NEW | February 3, 2027 | Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs
ESCE
On 3 February 2027, ESCE will bring together the European Smart City sector at Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs. This climate-neutral event focuses on the development of smart, resilient cities in which living, working, mobility, climate adaptation, social and cultural attractiveness and healthy ageing come together.
An integrated approach is at the core: the interdependencies between sectors require collaboration, knowledge sharing and digitalisation. In a time of shortages in manpower and resources, ESCE provides a platform where innovation and cooperation are connected to accelerate sustainable urban development.
ESCE: Uniting knowledge. Building livable and resilient cities
ESCE is an international trade event with a wide range of keynote sessions and workshops where experts share knowledge about the latest developments in climate-neutral and smart cities. The target audience includes international policymakers, clients, developers, designers, builders and anyone interested in climate-neutral and smart cities. The event offers a broad and high-quality range of solutions, showcases innovations and experiments, bridges the gap between knowledge and practice and considers the social context.
For Jaarbeurs, this is the reason to introduce this new event, in addition to its trade fairs BouwBeurs, VSK+E, DigiBouw and Future Facade, in collaboration with the ecosystem EarthValley, DMI Ecosysteem and Urban Innovators Global.
Themes
Adaptive cities
Adaptive cities are designed to respond to changing societal, environmental and economic challenges. They rely on collaboration, integrated supply chains and flexible infrastructure to scale innovation and improve resilience. By connecting stakeholders and systems, adaptive cities can adapt more quickly to future demands and support long-term urban development.
Sustainable cities
Sustainable cities balance environmental responsibility, economic growth and social wellbeing. They focus on energy neutrality, climate adaptation, resource efficiency and healthy living environments. Through renewable energy, circular materials and green infrastructure, sustainable cities reduce environmental impact while creating resilient, attractive and future-proof places to live and work.
Smart cities
Smart cities use digital technologies, connected infrastructure and real-time data to improve safety, efficiency and quality of life. Smart systems optimise energy use, mobility, public services and building performance while reducing costs and saving time. As cities become increasingly data-driven, privacy, cybersecurity and transparency remain essential. The goal is to create more convenient, resilient and liveable urban environments.
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