A visitor walks past the China Opportunity Hub booth during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 5, 2026.

The Smart City Expo World Congress, held from Nov. 3 to 5 in Barcelona under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact," brought together companies, public officials and experts to explore ways to address urban challenges.

A visitor experiences a smart device during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 5, 2026.

(Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua) Visitors interact with a robot dog during the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Nov. 5, 2026.

The Smart City Expo World Congress, held from Nov. 3 to 5 in Barcelona under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact," brought together companies, public officials and experts to explore ways to address urban challenges.