World Cities Summit An exclusive and premier platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships together. Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize WCS Mayors Forum Plenary Sessions Thematic Sessions/ Business Forums WCS Young Leaders Symposium Networking Events
MORE THAN Three integrated summits in 1 week 20,000 Attendees including 128 mayors and city leaders and 26 ministers 133 Countries/Regions Represented 800 Participating Companies S$14.5 billion worth of Business Announcements
WCS Mayors Forum An annual city leaders peer-to-peer dialogue platform to discuss city challenges and share best practices together (closed to media) Inaugurated in 2010 by Singapore s Centre for Liveable Cities and Urban Redevelopment Authority The first overseas forum was hosted by Bilbao, Spain in 2013 (inaugural laureate city of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize) Chaired by Singapore s Minister or Minister of State Next forum: 8-10 June 2015, New York City
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WCS Mayors Forum 2015 Overall WCS theme: Liveable and Sustainable Cities Forum theme: Innovative Cities of Opportunity Session 1: Housing and Economic Development Session 2: Transportation and Mobility Session 3: Sustainability and Resiliency Session 4: Education and Competitiveness Mon 8 June 2015 Tue 9 June 2015 Wed 10 June 2015 Pre-event day: Arrivals Young Leaders Symposium *Networking Coffee/ Tea Young Leaders Networking Lunch Young Leaders Side Events Site Visits by NYC *Networking Lunch Mayors Forum (Session 1) including Opening Session with Keynotes by the Chairman and Host *Networking Break Mayors Forum (Session 2) Mayors Forum (Session 3) *Networking Break Mayors Forum (Session 4) Closing Session including Keynote by the Host *Closing Lunch Reception Site Visits by NYC *Events by Sponsors/ Partners *Pre-Forum Reception *Formal Dinner *Events by Sponsors/Partners Programme under development. Subject to change * Hosted by NYC/Sponsor
WCS 2016 Integrated programme for cross-pollination of knowledge with water and environment sector leaders Partners thought leadership through co-located events Sunday (10 July) Monday (11 July) Tuesday (12 July) Wednesday (13 July) Morning Late Morning Young Leaders Symposium Joint Opening Plenaries WCS Opening Plenary Governance Planning Innovations Safe and Liveable Cities Other tracks Lunch Lunch Lunch Thematic / Regional Business Lunches Thematic / Regional Business Lunches Afternoon LKY World City Prize Lecture WCS Closing Plenary Late afternoon Mayors Forum LKY World City Prize Forum VIP Expo Tour / Meetings Networking Events / Meetings Networking Events Evening Joint Opening Ceremony LKY Awards Ceremony & Banquet Networking Events Joint Closing Dinner *Programme under development. Subject to change
Be a Partner and a Leader WCS 2016 and WCS Mayors Forum 2015 Provide thought leadership in integrated urban solutions and environmental sustainability Deepen engagement and build high-level networks with Mayors and urban solutions leaders (developers, financiers, solution providers) Develop business opportunities with target clientele Showcase solutions and share best practices with international opinion leaders
Which Mode of Participation? Co-Located Event Host Thought Leadership Platinum Sponsor Delegate Industry Networking and Business Development Patron Sponsor Engagement with Senior Leaders Exhibitor Showcasing Solutions Branding Gold Sponsor Corporate (Items) Sponsor
Hospitality Suites - Close to the heart of conference action (Level 4) - Sponsors home at WCS profiling, showcasing of solutions, hosting events - Engagement with senior leaders - VIP Tour to Patron s Hospitality Suites organised by WCS
Integrated Expo - Integrated showcase of urban, water and environmental solutions (Level 1) - Anchored by Whole-of-Government Singapore Pavilion - Countries/ Cities Pavilions showcasing solutions and promoting investment and tourism - Industry networking space - VIP Tour to Expo floor organised by WCS
Partner us on this journey 10-14 July 2016 Sands Expo & Convention Center Marina Bay Sands, Singapore www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg For Partnership enquiries, please contact: Ms LIM Hui Ling lim_hui_ling@mnd.gov.sg Ms FOO Si Min siminfoo@experiaevents.com