KPMG International is proud to once again be a global sponsor at this years Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona this November, which will take place from Tuesday, November 4 to Thursday November 6 at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via. Held in Barcelona since 2011, Smart City Expo World Congress gathers leaders from some of the most innovative companies, governments and organizations to move cities towards a better future.

      At KPMG, we believe cities must evolve to unlock greater value – socially, economically, and environmentally. We champion holistic, place-based approaches that go beyond fragmented solutions, aiming to shape cities that are livable, sustainable, and future-ready. By integrating urban assets, systems, and communities, we focus on reducing inefficiencies, fostering inclusivity, and driving measurable improvements in livability, wellbeing, resilience, and fiscal value.

      This November, join us at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona. Together, we will explore innovative frameworks that help governments and investors deliver cities that work for all citizens. Let’s create tomorrow’s cities— livable, sustainable, smarter, connected, and thriving.

      Connect with KPMG professionals at Smart City Expo 2025 in Barcelona 

      KPMG activities at Smart City Expo

      Session details are currently tentative and may change

      Tuesday, November 4

      GovTech Strategies to Turn Bureaucracy into Efficiency

      Thematic Roundtable
      GovTech

      Time: 11:05 — 11:50

      Speaker: Dean Grandy

       

      One City, Equal Opportunities: Making Urban Inclusion a Reality

      Thematic Roundtable
      Collaborative Missions

      Time: 16:00 — 16:45

      Speaker: Candido Perez

       

      Smarter local government through citizen-led services

      Theatre Session at Microsoft Booth

      Time: 16:30 — 16:50

      Speaker: Tim Kidd

       

      Wednesday, November 5

      Visualising the cities of the future: Telling better stories with digital twins, simulation and AI

      Keynote/Dialogue
      Digital Building Innovation

      Time: 11:05 — 11:25

      Speaker: David Smallbone with Augment City

      Inclusive and Equitable Cities: What We Need and What We Lack?

      High Level Roundtable

      Time: 12:25 — 13:15

      Speaker: Lisa Kelvey

      Our people

      Lisa Kelvey

      Global Head of Infrastructure

      KPMG International

      Sarah Varghese

      Head of Cities Advisory

      KPMG in Saudi Arabia

      Dean Grandy

      Global Head of Government

      KPMG International