THE CITIES
PROGRAMME
Empowering Leaders:
Navigating Complexity, Driving Sustainability
8 - 12 June 2026
All programme participants receive exclusive access to the
World Cities Summit 2026 (14-16 June 2026)
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CITIES IN CRISIS
WHY JOIN?
The Cities Programme equips participants with the knowledge, networks, and strategic insight needed to lead sustainable and inclusive urban transformation. Through deep immersion in professional, corporate, and political ecosystems across Southeast Asia and beyond, it catalyses high-impact public-private collaboration to deliver innovative solutions for cities. As megacities rise across Asia and beyond, the demand for professionals capable of navigating the complexities of urban governance is more critical than ever.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
The Cities Programme is a high-impact leadership development offering tailored for city leaders and professionals across sectors involved in shaping the future of cities. With a strong emphasis on hands-on problem solving and collaboration, the programme combines lectures with learning journeys, urban workshops, and fireside chats, ensuring that taught content remains grounded in real-world relevance.
A detailed course schedule will be disseminated to participants.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Featured speakers from 2025 run as below, 2026 speakers will continue to feature top government officials, industry experts, and academic leaders.
IMMERSIVE LEARNING JOURNEYS
Engage in immersive learning journeys that provide a deeper understanding of urban systems and strategies for addressing complex urban challenges.
TESTIMONIALS
ADMISSION INFORMATION
| Target Demographics | Local and international professionals seeking to complement their primary discipline with expertise in city development and urban management, while building a global network of strategic collaborators. |
| Experience | Experienced professionals with proven leadership in urban governance or the built environment, bringing domain expertise and a strong commitment to shaping future-ready cities. |
| Academic Qualifications | Open to all disciplines |
Financial support is available for eligible participants and prioritised for public sector leaders and government officials from developing cities. Discounted rates may also be offered to long-term partners and group registrations.
If you wish to be considered, please email us at nuscities@nus.edu.sg with a brief note providing relevant background for consideration.
DATES & VENUE
2026 Run: 8-12 June 2026
Venue: National University of Singapore
All programme participants receive exclusive access to the World Cities Summit 2026 (14-16 June 2026) at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
General Applications are Open!
Applications are now open for the coming run in 8-12 June 2026.
Following your registration, we will follow up with a detailed guide to the official application process at a later stage.
Applications will close as soon as all spaces are filled.
For any enquiries, contact us at nuscities@nus.edu.sg.