World Cities Summit 2026

The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a global platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions, and forge new partnerships. This three-day event comprises of a main conference and various key events where delegates can engage one another over the theme “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now!” across five thematic tracks: Cities for People, Resilient & Regenerative Cities, Smart Cities, Financing for Cities, and Future Cities. Each track comprises plenaries and in-depth discussion sessions, special convenings and roundtables, organised with strategic partners to ensure a rich and diverse discussion.