Smart Country Convention 2024: The central meeting place for digital change in administration and the public sector
The Smart Country Convention (SCCON) is an indispensable platform for anyone who wants to actively shape digitalisation in the public sector. As the largest trade fair in Germany that focuses specifically on digital change in administration and public institutions, SCCON will once again attract thousands of visitors this year from October 15 to 17, 2024 in Berlin. With over 15,000 participants, 300 exhibitors and 600 speakers in 2023, the trade fair is once again expected to set new standards in bringing digital innovations and future-oriented technologies to cities and regions.
Networking, workshops and stage programme
High-profile representatives from politics, administration, science and the digital economy will come together over the three days of the event. Participants can look forward to practical workshops, innovative networking formats and an exciting stage programme that addresses the current topics and challenges of digitalisation.
The SCCON expo will feature both local and international exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services for the public sector. A special highlight of this year’s event is the new Live Podcast Area, which will highlight current trends in the areas of digitalisation, technology and innovation and provide space for in-depth discussions.
Political kick-off with Nancy Faeser and the Digital Committee of the Federal Parliament
Federal Minister Nancy Faeser will kick off SCCON 2024 with her opening keynote on October 15 at 10 a.m. Further political highlights will follow in the days that follow, such as a visit by the Digital Committee of the German federal parliament on 16 October and a tour by the digital ministers of the federal states, who will find out about the status of digitalisation in German municipalities and exchange ideas with experts.
aconium at the SCCON
Of course, we will also be there again with our experts in the Smart City & Region area – both on stage and at our stand 402 in hub27.
The focus of the aconium stand will include presentations and discussions on the scaling of smart city solutions in rural areas and in unsubsidized municipalities. On October 15, our expert Claire Piqueret Rose will give a keynote speech (“Consolidation and scaling of smart city solutions in rural areas: How can unsubsidized municipalities make the transition to a smart city?”) on how cities and municipalities can make the transition to a smart city even without funding.
Tim Brauckmüller, Managing Director of aconium GmbH, will take part in a panel (Impact measurement and evaluation: How effective are smart city measures?) on October 17, which will deal with the effectiveness of smart city measures.
Digital twins, digital images of real objects and infrastructures, play a key role in the design of resilient municipalities. At the Smart Country Convention 2024, Martin Guth and Dr Christoph Ulrich will demonstrate how digital twins can be used in smaller and rural municipalities to simulate, analyze and optimize complex urban systems. (“How can a digital twin strengthen the resilience of rural municipalities?” Workshop on October 16).
Public administration is undergoing a transformation that is being accelerated by digitalisation. On October 16, Dr. Carmen Leidereiter will shed light on the opportunities and challenges of new working models in administration. The focus will be on topics such as remote work, flexible working hours and digital collaboration, as well as the question of how administrative units can be made more efficient, agile and at the same time more citizen-oriented. (“New Work: The digitalisation strategy as the basis for new organizational structures – acceptance of new working models in public administration”)
Here are the most important facts in brief:
SCCON 2024 offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds from administration, politics and business, learn about new technologies and actively shape Germany’s digital future.
aconium participates in the programme and with an exhibition stand.
When and where?
Date: October 15 – 17, 2024
Time: 09:30 – 18:00
Location: Booth 402, hub27, Berlin Exhibition Grounds, Jafféstraße 2, Gate 25, 14055 Berlin
Visitors can register on the landing page of SCCON24 to find out about the latest developments and secure their free tickets for the trade fair in the online ticket store.