Programme overview

Collaborate. Inspire. Transform

Three sub-themes

Centres of Connection

The pivotal role of transportation networks, digital infrastructure and community spaces in driving economic opportunity and bridging geographic and demographic divides in cities

Centres of Solutions

How urban innovation can drive transformative change through scalable and adaptable solutions that balance technological advancement with community empowerment

Centres of Resilience

Fortifying cities against climate impacts, natural disasters and economic instability, and creating urban environments that empower communities to thrive in the face of change

Programme at a glance

The 2025APCS programme: initial areas of enquiry and topics

Connection

Areas of enquiry

  • How does a city remain human-centered in an era of AI-driven urban planning?
  • What factors determine whether an economic hub also becomes a cultural and social hub?
  • What role do local businesses play in making a city feel more connected and cohesive?
  • What are the urban ingredients that attract top entrepreneurial talent and creative minds?

Topics

  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Smart Mobility
  • Social Cohesion and Place-making
  • City Identity and Belonging
  • Human-centric Cities
  • City Branding
  • City Diplomacy
  • Tourism
  • Sports
  • Cities of Legacy
  • Education and Culture
  • MICE Industry

Solutions

Areas of enquiry

  • What unique urban solutions developed in your city have the potential to scale globally?
  • Can cities create a model where visitors and investors leave not just with insights, but with commitments and co-created solutions?
  • How can cities ensure that urban innovations enhance inclusivity rather than deepen socio-economic divides?
  • Can a city’s cultural diversity accelerate urban innovation?

Topics

  • Smart Cities
  • Accessible Cities
  • Affordable Housing
  • AI in Cities
  • Basic Needs Tech (agri-tech, water-tech, green energy)
  • Cooling and Heating
  • Innovation Ecosystems
  • City-to-City Exchange

Resilience

Areas of enquiry

  • How can cities transform urban thinking for the ‘next big disruption’?
  • What unique urban solutions developed in cities have the potential to scale globally and what can other cities learn from them?
  • How do we future proof our cities, today, by shaping the future rather than responding to it?
  • How does social connectivity shape a city’s resilience during crises (natural disasters, pandemics, economic downturns)?

Topics

  • Built Environment
  • Access to Basic Needs (food, water, energy)
  • Climate Action
  • Data
  • Women’s Leadership
  • Nature-positive Cities
  • Coastal Cities
  • Urban Health and Wellbeing
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