CITYNET PROGRAMMES 2023
CityNet Activities
CityNet Services (Virtual and Offline) | On a Rolling Basis |
Available upon request, CityNet provides services for C-2-C. Please visit https://citynet- ap.org/programs/citynet-services/ for details. |
Member/Partner Activities
UNESCAP Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development | 27-30 March Bangkok |
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual, inclusive intergovernmental forum to support follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional level, while serving as a regional preparatory meeting to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). The Forum provides a regional perspective on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by identifying regional trends and sharing best practices and lessons learned. The 10th APFSD will be organized from 27-30 March 2023 under the theme “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels in Asia and the Pacific” in Bangkok, at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC). | |
Smart City Summit & Expo | 28 March – 1 April Taipei/Kaohsiung |
Being Asia’s largest hybrid smart city tradeshow featuring IoT solutions, Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) has been offering marketing opportunities for the applications from home and abroad for the past nine years. SCSE is not only a B2B platform for businesses but one of largest G2G and G2B network, it continues to serve online and offline with co-located events for industries such as smart healthcare, transportation, building sustainability, and startup communities. Featuring “Digital Transformation & Green Transition”, 2023 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) will take place both in Taipei & Kaohsiung from March 28th to April 1st, 2023. | ![]() |
World Cities Summit, Mayor’s Forum | 24-26 September Seoul |
The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), key highlights of the Summit include the WCS Mayors Forum, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize and the WCS Young Leaders Symposium. | ![]() |
Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF‐8) | 23-25 October Suwon |
APUF‐8 will openly welcome governments, organizations, private sector, academic institutions, civil society and other stakeholders to engage in dialogues over the course of the Forum. The Forum will include a High-level ministerial session, thematic plenary and parallel sessions, side events and exhibitions to present, train, discuss and showcase on‐going work, and establish new partnerships and collaborations. Back‐to‐back associated events held before and after the Forum will inform and supplement the deliberations of the Forum. Technical site visits and best practice locations will be organized by the host city/government. | ![]() |
Smart City Expo World Congress | 7-9 November Barcelona |
Held in Barcelona since 2011, Smart City Expo World Congress is the international leading event for cities. Their mission is to empower cities and collectivize urban innovation across the globe. Through promoting social innovation and identifying collaboration opportunities, the event is dedicated to creating a better future for cities and their citizens. | ![]() |