As we approach the IV Smart Cities, Happy Citizens World Summit 2025, the event agenda reveals the depth, diversity, and relevance of the discussions that will shape this international gathering on the future of cities.
From November 26 to 29, in Salvador, Brazil, and in a hybrid format (in-person and online), the Summit will bring together national and international experts, researchers, leaders, professionals, and engaged citizens committed to building smart, human-centered, healthy, and happy cities.
Under the theme “Cities of the Future: Overcoming Challenges,” the program has been carefully designed to integrate technical knowledge, systemic vision, practical experiences, and inspiration.
An agenda designed for reflection, action, and connection
The SCHCWS 2025 program combines multiple formats and dynamics to foster meaningful exchanges and applied learning:
- Keynote sessions with renowned speakers, offering strategic perspectives on smart cities, well-being, conscious technology, mental health, energy, and happiness at work
- Roundtable discussions that encourage dialogue across disciplines and viewpoints
- Thematic Hubs, structured around the pillars of the Abayomi Methodology, providing deeper exploration of essential topics for contemporary urban development
- Scientific paper presentations and innovative projects, bridging research, practice, and social impact
- Curated networking moments, including exclusive experiences for VIP and VIP/Premium participants
Each day of the event has been thoughtfully designed to balance content, human interaction, and time for reflection, supporting authentic connections and long-lasting learning.
Featured speakers and key themes
Among the highlights of the program are talks and dialogues addressing topics that are central to the present and future of cities, such as:
- Smart and Happy Cities: the Abayomi vision for human-centered urban development
- Conscious technology and cybersecurity, with a focus on citizen protection and digital trust
- Mental health, neuroscience, and well-being, expanding the understanding of how environments impact integral health
- Renewable energy and green hydrogen, as pathways for urban energy transition
- Happiness in the workplace, sustainable productivity, and healthier human relationships
These topics are closely connected to the Summit’s Thematic Hubs, which also address:
- Innovative and collaborative governance
- Conscious citizenship and active participation
- Architecture, urbanism, and living spaces
- Human relations and constructive coexistence
- Health, well-being, and urban happiness
- Purpose-driven technology
An invitation to participate
The IV Smart Cities, Happy Citizens World Summit is more than a conference—it is a space for collective creation, where knowledge, purpose, and action come together.
If you are working in—or aspiring to contribute to—the transformation of cities, this is the time to connect with people, ideas, and initiatives that are shaping new pathways for urban futures.
👉 The full agenda is now available, and registration is open.
Secure your place and become part of this global movement for smarter, more human, and happier cities.
🔗 Explore the agenda and register:
https://www.smartcitieshappycitizens.com/agenda-portugujs
