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Urban Expo

The WUF12 Urban Expo is a platform for Member States and stakeholders to share knowledge, build capacity, network and explore practical solutions to tackle urban challenges as they relate to housing, transport, energy, waste, safety, public spaces, and climate change, among many more.

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What is the aim of the Urban Expo?

The Expo will highlight innovative and sustainable initiatives across various sectors including technology, materials, systems, and products. Over 20,000 participants are expected to visit the Urban Expo which will take place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo from 4 to 8 November 2024.

Exhibition Guidelines Criteria and guidelines for exhibitors

Indoor exhibits

The main segment of the Urban Expo will host small, mid-size, and larger stands and pavilions representing countries, cities, regions, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

It will also feature WUF12-integrated spaces such as the UN-Habitat arena, the Urban cinema, and the Urban library, which will host official events.

Country and city pavilions

Showcases innovative and sustainable projects, initiatives and partnerships that are contributing to sustainable cities and human settlements worldwide.

Outdoor exhibits

WUF12 will introduce a new segment, the Urban Expo testing grounds, to highlight innovation and sustainability across various sectors including technology, materials, systems, and products at various outdoor locations within the WUF12 premises. Outdoor spaces will be designed to accommodate a wide range of exhibits, from eco-mobility gadgets to the construction of 3D-printed houses.

Integrated spaces

Vibrant meeting areas such as the Urban library, Urban cinema, and SDGs in action to see ideas in practice

Key features of the Expo

The Urban Expo features space for organizations and ideas of all shapes and sizes, from across the globe. Past World Urban Forums, including WUF11 in Katowice and WUF10 in Abu Dhabi featured:

Country and city pavilions

Showcases for innovative and sustainable projects, initiatives and partnerships that are contributing to sustainable cities and human settlements worldwide.

WUF11 WUF10

UN and International Organizations stands

Presentations of norms and standards, sustainable policies, and initiatives.

WUF11 WUF10

Private sector stands

Pioneering technologies and other cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of rapid urbanization.

WUF11 WUF10

Academic stands

New evidence, trend analysis and lessons learned about what works in achieving the cities we need.

WUF11 WUF10

Civil Society stands

Calls to action for inclusive, equitable and participatory approaches to sustainable urbanization.

WUF11 WUF10

Integrated spaces

Vibrant meeting areas such as the Urban Library, Urban Cinema, and SDGs in Action to see ideas in practice.

WUF11 WUF10