SCCON Specials
Plenty of Room to Connect & Share Ideas
Networking and personalization aren’t just about public administration – they also impact sectors like energy, mobility and the environment, education, work and health, as well as data protection, security, and infrastructure.
Experience digitalization up close and get a glimpse of the future: explore trends and innovations in your field and get inspired by hands-on examples. Our event formats provide the ideal setting for exchange, fresh ideas, and lasting connections.
The next Smart Country Convention returns to Berlin from October 13–15, 2026. We’re currently updating this page – more information about the #SCCON26 program will be available at a later date.
Recap: The #SCCON25 Specials
Bitkom Smart City Index Awards
The Bitkom Smart City Index compares the digitalization progress of major German cities and highlights the most innovative projects. With the Smart City Index Award, we honor groundbreaking developments that make cities smarter and more livable. Meet visionary leaders, exchange ideas, and celebrate the progress of digital transformation together.
Bitkom Smart City Index Awards
The Bitkom Smart City Index compares the digitalization progress of major German cities and highlights the most innovative projects. With the Smart City Index Award, we honor groundbreaking developments that make cities smarter and more livable. Meet visionary leaders, exchange ideas, and celebrate the progress of digital transformation together.
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DefTech Day
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting “turning point” demand new technological solutions. At DefTech Day, experts from industry, government, and the military come together to discuss innovations like Software Defined Defense, Unmanned Systems, and AI – with a focus on defense, startup funding, and public procurement. Join us and get inspired.
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DefTech Day
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting “turning point” demand new technological solutions. At DefTech Day, experts from business, politics, and the military will discuss innovations like Software Defined Defense, Unmanned Systems, and AI – with a focus on defense, startup funding, and public procurement. Join us and get inspired.
Smart Country Startup Award
As the innovation award of the Smart Country Convention, the Smart Country Startup Award honors young companies with outstanding solutions in the Smart City and GovTech categories. Celebrate and support emerging startups shaping the cities of tomorrow and driving the digital transformation of government.
Smart Country Startup Award
As the innovation award of the Smart Country Convention, the Smart Country Startup Award honors young companies with outstanding solutions in the Smart City and GovTech categories. Celebrate and support emerging startups shaping the cities of tomorrow and driving the digital transformation of government.
Career Day
The Career Day focuses on connecting talented professionals with innovative employers. Whether in the public sector or digital economy, transformation thrives on people with ideas, expertise, and passion. Young professionals and high potentials will meet companies shaping the future of the digital public sector – the perfect platform for networking, inspiration, and meaningful careers.
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Career Day
The Career Day focuses on connecting talented professionals with innovative employers. Whether in the public sector or digital economy, transformation thrives on people with ideas, expertise, and passion. Young professionals and high potentials will meet companies shaping the future of the digital public sector – the perfect platform for networking, inspiration, and meaningful careers.
Live Podcasts
Get a behind-the-scenes look as podcasts like UNBÜROKRATISCH, the BehördenSpiegel Podcast, and the eGovernment Podcast are recorded live during the event. Hosts and guest speakers will take their seats in our glass podcast studio. Using Bluetooth headphones, you can listen in live—before the episodes are released on popular streaming platforms.
Live Podcasts
Get a behind-the-scenes look as podcasts like UNBÜROKRATISCH, the BehördenSpiegel Podcast, and the eGovernment Podcast are recorded live during the event. Hosts and guest speakers will take their seats in our glass podcast studio. Using Bluetooth headphones, you can listen in live—before the episodes are released on popular streaming platforms. Details on the podcast schedule will be available here soon.
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