Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai

2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum

Collaborate. Inspire. Transform.

At Expo City Dubai, we are shaping the future of cities. Join us for the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2025APCS) and Mayors’ Forum — one of the most diverse convenings of mayors, city leaders, business executives and young professionals worldwide. 

Open to all regions and continents, and an initiative of Brisbane City Council, 2025APCS will deliver long-term value for cities and businesses seeking trade and investment opportunities in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond.

2025APCS will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 27 to 29 October 2025.

Meet the Mayors attending the global cities summit

Explore our growing list of confirmed mayors and governors attending 2025APCS at Expo City Dubai.

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2025APCS Webinar

Hear directly from the team and our partners about opportunities for mayors, city leaders, business leaders, industry experts and young professionals at 2025APCS in Expo City Dubai.

The host city of 2025APCS

Expo City Dubai is the new centre of Dubai's Future

A fully integrated city and one of five hubs on the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City Dubai connects businesses, governments, organisations, residents and visitors to global opportunities for driving economic progress and ensuring a more sustainable future for all. Born of international cooperation, Expo City Dubai is the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, which welcomed 24 million visitors and hosted 200 national and international pavilions. Expo City also hosted COP28 and was the platform for the UAE Consensus for global climate action.