Tomorrow City USA 2027
Event Date
April 13–14, 2027
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryTomorrow.City USA (#TMRWUSA) is the American flagship event from Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), organized by Fira Barcelona — the world's largest gathering on urban innovation. The 2027 edition takes place April 13-14, 2027 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event convenes public, private, and philanthropic leaders focused on making U.S. cities safe, sustainable, and future-ready.
The program spans government, finance, transportation, infrastructure, digital transformation, public safety and security, AI, data centers, healthcare, and clean energy. It brings together city officials, urban planners, investors, technology companies, and startups to explore how to responsibly deploy and govern emerging technologies to solve today's urban challenges.
Attendees can expect high-level networking, expert-led sessions on the latest tech and policy trends, keynotes from leading CEOs and public officials, and an exhibition of cutting-edge solutions for building smart, sustainable, and globally competitive cities. It is a strong fit for anyone shaping the next generation of American cities.
Show Highlights
- Expert-led sessions on the latest tech and policy trends for building 21st-century cities.
- Keynote speakers from top companies and government, including confirmed 2026 speakers such as U.S. HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, Related Ross Chairman and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, DigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi, and Sacramento Kings Chairman Vivek Ranadivé.
- Networking opportunities connecting industry leaders with government officials.
- Cutting-edge technology exhibition showcasing smart-city solutions.
- A dedicated Startups program and a Sport Beach activation.
- Focus areas include AI, data centers, digital connectivity, frontier research (space, quantum, semiconductor, biotech, cybersecurity), climate resilience, housing, and workforce development.
Attendance
The organizers describe the event as convening approximately 2,000 public, private, and philanthropic leaders committed to modernizing U.S. cities. The audience includes city officials, urban planners, investors, and private-sector decision-makers.
Registration
Tickets are sold through the official website's Attend page. To be notified of ticket sales and early-bird pricing, prospective attendees can sign up via the attendee form on the site.
- Visit tomorrowcity.us/attend.
- Complete the attendee/registration form to receive updates and pricing.
- Purchase your pass once registration opens.
Event hours are listed as 8am–4pm on both April 13 and 14, 2027. Companies interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or partnering can apply through the Sponsor or Exhibit and Event Partner pages.
History
Tomorrow.City USA is the rebranded U.S. flagship of Smart City Expo World Congress, which has been led from Barcelona since 2011 and expanded internationally beginning in 2013. The U.S. edition previously ran as Smart City Expo USA, with past editions in Atlanta (2019), Miami (2022), and New York City (2024 and April 2025 at the Javits Center). The event was held in West Palm Beach in 2026 and returns there under the Tomorrow.City USA brand on April 13-14, 2027. It is part of a global network of Smart City Expo events spanning cities including Barcelona, Kuala Lumpur, Merida, Cartagena de Indias, Curitiba, and Santiago del Estero.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Tomorrow.City USA 2027 taking place?
Tomorrow.City USA takes place April 13-14, 2027, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Event hours are listed as 8am to 4pm each day.
Who should attend Tomorrow.City USA?
The event is designed for city officials, urban planners, investors, technology companies, startups, and public, private, and philanthropic leaders focused on making U.S. cities safe, sustainable, and future-ready. Topics span AI, data centers, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, and clean energy.
How do I register or buy tickets?
Tickets are available through the Attend page at tomorrowcity.us. You can complete the attendee form on the site to receive ticket sales and early-bird pricing updates.
Who organizes Tomorrow.City USA?
It is organized by Fira Barcelona and is the American flagship brand of Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the world's largest event on urban innovation. It was previously known as Smart City Expo USA.
How do I get to the venue and where can I park?
The Palm Beach County Convention Center is about 3 miles from Palm Beach International Airport and accessible by car, Brightline, and Tri-Rail, with both stations less than a mile away. On-site self-parking is available in the garage at $2.00 per hour, capped at $30.00 per 24 hours, with valet and overflow parking at The Square nearby.
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