Who will attend

UF-27 will bring together ministers, mayors, local and national government leaders, private sector practitioners, development partners, and World Bank Group experts to exchange ideas and drive action.

Country and World Bank Group Leadership

Decision-makers, practitioners, and technical experts working on urban reforms, investments, and job creation.

Public and Private Sector Practitioners

Global specialists advancing the next generation of urban solutions.

Japan's Urban Knowledge and Innovation Network

The government of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), TDLC partner cities, academia, and private-sector leaders sharing Japan's proven urban solutions.

Global Partnership Representatives

Multilateral development banks, bilateral partners, and development institutions supporting global urban development.

500 participants | 50+ countries | One agenda:
turning the world's best urban ideas into action

By connecting leaders across sectors and geographies, UF-27 aims to build the momentum and knowledge needed to turn urban challenges into investments and pathways for jobs, growth, resilience, and shared prosperity.