BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 25. In the run-up to
the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), set to
take place in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026, the WUF13 Roadshow will
be rolled out across a number of cities in Azerbaijan to raise
public awareness of this major international event, Trend reports.
The Roadshow will start in Baku on 28 April, before moving on to
Sumgayit on 29 April, Guba on 30 April, Lankaran on 2 May, Gabala
on 4 May, Sheki on 5 May, Mingachevir on 6 May, and Ganja on 8 May,
culminating in Khankendi on 10 May.
The programme will be delivered in two parts. During the first
half of the day, information sessions on WUF13 will be hosted at
universities in each city. The second half will feature open-air
public events aimed at engaging broader audiences.
The evening programme will comprise a range of interactive
activities, educational games, presentations and public
discussions, designed to highlight key themes including sustainable
urban development, inclusive urban environments, innovative urban
solutions and the cities of the future. Participants will also be
offered detailed insight into the core themes and guiding
principles underpinning WUF13.
It should be noted that participation in the upcoming events is
free.
