Last month, the Smart Cities New York conference at Pier 36 welcomed 1,300 people for two days of panel discussions, keynote speeches and seminars on a host of issues facing cities as they look to get smarter.

From broadband internet and blockchain to affordable housing and closing the educational achievement gap, speakers covered a wide gamut of areas where city leaders are looking to innovate and improve their citizens’ lives.

With speakers including New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Iceland President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, there was plenty of star power on hand to share best practices with city leaders, private companies and other stakeholders.

From London and New York to Los Angeles, and filled with engaging panel discussions, meet-ups, selfies and brand activations, Beautycon Festivals have seen more than 60,000 fans attend worldwide and our day-of event #hashtags often trending globally on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram. Your favorite brands and creators like NYX, L’OREAL, Maybelline, Nike, Bethany Mota, SunKiss Alba and Zendaya have all been part of our Festivals; which are expanding to the Middle East, and throughout the U.S. and Europe over the next year.