2026-11-03
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) convened its 2026 Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM) online on October 28, hosted by the São Paulo Municipality. The meeting took place ahead of the 7th WeGO General Assembly, to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 26-27, 2026.

2026-10-07
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) successfully hosted the 2026 Sustainable Smart City Champions Session in Seoul, as part of the Smart Life Week event co-hosted by WeGO and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The session brought together youth awardees, global experts, and city leaders under the theme “Youth x Experts: A Dialogue on Smart Cities”.

2026-10-06
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), in partnership with its President City, Seoul Metropolitan Government, hosted the Seoul Smart City Prize Ceremony in Seoul. Outstanding smart city initiatives dedicated to advancing human-centric and technological innovation were honored at the ceremony. Drawing from 210 submissions from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and Oceania, WeGO recognized 21 winners across the Tech-InnovaCity, Human-CentriCity, Special Mention, and Leadership categories for driving exceptional smart city advancements.

2026-09-07
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) was invited to take part in the Global Symbiosis Consortium’s Performance Sharing Workshop, held at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun. Ms. Eunbyul Elena Cho, WeGO’s Program Director, delivered a keynote speech to students and faculty from partner universities in the Consortium across the country.

2026-09-04
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) took part in the 50th General Assembly of the HUFS International Model United Nations (HIMUN), hosted by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) at Obama Hall on the university’s Seoul Campus. WeGO has been invited to the Assembly for two consecutive years.

2026-08-31
The World Smart Cities Organization (WeGO) welcomed H.E. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of The Hague, and representatives from the City of The Hague for a meeting at the WeGO Secretariat to explore opportunities for future collaboration in the field of smart cities and international cooperation.

2026-08-03
The Seoul Smart City Prize is proud to announce the semi-finalists for its 2026 edition. Reflecting its growing global impact, the 4th Edition of the Prize received 210 submissions from 142 cities across 56 countries, spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania.

2026-07-31
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the AI International Standards Global Expert Invitation Seminar (AI-CJK Forum). The forum brought together AI standardization experts and practitioners from Japan, Korea, and China, representing academia, industry, testing and certification bodies, as well as representatives from international standardization organizations.

2026-07-31
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), together with its President City, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), and the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency (SUSA), concluded a four-day mission to Addis Ababa centered on the Final Dissemination Seminar of the 2025 Seoul Smart City Prize International Cooperation Program.

2026-07-29
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the 2026 International Career Fair which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held at Seoul City Hall, engaging with university students and young job seekers interested in pursuing careers in international organizations.

2026-07-22
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) welcomed a delegation from the Leshan Municipal Government to its Secretariat in Seoul on 18 June 2026, affirming both sides’ shared commitment to advancing smart and sustainable urban development through international cooperation and knowledge exchange.

2026-07-21
WeGO had the pleasure of welcoming the visit of H.E. Ms. Marifrán Carazo Villalonga, Mayor of the City of Granada (Spain), and Mr. Enrique Catalina, Second Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Urban Planning, Public Works, and Licensing, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the City of Granada.

2026-07-21
The WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions Program launched its 2026 workshop series in Geneva, Cairo, and Baku, bringing together about 100 participants. Focusing on today’s housing challenges and the long-term future of urban housing, the workshops examined how international commitments can be translated into local action through governance, institutional coordination, data-driven approaches, and community engagement.

2026-06-24
As the Strategic Partner of the World Cities Summit 2026, the WeGO Secretariat attended the event in Singapore from 14th to 16th June 2026. The World Cities Summit is a biennial international event that serves as a global platform for city leaders, policy makers, and industry experts to gather and share with each other their experience and challenges related to urban solutions and smart sustainable development.

2026-06-24
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the Luxembourg GRC Summit 2026, joining international experts and policymakers to discuss interoperability, data governance, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and trusted digital transformation.

2026-06-08
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the Chengdu International Friendship Cities Cooperation and Development Conference held in Chengdu, China on May 13–14, 2026. The conference brought together city leaders, government officials, and international organizations to strengthen global cooperation and exchange perspectives on sustainable urban development, innovation, and international partnership.

2026-05-26
The WeGO Secretariat welcomed a delegation of sixteen MBA students from the University of Baltimore’s Global Business Program in Baltimore, United States. The visit was designed to introduce WeGO’s role as a worldwide network and provide the students with insights into international organizations and strategic decision-making in the context of smart sustainable city development.

2026-05-22
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) was honored to host an exclusive online lecture, featuring the Director of Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Rental Housing Division, Mr Kim Jang-Yeol.

2026-05-06
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the International Standard Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission Joint Technical Committee 1/Subcommittee 42 (ISO/IEC JTC1 SC42) Artificial Intelligence Committee Meeting held in Singapore.

2026-04-30
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) is proud to announce the launch of the fourth cycle of online lectures for the WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions Program, focusing on “Shaping the Future of Housing”. This flagship initiative embodies WeGO’s core mission to promote sustainable and human-centric smart city development.

2026-04-07
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), represented by the Secretary General Mr. Jeong-kee Kim and Program Manager Mr. Lii Inn Tan, successfully concluded an essential mission to China from 14th to 20th March 2026 by visiting both Beijing and Guangzhou to further enhance its strategic engagement with cities and partners in China. 

2026-04-02
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) successfully concluded its participation in the 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) in Taipei and Kaohsiung, strengthening engagement with cities and stakeholders across Taiwan, while promoting the Seoul Smart City Prize and the upcoming 7th WeGO General Assembly.

2026-03-25
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) successfully concluded a strategic mission to Spain from February 23rd to March 6th, 2026. The mission aimed to strengthen partnerships with Spanish cities, universities, and institutions, while promoting the Seoul Smart City Prize and WeGO’s vision for smart, sustainable urban development. This mission also served as a crucial moment to announce and invite city representatives to attend the 7th WeGO General Assembly in São Paulo, Brazil, this November.