The 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2025APCS) & Mayors' Forum at Expo City Dubai brought together visionary leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe in a dynamic environment designed for action. With its overarching theme of ‘Collaborate. Inspire. Transform.’, the 2025APCS welcomed over more than 2,000 delegates from 321 cities, including 169 Mayors and Deputy Mayors. Over three days, under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Dubai, the 2025 edition of the APCS was hosted in the MEASA region for the first time to discuss innovation, sustainability and the future of urban development.
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Building on the success of the 2025APCS at Expo City Dubai, the 2027 edition is set to carry that momentum forward, returning to its hometown, Brisbane, Australia. As a thriving urban hub known for its sustainability initiatives, technological innovation and inclusive growth strategies, the 2027 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2027APCS) & Mayors’ Forum will provide a powerful platform for mayors, business leaders and urban innovators to shape the future of cities across the Asia Pacific and beyond.
Dates: 15 - 17 September 2027 I Location: Brisbane, Australia