Smart City Industry Awards - SCIA X
Anniversary edition · 10 years of excellence
4 martie 2026 · Romexpo, Pavilion B2
SCIA X · Recap
Photo gallery
The SCIA X Gala in numbers
guests at the SCIA X Gala
VIP-area guests
editions · 2016 - 2026
impressions in the promo campaign
Reach & promotion
outdoor (DOOH) impressions, 2 - 4M unique reach
online ad impressions, 0.15% CTR (above market average)
live on Prima News + Gândul shows
posts across 19 owned social channels
The scale of the event
SCIA X took place within Green Energy Expo & Romenvirotec, alongside 5 major events, at Romexpo.
conference audience
expo-area visitors
top participants
central & local administrations
registrant attendance rate
industries represented
hours of premium content
major events / conferences
The events across the 2 days
| Event | Data | Attendees |
|---|---|---|
| Mayors & Local Administration Congress | 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 |
Day agenda
Women Powering Smart Cities Conference - “She Builds the City”
DEFNET Conference @ SCIA X
Dual-Use Technologies & Defence-Ready Cities.
SCIA X Gala
Recognizing Excellence, Rewarding Innovation.
Closing Party X
Fine dining, premium cocktails, a live DJ and high-level networking.
Edition themes
AI & Data
Artificial Intelligence and data analysis have become the backbone of efficient administration. Projects that transform how cities collect, process and use data to make better, faster decisions.
Autonomous Mobility
Urban transport is being redefined by autonomous, electric and interconnected vehicles. How technology is reshaping mobility infrastructure and how Romania can be 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 invested in resilience, safety and continuity.
Green & Circular Cities
The circular economy and sustainable urban design are the foundation of smart cities. Initiatives that cut resource waste, transform urban spaces and promote a responsible lifestyle.
Green Energy & Storage
Renewable energy and storage solutions are the key to urban independence and sustainability. The projects that accelerated 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 attracting and rapidly implementing European funds and modernizing urban infrastructure.
Best Smart City Project
Municipiul Focșani
Smart public lighting system.
Smart Education & Communities
Municipiul Brașov
Digitalization of 64 educational units.
Municipiul Sibiu
Sibiu Municipal Digital Campus.
Smart Environment & Green Transition
Sectorul 2
Urban modernization and green space expansion.
Sectorul 6
Favorit+ urban regeneration program.
Smart Governance & Digital Transformation
Sectorul 1
Business-citizen digital platform.
Snagov
Green & Clean - Safe & Smart City platform.
Autoritatea Navală Română
Integrated ERP system.
Smart Mobility & Transport
Târgu Mureș, Tulcea, Tecuci
Traffic management systems.
Metrorex SA
Underground transport modernization.
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.