2025APCS & Mayors' Forum

Expo City Dubai to host the 2025APCS

APCS is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2025APCS) & Mayors’ Forum will be hosted by the world-class Expo City Dubai from 27 to 29 October 2025.

The overarching theme of the 2025APCS is "Collaborate. Inspire. Transform" with three sub-themes to be explored:

• Centres of Connection
• Centres of Solutions
• Centres of Resilience

The Host: Expo City Dubai

Driven by innovation, Expo City Dubai is the pioneering legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai, the unforgettable event that welcomed 192 nations and more than 24 million visitors. Expo City Dubai also hosted the United Nations 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in 2023.

Today, Expo City is a key component of the Dubai 2040 Master Plan, which places the City as the new centre of Dubai's future. A unique multipurpose district close to Dubai's new Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City offers ultra-modern commercial, residential, entertainment and educational facilities, and is a hub for the testing and application of impactful and scaleable urban innovations.

With a focus on social, environmental and economic sustainability, Expo City Dubai connects businesses, governments, organisations, residents and visitors to global opportunities, propelling human progress and driving a more equitable, sustainable future for all.

The Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre

The state-of-the-art Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai will be the main venue for the 2025APCS. Currently undergoing an AED 10 billion (USD 2.7 billion) expansion, this iconic space is set to become the largest purpose-build indoor event and exhibition venue in the region, and one that sets new global standards for industry excellence.

DEC, which hosted international exhibitions, conferences, plenaries and experiential events during Expo 2020 Dubai, is the emirate's new home for large-scale events and mega-exhibitions, making it the perfect venue for the 2025APCS, an essential gathering of business, industry, cities and urban changemakers.

Register now for the 2025APCS

Registration is now open for the 2025APCS. To take advantage of our super early bird rates register now.

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With a history of almost 30 years, the APCS continues to be a powerful hub for cities in the region to share ideas and solutions, to collaborate internationally and enable city and business leaders to improve their regions. Initiated by Brisbane City Council, the International Relations and Multicultural Affairs Unit is the Secretariat for APCS. The 2027APCS will return to Brisbane.

To find out more about our previous Summits visit this page and view the video below.