Smart City Industry Awards - SCIA X
Anniversary edition · 10 years of excellence
4 March 2026 · Romexpo, Pavilion B2
SCIA X · Recap
Photo gallery
The SCIA X Gala in numbers
guests at the SCIA X Gala
guests in the VIP area
editions · 2016 to 2026
impressions in the promotional campaign
Reach & promotion
outdoor impressions (DOOH), with a unique reach of 2 to 4 million people
online impressions, 0.15% CTR (above the market average)
broadcast on Prima News, plus Gândul programmes
posts across 19 of our own social media channels
The scale of the event
SCIA X took place as part of Green Energy Expo & Romenvirotec at Romexpo, alongside 5 major events.
conference audience
visitors to the exhibition area
senior-level participants
central and local government bodies
attendance rate among those registered
industries represented
hours of premium content
major events and conferences
Events across the 2 days
| Event | Date | Attendees |
|---|---|---|
| Congress of Mayors and Local Government | 3.03 | 548 |
| Green Energy Summit | 3.03 | 180 |
| Women Powering Smart Cities: She Builds the City | 4.03 | 150 |
| DEFNET: Dual-Use Technologies & Defence-Ready Cities | 4.03 | - |
| Smart City Industry Awards Gala: SCIA X | 4.03 | 673 |
Programme for the day
Women Powering Smart Cities Conference: “She Builds the City”
DEFNET Conference @ SCIA X
Dual-Use Technologies & Defence-Ready Cities.
SCIA X Gala
Recognising Excellence, Rewarding Innovation.
Closing Party X
Fine dining, premium cocktails, a live DJ and high-level networking.
Themes of the edition
AI & Data
Artificial intelligence and data analytics have become the backbone of efficient public administration. Projects that change how cities collect, process and use data to make better, faster decisions.
Autonomous Mobility
Urban transport is being redefined by autonomous, electric and connected vehicles. How technology is changing mobility infrastructure, and how Romania can become part of this global revolution.
Resilient Infrastructure
The cities of the future must be ready for crises, disasters and climate change. The projects and leaders who have invested in resilience, safety and continuity.
Green & Circular Cities
The circular economy and sustainable urban design are the foundation of smart cities. The initiatives that cut waste, transform urban spaces and encourage a responsible way of life.
Green Energy & Storage
Renewable energy and storage are the key to urban independence and sustainability. The projects that have sped up the energy transition, and the trends for the next 10 years.
SCIA X 2026 winners
Public administration
Mayor of the Year 2026
Lia Olguța Vasilescu - Craiova
For securing and swiftly deploying EU funds and modernising urban infrastructure.
Best Smart City Project
Municipiul Focșani
Smart street lighting system.
Smart Education & Communities
Municipiul Brașov
Digitalisation of 64 schools and colleges.
Municipiul Sibiu
Sibiu Municipal Digital Campus.
Smart Environment & Green Transition
Sectorul 2
Urban modernisation and more green spaces.
Sectorul 6
The Favorit+ urban regeneration programme.
Smart Governance & Digital Transformation
Sectorul 1
A digital platform linking businesses and citizens.
Snagov
The Green & Clean, Safe & Smart City platform.
Autoritatea Navală Română
Integrated ERP system.
Smart Mobility & Transport
Târgu Mureș, Tulcea, Tecuci
Traffic management systems.
Metrorex SA
Modernisation of the metro network.
Industry
Best Smart City Company 2026
URBIO
Energy efficiency solutions.
Smart Governance & Digital Transformation
Integrisoft Solutions
Dahua Technology
Geodata Services
Smart Mobility
Swarco Traffic Romania
Telelink Business Services
Scope Systems
Avitech Romania
Smart Living & Health
Phoenix Media
Kärcher Romania
Smart Education & Communities
Lenovo Romania
Other categories
Urban Scope Romania
Urban regeneration.
BAT Romania
Sustainability and ESG integration.