The Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit is a by-invitation-only, global platform for mayors and city leaders to discuss pressing urban challenges and share best practices.
The 15th WCS Mayors Forum, held during the World Cities Summit 2026 in Singapore, welcomed 112 mayors and city leaders from 102 cities around the world.
Themes & Subthemes
The theme for WCS 2026 was Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Act Now! Accelerate, Collaborate, and Transform - to create more liveable, resilient, and sustainable cities.
Guided by this year’s theme, the Mayors Forum delved into four subthemes, continuing the dialogue from Vienna in 2025:
- Delivering Affordable Housing Plenary
- Re-thinking Urban Energy Transition Plenary
- Managing Urban Water for Resilience Plenary
- Providing Reliable and Efficient Municipal Services Plenary
Please
click here for the Priorities for Action agreed upon during Mayors Forum 2026.
For the Opening and Closing Speeches at the Mayors Forum, please
click here.
