27.04.2026
Location Innovation Hub is organising a discovery trip for Finnish businesses to connect with German partners, explore new markets, and experience Europe's top public sector digitalisation event.
Join us for a discovery trip to Berlin – Smart Country Convention 2026
Dates: 13 – 15 October 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Registration: https://link.webropol.com/ep/sccon2026
Join us in Berlin for the Smart Country Convention 2026!
Location Innovation Hub is organising a discovery trip for Finnish businesses to connect with German partners, explore new markets, and experience Europe’s top public sector digitalisation event.
What is SCCON?
Smart Country Convention (SCCON) is Germany’s leading event on public sector digitalisation and brings together public authorities and companies working on digital government, smart cities, AI, mobility, and data-driven services.
The event offers Finnish SMEs a practical way to understand how the German public sector works, explore real market demand and connect with potential partners.
Why join us?
Last year, the event attracted more than 23,000 attendees, over 500 partners, and more than 800 speakers. We aim to streamline the experience by identifying relevant exhibitors and organising targeted meetings with German organisations who are willing to present their solutions and ongoing activities.
By joining, you will:
- meet selected stakeholders from the German public sector and innovation ecosystem
- explore real use cases and market needs
- build connections with potential partners and clients
We are also exploring the possibility of a speaking session where members of the delegation could present their solutions and contribute to the discussion.
Practical Information
Participation in SCCON is free of charge. However, participants cover their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
Further details on the programme and meetings will be shared with registered participants. Please be aware that the trip will only be organised if there is sufficient interest.
Registration & contact
Are you interested in joining us? If so, please register here: https://link.webropol.com/ep/sccon2026
We will confirm by the end of August whether the trip will go ahead, depending on the number of participants.
If you have any questions, please contact Nanji Yahaya from the Location Innovation Hub: nanji.yahaya(a)nls.fi
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