Applications Open for Urban Expo at WUF13

Applications are now open for the Urban Expo exhibition, which will take place as part of the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku from 17 to 22 May 2026.

Expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe, the exhibition will offer a unique, high-profile international platform for showcasing leading approaches to sustainable urban development.

Spanning an area of 35,000 square metres, the exhibition will welcome participants from a wide range of stakeholders, including national and local governments, regional bodies, UN agencies, academic institutions, international financial institutions, civil society organisations, foundations, and private companies.

Exhibition spaces will be available in a range of formats, from smaller exhibition stands to large-scale national and city pavilions. The Urban Expo will bring together global participants around priority themes such as adequate housing, climate resilience, digital innovation and inclusive urban development, showcasing tangible and innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing modern cities. 

A number of new initiatives will also be introduced for the first time as part of WUF13, including the Startup Pavilion and the WUF Academy. 

Applications to participate in the Urban Expo are accepted online until 31 March 2026, with one application permitted per category. 

For registration and further information, applicants may visit the Urban Expo page or contact the team at unhabitat-events@un.org