Azerbaijan: There are only a few days left until the start of the World Urbanism Forum (WUF13) in Azerbaijan..

Baku, Azerbaijan - May 13, 2026 The 13th session of the World Urbanism Forum (WUF13), to be held in Baku—the Urban Expo, organized as part of WUF13—will be the largest exhibition in the forum's history, both in scale and in the number of participating organizations. Over 163 organizations from 66 countries will participate in the Urban Expo WUF13. Private sector participation in the forum will also be at a record level. Forty-five companies, 14 of which are startups, will be represented at WUF13. For the first time, participants will be provided with a dedicated platform for startups and innovative initiatives—the Business and Innovation Hub (Hub). Over 44 mayors from around the world have also registered to participate in WUF13. This once again demonstrates the forum's importance for global urban governance and international cooperation. At the same time, civil society institutions will also be participating at a high level. Forty-two civil society organizations and foundations will be represented at the urban planning exhibition. Please note that the information in the news is current and subject to change. It is also worth noting that WUF13 will be held in Baku from May 17 to 22, and the event will focus on the future of cities, sustainable development, climate challenges, digital transformation, and inclusive urbanization.