2025APCS & Mayors' Forum

Expo City Dubai to host the 2025APCS on 27 - 29 October

Expo City Dubai will host the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (2025APCS) & Mayors’ Forum from 27 to 29 October 2025.

• Dates: 27 - 29 October
• Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre
• Program: Click here
• Official 2025APCS website: Click here

Registration 

• Are you from Australia or New Zealand? Click here  
• Are you from another region? Click here
• To take advantage of super early bird rates, Click here 

Collaborate. Inspire. Transform 

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

• Centres of Connection - The pivotal role of transportation networks, digital infrastructure and community spaces in driving economic opportunity and bridging geographic and demographic divides in cities
• Centres of Solutions - How urban innovation can drive transformative change through scalable and adaptable solutions that balance technological advancement with community empowerment
• Centres of Resilience - Fortifying cities against climate impacts, natural disasters and economic instability, and creating urban environments that empower communities to thrive in the face of change

2025APCS Program 

Visit the 2025APCS Program page for more information on the program and sub-themes. 

Exhibition opportunity

• Learn more about the exhibition opportunities 

Showcase your product or service to an engaged global audience. Whether you're a business, public sector organisation, or not-for-profit, the 2025APCS Market Square offers a dynamic platform to connect, inspire and drive meaningful, strategic outcomes. 

The Home of the APCS: Brisbane City Council 

• Learn more about the APCS history 

The APCS, founded in 1996, is Brisbane City Council's signature, biennial, international event for driving economic growth for Brisbane, South East Queensland, Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. The Summit is an integral part of Council's economic development agenda for the city to foster international networks and forge new business relations throughout the region. Brisbane City Council is the Secretariat of the APCS.

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 team is the Secretariat for APCS. The 2027APCS will return to Brisbane.