BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 17. Reception of
applications has been launched for the Urban Expo exhibition, which
will take place as part of the 13th Session of the World Urban
Forum (WUF13) in Baku on May 17-22, 2026, Trend reports.
Anticipated to draw tens of thousands of visitors from around
the globe, the Urban Expo will provide a distinguished
international platform for showcasing cutting-edge approaches to
sustainable urban development.
Occupying a space of 35,000 square meters, the exhibition will
feature a broad array of participants, including national and local
governments, regional organizations, UN agencies, academic
institutions, international financial institutions, civil society
organizations, foundations, and private sector entities.
Exhibition spaces will be available in various formats, ranging
from compact stands to expansive national and city pavilions. The
Urban Expo will serve as a meeting point for global stakeholders,
addressing key themes such as adequate housing, climate resilience,
digital innovation, and inclusive urban development, while
highlighting concrete and innovative solutions to the most urgent
challenges facing modern cities.
Several pioneering initiatives will debut as part of WUF13,
including the Startup Pavilion and the WUF Academy.
Applications to participate in the Urban Expo will be accepted
online until March 31, 2026, with one application allowed per
category.
For registration and further information, applicants may visit
the Urban Expo
page or contact the team at [email protected]
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