Get your calendars out, smart city leaders: Organizations are announcing their 2025 conferences geared toward local government officials. Upcoming events focus on pressing issues currently facing city leaders, including smart city technology, federal policy priorities, climate action, transportation trends and housing. These conferences give leaders a chance to connect with not only each other but also technologists, federal officials, finance professionals and other industry leaders. We will update this list with new events in the coming months.
To submit an event for the 2025 list, email us at [email protected]. Still interested in attending smart cities events in late 2024? Check out our list of 2024 conferences here.
Top smart city conferences in 2025
U.S. Conference of Mayors 93rd Winter Meeting
Jan. 17-19
Washington, D.C.
Each year this meeting brings mayors to Washington to engage with the White House, the current administration and Congress on city leaders’ top priorities.
Housing Opportunity Conference
Feb. 25-26
Atlanta
Put on by the Urban Land Institute, this event allows public officials and urban planners to network with other housing industry professionals and researchers to address issues including housing individuals who are experiencing homelessness, and increasing affordable housing and home ownership.
Smart Cities Connect Spring Conference & Expo
April 14-16
San Antonio
This event brings together policymakers, urban planners, technologists, researchers and others to discuss how smart cities can accomplish sustained, meaningful change. The conference offers five tracks: digital transformation, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity; urban operations, including waste management, sustainability and emergency response; mobility; infrastructure, including energy management and resilience; and community engagement. City leaders who work directly for a municipality can attend at no cost.
National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
March 10-12
Washington, D.C.
This conference provides opportunities for local leaders to connect with federal officials, policy experts and advocates for cities, towns and villages; learn about funding opportunities and help shape, learn about and advance the NLC’s federal policy priorities.
Smart City Expo USA
April 2-3
New York City
This two-day conference and expo focuses on building smart, equitable and sustainable cities. It includes expert-led sessions and networking opportunities for government officials and industry leaders. 2024 speakers included state and city officials, smart cities technology providers and nonprofit executives. It is the U.S. edition of Smart City Expo World Congress.
CoMotion Miami
Dates TBD
Miami
Every year, this event brings together mayors, policymakers, public transit agencies, technology founders and venture capital investors to learn from those who are shaping the future of mobility.
U.S. Conference of Mayors 93rd Annual Meeting
June 19-22
Tampa, Florida
The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ second major meeting of the year is held to adopt policy resolutions that guide the group’s advocacy work.
Cities Climate Action Summit
June 24-25
London and online
Held during London’s Climate Action Week, this event gathers city leaders, policymakers, green finance experts and technology leaders to discuss ways to build smart, resilient cities that address climate change.
Governors Highway Safety Association 2025 Annual Meeting
Aug. 23-27
Pittsburgh
The GHSA’s annual meeting brings together roadway safety, business, government, technology, law enforcement and nonprofit leaders to collaborate and share best practices to enhance traffic safety.
American Public Transportation Association TRANSform Conference
Sept. 14-17
Boston
APTA’s annual conference brings public transportation professionals together for workshops, technical tours and networking. Education sessions address technology, equity, community-building, funding, safety, workforce development, project management and more.
