Associated Events

Asia Infrastructure Forum (AIF) 2026 convenes under the theme "Bold Actions for a Sustainable Asia" at a moment when the infrastructure conversation has fundamentally shifted. Sustainability is no longer primarily an environmental agenda—it now encompasses economic competitiveness, supply security, and climate resilience as integrated priorities.

Against this backdrop, AIF 2026 brings together senior government officials, institutional investors, developers, financiers, industry leaders, and practitioners to move beyond incremental progress towards transformative action. The forum aims to mobilise capital, strengthen knowledge exchange, and forge strategic partnerships that can accelerate project delivery and close infrastructure gaps constraining Asia's long-term growth and resilience.

Be part of the conversation shaping Asia's sustainable future. Find out more here.

As one of the premier global platforms, the biennial Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) gathers thought leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, cities, utilities, and industry to share knowledge and best practices on innovative water, coastal and flood solutions, and foster partnerships to tackle urban water and associated climate challenges.

Organised by Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, the 11th edition of SIWW will take place from 15 to 18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.SIWW2026 will be held in conjunction with the World Cities Summit (WCS), which runs from 14 to 16 June 2026 at Suntec City Convention Centre.

SIWW2026 is expected to welcome close to 2,500 delegates and over 25,000 trade visitors. This year’s SIWW will focus on the triple key themes of municipal water solutions, coastal and flood resilience, and industrial water solutions, which reflect the key challenges faced by water utilities, agencies, cities, regulators, and industrial water users globally. In particular, the coastal and flood resilience theme seeks to showcase innovative approaches in policy interventions, regulations, technological solutions, flood management operations, and social resilience that are required for cities to adapt to the profound impacts of more frequent and intense storm surges.

SIWW2026 will be delivering a series of thought leadership summits, workshops and technical sessions on climate resilient cities, flood management, and coastal protection, as part of the thematic tracks of the 2026 World Cities Summit.

WCS delegates can enjoy 10% off an SIWW2026 Full Delegate Pass, which provides access to the full SIWW2026 programme. Click here to register.

WCS delegates may also register for a complimentary Trade Visitor Pass to the SIWW2026 Water Expo, the pre-eminent marketplace for the latest urban water technologies, innovation, and solutions. The Expo will feature more than 420 exhibitors, alongside content sessions across Main Stage 1, Main Stage 2, and the Technology Forum. Click here to register.

All SIWW2026 delegates and trade visitors will have access to a complimentary business matching service to connect with relevant attendees and arrange onsite meetings.

Shuttle bus services will also be available between the SIWW2026 and WCS venues.

For more information, visit the SIWW2026 event website or view the full SIWW2026 programme via the Event App.

By-invite only.

As extreme temperatures stress urban centers, this convening offers a vital platform for city leaders to strategise on nature-based cooling. Mayors will explore shifting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) into core infrastructure, unpacking the governance, funding frameworks, and economic strategies needed to scale financially viable, regenerative solutions globally.

16 Jun 2026, Tuesday, 9.00am to 12.30pm
Room 310 and 311, Level 3, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

The IURC Asia and Australasia programme is pleased to announce its upcoming Thematic Regional Workshop at the World Cities Summit (WCS), taking place in Singapore from 14–16 June 2026. Held alongside one of the world’s leading events for urban innovation and policy dialogue, this high-level workshop will convene city representatives, regional authorities, and international experts to exchange best practices and strengthen interregional cooperation.

The IURC regional workshop is a follow-up to the IURC global event held at the Barcelona Smart Cities Expo World Congress in November 2025. It will consolidate selected Communities of Practice implemented since December 2025 and support cities and regions in gathering more ideas and inspiration to scale pilot project activities stipulated in their UCAPs and RCAPs.

The IURC programme will focus on advancing sustainable urban development, fostering green and digital transitions, and building resilient, inclusive cities through peer learning and strategic partnerships. IURC’s participation as a Strategic Partner at WCS 2026 will assist the EU-AA- cities and regional governments in generating greater visibility of their cooperation at a global level, both at the IURC associated event and at the main WCS sessions.

The workshop will provide a valuable opportunity for participating cities to deepen collaboration, showcase successful initiatives, and contribute to shaping future joint actions under the IURC framework.

If you are an IURC pilot city/region interested in attending, don't hesitate to get in touch with your IURC CoP manager or the project team at info@iurc.eu.

i Light Singapore is one of Asia’s leading light festivals, which will be held in Marina Bay and Raffles Place from 5 to 28 June 2026.

Featuring 14 immersive light art installations by 17 artists, this year’s line-up spotlights regional talent, bringing together more than 10 artists from Singapore and across Asia to present their diverse perspectives.

First held in 2010, i Light Singapore showcases light art installations created by Singaporean and international artists. These artworks are designed with energy-saving lighting and/or environmentally friendly materials to encourage festival-goers and the public to adopt sustainable habits in their everyday lives. The Festival also features a diverse range of fringe activities for visitors to enjoy, bringing vibrancy to public spaces in our city centre.

More information on i Light Singapore can be found on our website: https://www.ilightsingapore.gov.sg/.

Complimentary guided tours are available for World Cities Summit (WCS) delegates on 14 June 2026 and 16 June 2026, at 7pm.

Limited spaces available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please note that participation is open to WCS delegates only. Participants will be required to present their WCS pass upon joining the tour, and attendance is limited to those with a confirmed registration. Please sign up through the links below:

If you wish to attend the 14 June 2026 guided tour, please sign up here: https://go.gov.sg/ilightsgtours14jun
If you wish to attend the 16 June 2026 guided tour, please sign up here: https://go.gov.sg/ilightsgtours16jun

Meeting time: 6.45pm (for registration)
Meeting point: Event Square at Bayfront Link (please see map below)

Please wear comfortable shoes. In case of wet weather, please prepare umbrellas/ponchos.

Please note that the i Light Singapore 2026 guided tours may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified via email should the tour be cancelled.

15 June 2026, Monday, 3.30pm-5.30pm

Transport will be provided to and from the summit venue

This curated site visit by City Developments Limited (CDL) provides participants with a practical overview of how sustainability is implemented across different scales, from global climate challenges to urban solutions on the ground.

The visit begins at the CDL Green Gallery in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, where participants will experience the Second 'Melting Ice, Sinking Cities’ Climate Exhibition – The Arctic Impact. The exhibition highlights the implications of rapid Arctic warming, featuring scientific insights, global partnerships, and Singapore’s approach to addressing rising sea levels and increasing urban heat.

Participants will then proceed to City Square Mall, Singapore’s first eco-mall, to explore its green building features and operational strategies, followed by a visit to the Singapore Sustainability Academy and its Annex, which support regional capacity building and collaboration.

 

The tour concludes with CDL’s key initiatives — the CDL EcoTrain, a repurposed net-zero energy train cabin for climate education, and the CDL MicroForest, an urban nature-based solution demonstrating measurable cooling and biodiversity benefits.

Through these experiences, participants will gain insights into how cities can translate climate challenges into practical, scalable solutions across the built environment.

Interested parties are invited to RSVP via email at fion.lai@cdl.com.sg. 

Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 

Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm 

Venue: Glass Dome, Singapore

Leadership for Cities brings together urban thinkers, creatives, developers, policymakers, and community builders for the inaugural The Art of Citymaking Festival (#TAoC) – a curated, one-day gathering at the Glass Dome, Singapore. Through a dynamic mix of talks, debates, immersive experiences, and film, the festival moves beyond traditional cross-sector exchange to deeply explore how modern cities are shaped.

Featured Highlights:

• Opening Dialogue: Charles Landry, Author, The Creative City
• Cities at Scale: Sanjeev Sanyal, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of India
• Launch: Conscious Cities Index by XDG Labs
• World Debut: Countless Cities Asia
• A Postcard from the Future: Brisbane 2032 
• Festival Finale: “The way we measure city success is fundamentally wrong.” - Oxford-style 'Agree to Disagree' Debate, presented by The New York Times
• Global Voices: Hear from Helen Marriage (Artichoke), Lily Kuo (The New York Times), Carla and Viola Bartoli (Farm Cultural Park), Raj Ahuja (WSDM Haus), and 25+ speakers.
• Closing Reception – The Citymakers’ Soiree: Hosted by The Citymaking Circle

Tickets are strictly limited for this inaugural edition.

For tickets and the full programme line-up, visit www.leadershipforcities.com