After six years of successful Smart City Expo World Congresses in Barcelona, the island of Majorca will host one that focuses exclusively on islands. It will focus on technology and innovation, and address unique challenges islands face.
On April 20 and 21, the first edition of the Smart Island World Congress will launch in Calvià, Majorca, with delegates from 150 islands around the world including Bahrain, Bali, Corsica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad & Tobago.
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