{"id":18083,"date":"2025-05-20T14:22:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T06:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/nuscities\/?page_id=18083"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T03:10:36","slug":"executive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/nuscities\/executive\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tTHE CITIES
PROGRAMME\n\t<\/h2>\n\tEmpowering Leaders:
\nNavigating Complexity, Driving Sustainability\n

8 – 12 June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nAll programme participants receive exclusive access to the
\nWorld Cities Summit 2026 (14-16 June 2026)\n\t

Source: Chuttersnap<\/p>\n

\n\t\tCITIES IN CRISIS<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"Stat\n\t\t\t\t\"Stat\n\t\t\t\t\"Stat\n

\n\t\tWHY JOIN?<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

The Cities\u00a0Programme\u00a0equips 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\u00a0catalyses\u00a0high-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.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tLEARNING OUTCOMES<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"LEFT\n\t\t\t\t\"MIDDLE\n\t\t\t\t\"RIGHT\n\t

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Key\n\t\t\t\t\"Application\n\t

A detailed course schedule will be disseminated to participants.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\t\tDISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS<\/strong>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Featured speakers from 2025 run as below, 2026 speakers will continue to feature top government officials, industry experts, and academic leaders.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"1\n\t\t\t\t\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\"7\n

\n\t\tIMMERSIVE LEARNING JOURNEYS<\/strong>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Engage in immersive learning journeys that provide a deeper understanding of urban systems and strategies for addressing complex urban challenges.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"left\n\t\t\t\t\"right\n

\n\t\tTESTIMONIALS<\/strong>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t

ADMISSION INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\n\n\n\n\n
Target Demographics<\/strong><\/td>\nLocal 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/strong><\/td>\nExperienced professionals with proven leadership in urban governance or the built environment, bringing domain expertise and a strong commitment to shaping future-ready cities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\nOpen to all disciplines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\tFinancial 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.
\nIf you wish to be considered, please email us at nuscities@nus.edu.sg<\/a> with a brief note providing relevant background for consideration.\n\t

DATES & VENUE<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

2026 Run:\u00a0<\/b>8-12 June 2026<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/strong> National University of Singapore<\/p>\n

All programme participants receive exclusive access to the World Cities Summit 2026 (14-16 June 2026)<\/strong><\/a> at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre<\/p>\n\t\t

General Applications are Open!<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister Here\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Applications are now open for the coming run in 8-12 June 2026.<\/p>\n

Following your registration, we will follow up with a detailed guide to the official application process at a later stage.<\/p>\n

Applications will close as soon as all spaces are filled.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

For any enquiries, contact us at nuscities@nus.edu.sg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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