2025-07-28
The WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions workshop on “Youth, Leadership, and Sustainable Transformations” marked the first overseas offline workshop of the year 2025. It was successfully held at the United Nations Headquarters and the University of Geneva for a two-day session on June 24 and 25, 2025.

2025-07-21
Building upon WeGO’s engagements with ITU, UN-Habitat, and UN–ODET, WeGO continued building partnerships with Geneva-based international organizations during a recent mission to Switzerland. During this mission, WeGO representatives engaged in a series of high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including United Nations officials, city leaders, and academic institutions.

2025-07-21
The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level and AI for Good events brought together high-ranking officials from national governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, the technical community, and international organizations. The events aimed to promote people-centered, development-oriented digital governance, with a particular focus on harnessing artificial intelligence to address global challenges.

2025-07-18
The World Smart City Expo (WSCE) is one of Asia’s largest exhibitions dedicated to showcasing innovations, best practices, and solutions in smart urban development. This year’s theme, “Next City For All,” highlights inclusive and AI-driven city development. The opening ceremony will feature keynote speeches from notable figures like Paul Zikopoulos (IBM) and Professor Dennis Hong (UCLA), emphasizing the event’s global significance.

2025-07-04
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) joined leading global city representatives and urban innovators at the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2025, held in Vienna, Austria, from July 2nd to 4th, 2025. The Forum gathered mayors, city leaders, and partners to discuss sustainable urban development under the theme: “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions, Global Impact.”

2025-06-23
This flagship initiative aims to empower young urban leaders worldwide by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to shape the future of smart and sustainable cities

2025-06-17
Ambassador Panabokke highlighted Sri Lanka’s current smart city priorities and ongoing urban development efforts. Stressing the importance of strategic planning and international expertise, the Ambassador expressed a strong interest in harnessing WeGO’s global network and technical support to advance smart city initiatives across the country.

2025-06-16
The Next Challenge Foundation is a leading global accelerator focused on public-private governance within the startup ecosystem. The foundation is dedicated to building future startup cities by nurturing innovative talent, strengthening the startup education ecosystem, and accelerating both domestic and international startups through company building. It also focuses on expanding the network of stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.

2025-05-27
The meeting centered around WeGO’s plan with the aim of fostering closer ties and initiating collaborative projects in the field of smart and sustainable urban development. Secretary General Kim sought the Embassy’s support in engaging with the local governments in Thailand and identifying areas for future cooperation.

2025-05-07
Marking its third year, the beauty of the Seoul Smart City Prize lies in its emphasis on capturing efforts despite differences in the smart city development stages, infrastructure, and resources each city is faced with. The criteria and indicators of the Seoul Smart City Prize are carefully selected to capture both the current trends in smart city development. Rather than awarding only the most advanced technologies, it recognizes innovative uses of existing solutions. The Prize places special emphasis on digital inclusion, human-centered digital transformations with tech-driven solutions that benefit vulnerable populations and promote equitable, sustainable growth.

2025-05-07
The Seoul Smart City International Cooperation Program 2024—one of the key follow-up initiatives offered as a benefit to winners of the Seoul Smart City Prize, a flagship initiative jointly launched by the the WeGO and its president city, the Seoul Metropolitan Government—has successfully concluded its 2024 project cycle with the City of São Paulo.

2025-04-22
The 2025 Call for Solutions is now open to public and private sectors worldwide. We welcome submissions of innovative urban strategies, smart technologies, and cross-sector partnerships that harness the power of AI and digital innovation to accelerate net-zero transitions and sustainable urban development.

2025-04-22
WeGO emphasized the importance of expanding Japanese city participation in the organization, acknowledging Japan’s leadership in smart city innovation. The organization expressed its intention to deepen partnerships through joint programs and requested the Embassy’s support in outreach to Japanese municipalities.

2025-04-15
The official Appointment Ceremony for the Seoul Smart City Prize Steering Committee was held on April 15, 2025, in Seoul, bringing together distinguished experts from academia, public policy, diplomacy, and the media to formally launch the newly formed committee.

2025-04-09
World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization, solidified its presence and commitment to advancing smart city initiatives in the Middle East during the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2025, held from April 7th to 9th in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hosted by the Annual Investment Meeting Foundation, this year’s AIM theme, “Empowering Tomorrow, Today! Overcoming Challenges, Seizing New Global Opportunities,” provided an ideal platform for WeGO to engage with global leaders and stakeholders.

2025-03-31
The event provided an opportunity to introduce WeGO’s key initiatives for 2025 and engage in meaningful discussions on the future of smart city development. Advisory board members offered invaluable insights that will help guide WeGO’s efforts in encouraging broader global participation from cities of all sizes.

2025-03-27
The Secretary General of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), Mr. Jeong-kee Kim, was invited to the Grand Opening of SEMICON China that was held on March 26 2025 in Shanghai. During the Grand Opening, the Secretary General of WeGO delivered the special keynote speech.

2025-03-21
(WeGO) successfully concluded its mission to Taipei and Kaohsiung from March 17 to 21, 2025, strengthening partnerships with various local governments, governmental agencies, and institutions to promote smart city collaboration and innovation by attending the Smart City Summit & Expo 2025.

2025-03-07
The WeGO Secretariat successfully launched its first-ever Diplomatic Kick-Off Event, gathering over 30 ambassadors and diplomats to present WeGO’s 2025 agenda and foster international partnerships for smart city development. This new format has been designed to enhance diplomatic engagement and global collaboration.

2025-02-26
Following the Secretariat’s mission to the West Coast last month, which included visits and engagements with cities, corporations, and institutions in California and Las Vegas, as well as WeGO’s participation at the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), WeGO’s recent missions to the USA stem from the Secretariat’s assessment that its membership in North America, particularly the United States, has been less activated over the years.

2025-02-25
The WeGO Secretariat, led by the WeGO Secretary General, held a series of high-level meetings with the key United Nations officials during its recent visits to the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

2025-02-10
WeGO embarked on a significant visit to Hawaii to foster stronger ties with U.S. cities and key institutions. Through a series of productive meetings, WeGO introduced its initiatives, including the prestigious Seoul Smart City Prize, and explored collaboration opportunities to drive smart and sustainable urban solutions.

2025-01-19
WeGO participated in the 93rd Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. The prestigious event brought together 277 mayors from across the U.S., with President Joe Biden making an appearance as an honorary guest.

2025-01-16
WeGO embarked on a strategic visit to Los Angeles and San Francisco, engaging with key stakeholders to promote smart city collaboration, expand partnerships, and advance the Seoul Smart City Prize.

2025-01-09
WeGO participated at CES 2025, held in Las Vegas from January 6 to January 9, by promoting the Seoul Smart City Prize and fostering international collaborations to drive innovation in smart city development.

2024-12-27
The WeGO Champions workshops of November 2024 exemplified the growing role of digital tools, innovative governance, and youth-led initiatives in creating sustainable and resilient urban environments. Across Athens, Baku, Brescia, and Milan, the discussions emphasized the importance of integrating smart solutions into urban planning, using technology to foster greater community participation, and ensuring climate resilience in the face of rapid urbanization.

2024-11-12
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) successfully participated in the 9th General Assembly of the Silk-Road Universities Network (SUN) held in Naples, Italy, from 11-15 November 2024. During the event, WeGO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SUN Secretariat, laying the foundation for enhanced collaboration between the two organizations.

2024-11-06
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) Secretariat in collaboration with the WeGO East Asia Regional Office, which is hosted by the Chengdu Municipal People’s Government, successfully concluded the WeGO-Chengdu Smart City Training Program 2024.

2024-11-04
WeGO expanded its network in the Middle East and North Africa region during its participation in WUF 12, forging important connections with prominent cities and corporations in Egypt. Discussions with officials from 10th of Ramadan City, the Cairo Governorate, the Assistant Minister of Housing of Egypt, and corporate partners such as LG Egypt laid the foundation for future collaborations.

2024-10-25
Secretary General Jeong-Kee Kim of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) met with Mr. Fang Kun, charged affairs of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Korea.

2024-10-10
World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) hosted the award ceremony for the second Seoul Smart City Prize at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul. The ceremony recognized outstanding smart city initiatives that prioritize human-centric and technological innovation.

2024-10-12
WeGO hosted a pivotal session titled “Understanding Smart Cities: A Multi-Expert Dialogue” as part of its ongoing international youth capacity-building initiative. This third edition of the program brings together young leaders to engage in discussions surrounding smart city development, sustainability, and technological innovations shaping the cities of tomorrow.

WeGO successfully concluded the WeGO-NIA Joint Training Course 2024 in Seoul. This four day program, from October 8 to 11, brought together urban development professionals from various cities around the globe to collaborate, learn and share knowledge on smart city practices.

2024-10-11
The Off-line Training Program for the Seoul Smart City Prize Winners is organized by WeGO and SHRDC which is offered to the 2023 Seoul Smart City Prize winners. The online program is a series of e-learning and live virtual lectures of approximately 10 hours in various smart city topics. The offline program consists of in-person lectures and smart city tours around Seoul.

2024-10-7
The WeGO Secretariat extended its sincere appreciation to the delegation of Seremban City Council for their interest in WeGO Membership. The WeGO Secretariat looks forward to welcoming Seremban City Council to join the WeGO family and further exploring potential collaborations together.

2024-10-04
WeGO Secretariat is pleased to present to members and partners as the newly appointed Secretary General of WeGO, Mr. Jeong-kee Kim. His appointment was officially announced on October 1st, 2024, by the President of WeGO, the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

2024-10-02
The event opened with a welcome video-message from WeGO’s Secretary-General, followed by a discussion led by Alexandre Hedjazi and Matteo Taranto from the University of Geneva and Catholic University of Milan. They shared their experiences from the WeGO Champions program, highlighting youth-led efforts in driving urban sustainability and smart initiatives.

2024-09-26
The WeGO Secretariat, in collaboration with Kookmin University, welcomed a delegation of thirty-one Executive MBA students from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. The visit was designed to introduce WeGO’s operations around the world and strengthen the students’ understanding of the organization in promoting smart sustainable development.

2024-09-20
The WeGO Executive Committee (EXCOM) is an annual governance meeting of WeGO EXCOM members to review WeGO’s activities, accomplishments and decide on the key directions of WeGO’s future initiatives.
This year’s EXCOM was hosted by Almaty, with the theme of “Smart City, Smart Citizen” on September 20, 2024.

2024-09-20
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) is thrilled to announce the official opening of its Central Asia Regional Office. The inauguration ceremony took place on September 20th, 2024, at the Almaty City Hall. This momentous event marked a significant milestone for WeGO as it expands its footprint into the Central Asian region, strengthening its commitment to fostering smart and sustainable urban development worldwide.