Global city leaders and mayors to attend World Cities Summit 2026 in Singapore Oleh GovInsider The 10th edition of the biennial summit from June 14-16 will emphasise on implementable outcomes and stronger city-to-city collaboration across the world. The World Cities Summit (WCS) is happening from June 14 to 16, 2026, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Image: WCS What’s happening? The World Cities Summit (WCS) is a biennial event that is jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). Themed ‘Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now!,’ the event will be a six-track programme that convenes global public and private sector leaders who will address issues and opportunities related to urban development. This year marks the 10th edition of the event, and will focus on the role of cities in tackling pressing challenges such as climate change, housing and sustainable infrastructure. The six tracks are: - Cities for People: Focus on people-centred transformation - Resilient & Regenerative Cities: Focus on climate change and rapid urbanisation - Smart Cities: Focus on AI and emerging tech - Financing for Cities: Focus on green and climate financing - Future Cities: Focus on urban foresight and scenario planning - WRLDCTY Connections Stage: Focus on unconventional approaches for urban innovation Delegates can expect high-level leadership plenaries, panel discussions and roundtables, practitioner-led masterclasses, as well as site visits. The sessions have been co-curated with other Singapore government agencies and global partners, including the World Bank Group, C40 Cities, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and more. Why it matters? WCS is the Singapore government-led event that has been serving as a global platform for government leaders, industry experts and academia to come together further knowledge sharing and collaboration between cities. The discussions are centred around addressing urban liveability and