Smart Cities Connect  Conference & Expo

MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC

  REGISTRATION  


Registration Fees & Schedule

Advanced: Ends January 23, 2026
After January 23, 2026

Standard/Industry

This registration allows access to all Smart Cities Connect, TechConnect, SBIR/STTR and Expo program sessions.

$1195 $1395

Academic, Government, Non-profit, Start-up

For fee purposes, Start-up is defined as a company under 3-years old and pre-revenue. Status will be reviewed. Contractors do not qualify for Government registration and must register at the Standard rate. A valid employee email is required at time of registration and an academic or government ID is required at time of onsite check-in. Academic registration is for full-time faculty, staff and research staff at an academic institution. A valid employee email is required at time of registration. This registration allows access to all Smart Cities Connect, TechConnect, SBIR/STTR and Expo program sessions.

$995 $1095

Student- Student ID Required

Must be full-time student and show proof of student status. Postdocs are eligible for this fee.This registration allows access to all Smart Cities Connect, TechConnect, SBIR/STTR and Expo program sessions.

$425 $450

City Government Employees - Approval Required

Must be full-time employees of U.S. or international cities, towns, or municipalities. Contractors and consultants do not qualify. Must participate in 1-1 meetings, networking, and speed dating events. All requests will be placed in PENDING status and TechConnect has final approval on granting this access. This registration allows access to all Smart Cities Connect, TechConnect, SBIR/STTR and Expo program sessions.

Free Free

State & County Government Leaders - Approval Required

Defined as Senior leaders (e.g., department heads, agency directors, CIOs) at state or county level. Contractors and junior-level staff do not qualify. Must be in an executive decision-making role. Must participate in 1-1 meetings, networking, and speed dating events. All requests will be placed in PENDING status and TechConnect has final approval on granting this access. This registration allows access to all Smart Cities Connect, TechConnect, SBIR/STTR and Expo program sessions.

Free  Free

Expo Floor Only

Does not include access to networking system or program sessions. This fee is not applicable to speakers or panelists.

$185 $200

Cancellation Fee

Cancellations made by February 8, 2026 will be refunded less a $150.00 processing fee. Cancellations after February 8, 2026, are non-refundable.

$150 $150

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Notes

  • Attendees may transfer registration to another person at no charge prior to February 27, 2026. After February 27, 2026, no changes may be made.
  • Anyone attending the technical sessions, Expo floor or receptions must hold a conference registration badge. No one under age 18 is allowed in the session rooms or the Expo floor without the prior written permission of show management. Any persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult wearing a badge and will not be permitted on the Expo show floor during the hours of installation or dismantle regardless of relation, affiliation, or circumstances.

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