IEEE International Smart Cities Conference — 2026
October 27-30, 2026
Abel Salazar Building, University of PortoPorto, Portugal
Smart Cities IoT Urban Computing Sustainability Networking
Important Dates
| Submission deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | July 10, 2026 |
The IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2) is the primary IEEE forum for smart city research, bringing together academic researchers and industry practitioners working on urban computing, connected infrastructure, mobility systems, energy management, and data-driven city governance. The programme spans IoT deployment at city scale, urban sensing and data analytics, smart mobility and transportation, and policy and governance dimensions of smart city initiatives. ISC2 rotates between host cities globally.
Venue
Abel Salazar Building, University of Porto
Largo Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-003 Porto, Portugal
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Our picks for IEEE International Smart Cities Conference attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Hotel Infante de Sagres
Praca Dona Filipa de Lencastre 62, 4050-259 Porto, Portugal
A historic five-star hotel near the Clérigos Tower, within easy walking distance of the Abel Salazar Building. Elegant rooms with period detailing,...
ibis Porto Centro Aliados
Rua Fernandes Tomas 21, 4000-209 Porto, Portugal
Budget three-star ibis in the Aliados district, walking distance from the Abel Salazar venue. Clean, reliable, and the most affordable option in...
InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas
Praca da Liberdade 25, 4000-322 Porto, Portugal
Five-star hotel in a restored 18th-century palace on Praca da Liberdade, a 5-minute walk from the Abel Salazar venue. One of Porto’s...
Mercure Porto Centro Aliados
Rua Arquitecto Nicolau Nasoni 12, 4000-265 Porto, Portugal
Four-star Mercure on the Aliados avenue, a reliable mid-range option a short walk from the Abel Salazar venue and Sao Bento station....
NH Collection Porto Batalha
Praca da Batalha 6, 4000-101 Porto, Portugal
Four-star NH Collection hotel on Praca da Batalha, a 10-minute walk from the Abel Salazar Building in the historic centre. A renovated...
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
Rua Tenente Valadim 146, 4100-476 Porto, Portugal
Five-star Sheraton with a full spa and pool in the Boavista district, about 20 minutes on foot or a short Metro ride...