BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 16. Applications are
now being accepted for the world’s most influential urban-themed
exposition, which will take place in Azerbaijan, Trend reports via WUF13
organising committee.
The deadline for submitting applications to participate in the
Urban Expo, held as part of the Thirteenth Session of the World
Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026, is 31 March
2026.
Applications are accepted online and will be reviewed on a
“first come, first served” basis. Early submission is therefore
highly recommended. Kindly note that only one application per
category may be submitted.
Expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors from across
the globe, the exhibition will offer a unique, high-profile
international platform for showcasing leading approaches to
sustainable urban development.
Spanning an area of 35,000 square metres, the exhibition will
welcome participants from a wide range of stakeholders, including
national and local governments, regional bodies, UN agencies,
academic institutions, international financial institutions, civil
society organisations, foundations, and private companies.
Exhibition spaces will be available in a range of formats, from
smaller exhibition stands to large-scale national and city
pavilions. The Urban Expo will bring together global participants
around priority themes such as adequate housing, climate
resilience, digital innovation and inclusive urban development,
showcasing tangible and innovative solutions to the most pressing
challenges facing modern cities.
A number of new initiatives will also be introduced for the
first time as part of WUF13, including the Startup Pavilion and the
WUF Academy.
For registration and further information, applicants may visit
the Urban Expo
page or contact the team at
[email protected]
