Global Observance of World Cities Day 2025.
In Bogota, Colombia, On 31 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Cities Day, will be linked to people-centred smart cities. It will showcase how data-driven decision making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from current shocks and crises . It will also focus on promoting smart city initiatives centered on people. Concept Note in English | Chinese | French | Russian | Spanish | Arabic Information for Participants in English | Spanish Agenda Programme in English Roundtables Location Principal room ÁGORA 07:15 – 08:15 Registration. 08:00 – 08:30: OPENING. PANELLISTS • Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá. • Elkin Velásquez, Regional Director ROLAC, UN Habitat. 08:30 – 09:00 PLENARY TALK #1: Habitat and Inclusion Designing Cities for Living Keynote Speaker: Craig Dykers, Director of Snøhetta, USA/Norway • Claudia Magalhaes, Expert in Housing Policy and Housing Finance (TBC)...