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. Get involved, help shape the future – and become part of the digital transformation!
First Highlights at a Glance:
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.
October 13 | Plaza Stage | hub27 | Learn more
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.
October 13 | Plaza Stage | hub27 | Learn more
SCCON Networking Night
Wrap up the first day of the event at the SCCON Networking Night on the Plaza Stage. Take the chance to connect with key players from politics, business, and government in a relaxed setting. Learn from each other, forge new connections, and collaborate on shaping the future of the public sector.
October 13, from 6:00 PM | Plaza Stage | hub27
SCCON Networking Night
Wrap up the first day of the event at the SCCON Networking Night on the Plaza Stage. Take the chance to connect with key players from politics, business, and government in a relaxed setting. Learn from each other, forge new connections, and collaborate on shaping the future of the public sector.
October 13, from 6:00 PM | Plaza Stage | hub27
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.
October 14 | Plaza Stage | hub27 | Learn more
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.
October 14 | Plaza Stage | hub27 | Learn more
SCCON Club Night
Join us for the SCCON Club Night at Metropol—premiering in this new format. Get ready for a high-energy evening with DJs, live music, and drinks in true Berlin club style. Connect, celebrate, dance—until the night really takes off.
Access is by event wristband only (limited availability). More information coming soon.
October 14, 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Metropol | External Venue
SCCON Club Night
Join us for the SCCON Club Night at Metropol—premiering in this new format. Get ready for a high-energy evening with DJs, live music, and drinks in true Berlin club style. Connect, celebrate, dance—until the night really takes off.
Access is by event wristband only (limited availability). More information coming soon.
October 14, 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Metropol | External Venue
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.
October 15 | Career Lounge | Hall 26c | Explore Career Day
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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.
October 15 | Career Lounge | Hall 26c | Explore Career Day
Live Podcasts
Get a behind-the-scenes look as leading industry podcasts are recorded live during the event. Hosts and guest speakers take their seats in our glass podcast studio, where you can listen in via Bluetooth headphones—before the episodes are released on popular streaming platforms.
The full schedule will be announced soon.
October 13–15 | Podcast Area | Hall 26b
Live Podcasts
Get a behind-the-scenes look as leading industry podcasts are recorded live during the event. Hosts and guest speakers take their seats in our glass podcast studio, where you can listen in via Bluetooth headphones—before the episodes are released on popular streaming platforms.
The full schedule will be announced soon.
October 13–15 | Podcast Area | Hall 26b
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