Join the Smart Cities Council Delegation at the World Urban Forum 2026 – Baku, Azerbaijan
Dates: 17–22 May 2026
Hosted by: UN-Habitat | UNITAC Hamburg
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) — the world’s leading conference on sustainable cities will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17–22 May 2026, bringing together mayors, ministers, investors, and innovators to shape the next era of urban development.
Next year’s theme focuses on “Housing as the Foundation for Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities.” With nearly three billion people living in inadequate housing and over a billion in informal settlements, WUF13 will tackle one of humanity’s greatest challenges — ensuring that housing becomes a catalyst for opportunity, equity, and urban resilience.
“Following our strong engagement at the OECD Round Table in Paris, this is another opportunity for the Smart Cities Council to lead meaningful global dialogue this time focused on housing, equity, and resilience,” Corey Gray, Chair & President, Smart Cities Council
Smart Cities Council Global Delegation
Following the success of SCC’s representation at the OECD Round Table on AI in Cities (Paris 2025), we are now forming a Global Delegation to participate in WUF13.
The SCC delegation will include:
- Exclusive networking opportunities with UN agencies, city leaders, and investors
- Access to official sessions, workshops, and innovation pavilions
- SCC-hosted side meetings and collaboration roundtables
Why Join?
WUF13 provides an unparalleled global platform to:
·Position your organisation alongside international thought leaders
·Exchange best practices on smart and resilient city design
·Build relationships with governments, multilateral agencies, and innovation networks
·Shape SCC’s global advocacy for liveable, technology-enabled urban futures
Register Your Expression of Interest
Places within the SCC delegation will be limited to ensure high-value engagement and tailored connections.
Register your interest now here.
Event details: UNITAC WUF13 – Baku, Azerbaijan
If you require more information, please contact Karen Norden, Global Events Manager
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