GRX·AI 2026
GRANADA URBAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUMMIT 2026
The leading European forum on urban artificial intelligence
October 15-16, 2026 · GRANADA, ESPAÑA · 37.176ºN
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Summit Presentation
Summit Presentation
The Granada Urban AI Summit 2026 (GRX-AI 2026) is a high-level international forum dedicated to exploring the role of artificial intelligence in transforming cities. Driven by Granada's urban innovation ecosystem and linked to the iQuantum demonstration center, the Summit aims to position the city as a European leader in the responsible application of AI in urban environments.
For two days, mayors from European and international cities, public policymakers, technology company executives, researchers, and representatives from international organizations will meet to discuss, share experiences, and build alliances around the future of smart cities.
Granada Manifesto Signing
Granada Manifesto Signing
During GRX-AI 2026, mayors and urban leaders from around the world will sign the Global Manifesto for Urban Innovation, formalizing their commitment to a new way of understanding the city. A symbolic act, but above all, a real commitment.
You can download the manifesto that will be signed in Granada at the following link.
500+
attendees
30+
international cities
2
program days
1st Edition
national awards
20+
international mayors
100+
national cities
Why Granada?
Why Granada?
The city of Granada is proud to be recognized as the Spanish birthplace of artificial intelligence, thanks to the outstanding work of the University of Granada, a pioneering institution in this field internationally.
Granada is home to cutting-edge research centers and a constantly growing technological ecosystem that combines talent, creativity, and academic excellence. This innovative tradition positions us as a unique location for reflecting on and debating the future of smart cities.
Granada has been chosen to host the Andalusian Agency for Artificial Intelligence and boasts Spain's first urban artificial intelligence demonstration center. iQuantum.
THEMATIC AREAS
THEMATIC AREAS
The Summit will structure its content around six major thematic areas that represent the main urban challenges of the 21st century:
🗄️ Urban Data Governance
Data sovereignty, regulatory frameworks and ethics in public AI.
🚌 Smart Mobility
AI applied to transport, sustainable mobility and urban connectivity.
⚡ Energy Transition
Smart grids, energy efficiency and carbon-neutral cities.
🏙️ Data-Based Urban Planning
Digital twins, urban simulation, and informed decision-making.
🌱 Sustainability and Green Infrastructure
Resilient cities, urban biodiversity and circular economy.
🤲 Digital Inclusion and Citizenship
Digital divide, citizen participation and AI accessible to all.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
🎯 Position Granada as a European laboratory for urban innovation and responsible AI.
🤝 Foster cooperation between public administrations, the private sector, universities, and research centers.
🌍 Create a space for strategic dialogue between Europe, cities, and the technology industry.
🏆 Recognize leading projects and cities in smart urban transformation through the Granada City GRX-AI Urban Innovation Awards.
📡 Generate media impact and international visibility for Granada's innovation ecosystem.
💡 Promote smarter, more sustainable, and more inclusive city models for the 21st century.
Invited Speakers
Invited Speakers
Marifrán Carazo
Mayor of Granada, Spain
Roberta Metsola
President of the European Parliament *
Oh Se-hoon
Mayor of Seoul – Korea
President of WeGo
Fatiha El Moudni
Mayor of Rabat, Morocco *
Dominik Krause
Mayor of Munich, Germany *
Gema Igual
Mayor of Santander, Spain
Zohran Mamdani
Mayor of New York, USA *
Francisco de la Torre
Mayor of Malaga, Spain *
Mahadi Che Ngah
Former Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Vice President CITYNET
Pilar del Castillo
Member of the European Parliament
José L. Martínez
Mayor of Madrid, Spain *
José de la Uz
Mayor of Las Rozas, Spain; President of RECI
Mª José García
Mayor of Jerez, Spain; President of FEMP *
Roberto Gualtieri
Mayor of Rome, Italy *
Juan Manuel Moreno
President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain *
Francis Rodríguez
President of the Provincial Council of Granada, Spain
* pending confirmation
* pending confirmation
Venues for celebration
Venues for celebration
iQuantum Urban AI Demonstrator Center
iQuantum Urban AI Demonstrator Center
The conferences of October 15 and 16, 2026 are held at iQuantum, the urban Artificial Intelligence demonstrator center conceived as a hub for territorial collaboration. It is the first urban AI demonstrator center in Spain.
Carmen de los Mártires de Granada
Carmen de los Mártires de Granada
The gala dinner on October 15, 2026, will take place in this municipal palace located within the Alhambra complex, a 19th-century building. Comprising a small palace and extensive gardens, it boasts breathtaking views of the city of Granada in a setting of remarkable beauty.
¡We want you on board.!
¡We want you on board.!
Sponsors and Collaborators
Sponsors and Collaborators
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