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
October 13 | Plaza Stage | hub27
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
October 13 | Plaza Stage | hub27
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.
SCCON Networking Night
October 13, from 6:00 PM | Plaza Stage | hub27
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.
SCCON Networking Night
October 13, from 6:00 PM | Plaza Stage | hub27
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.
Smart Country Startup Award
October 14 | Plaza Stage | hub27
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
October 14 | Plaza Stage | hub27
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.
SCCON Club Night
October 14, 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Metropol | External Venue
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 valid party ticket only (limited availability).
SCCON Club Night
October 14, 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Metropol | External Venue
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 valid party ticket only (limited availability).
Career Day
October 15 | Career Lounge | Hall 26
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
October 15 | Career Lounge | Hall 26
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
October 13–15 | Podcast Area | Hall 26
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.
Live Podcasts
October 13–15 | Podcast Area | Hall 26
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.
This page will be regularly updated with new information leading up to the event — check back often to stay in the loop.
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