Urban Expo

The Urban Expo is the exhibition space of the World Urban Forum – where countries, cities, businesses, and organizations showcase innovative solutions and ideas for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive housing and urban living.

Over 20,000 participants will visit the Expo from 17 to 22 May 2026 at the Baku Olympic Stadium.

Key attractions

Visit the WUF13 Urban Expo to explore practical solutions to urban challenges in housing, transport, energy, waste, and climate change. Over 200 organizations from 66 countries will exhibit at the Expo.

Floor plan Detailed Urban Expo floor plan

UN-Habitat Pavilion – Zone 2, B03

Step into spirals of housing experiences unfolding around a shared world - explore the Playground, Practices Hub, and UN-Habitat Arena, and discover what it means to house the world. The Arena will host official events, and pop-up activities will take place at the Urban Playground.

The UN-Habitat Arena will host official events and pop-up activities at the Urban Playground.

The Business & Innovation Hub – Zone 4, D26

The Business & Innovation Hub highlights scalable, proven solutions across the housing and urban value chain—from planning and design to construction, digital integration, energy systems, and services. It features a Startup Pavilion and interactive discussions under "Urban Value Chain in Action".

The Urban Library – Zone 4, D01

Explore the latest information and research on urban and housing issues. The library will also feature a publication exhibit featuring the World Cities Report 2026.

The Urban Cinema – Zone 3, C05

The Urban Cinema brings a worldwide slate of short films exploring urban and housing issues and the cultural dimensions of urbanization.