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.

2024-09-05
The Seoul Smart City Prize, an international award that honors innovation and excellence in smart city development, is proud to announce the semi-finalists for its 2024 edition.

2024-08-19
The WeGO Secretariat, represented met a distinguished delegation of 13 members from Makati City headed by City Councilor Armando Padilla during their visit from Makati City to Seoul.

2024-08-09
WeGO had a very fruitful discussion with the Embassy of Italy to discuss smart city initiatives in Italy and explore potential areas of cooperation between Italian and Korean cities. The Embassy of Italy will suggest Italian cities interested in potential cooperation, which WeGO will then use to facilitate invitations for the upcoming Seoul Smart Life Week.

2024-08-01
WeGO participated in the 6th Northeast Asian Mayors’ Forum (NEAMF), engaging with cities from the Northeast Asia region to discuss critical urban issues.

2024-07-16
The MoU between WeGO and Asocapitales underscores their commitment to promoting smart, sustainable urban solutions through knowledge sharing and capacity building.

2024-07-15
WeGO attended the “2024 International Organizations Career Fair” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

2024-07-12
This meeting marks a significant step in WeGO’s ongoing efforts to foster global partnerships and advance its mission of creating smart, inclusive and sustainable urban environments.

2024-07-08
WeGO and IMD published a special edition of the case study book showcasing select winners of the Seoul Smart City Prize that shared their cases to be published as part of the many benefits of the Seoul Smart City Prize.

2024-06-28
WeGO Champions Session in Geneva served as a dynamic platform for young leaders and experts to address pivotal issues surrounding climate change.

2024-06-26
SEMI joining as the official partner awarding one of the Special Mentions for the Seoul Smart City Prize.

2024-06-25
Dassault Systèmes submitted an application for the Seoul Smart City Prize, showcasing their commitment to smart urban development.

2024-06-26
The Waterloo session, focusing on “Accelerating, Benchmarking, and Communicating Smart and Sustainable Cities’ Transitions,” provided a critical platform for discussing the evolving nature of urbanization, digitization, and globalization.

2024-06-19
The Training Program is connected to the 2nd Seoul Smart City Prize Ceremony and Smart Life Week opening in Seoul.

2024-06-17
At the World Cities Summit 2024, the WeGO Secretary General Jung Sook Park had a bilateral meeting with Her Excellency Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Special Envoy for Sustainable Urbanization and the Former Executive Director of UN-Habitat.

2024-06-12
Seoul Smart City Prize, serves as a platform for sustained engagement, offering the possibility to implement a smart city project based on their winning initiatives, advancing and expanding their original concept of the project.

2024-06-07
WeGO Secretary-General Ms. Park Jung-Sook, moderated the first session of the Korea Times Forum on women’s representation in the public sector, poses with panelists at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul.

2024-06-02
The event facilitated important meetings between the WeGO and key global leaders and organizations to discuss advancements in smart city initiatives.

2024-05-30
This event was co-organized by the United for Smart and Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative by the University of Geneva, and WeGO for the WeGO Smart Sustainable Champions initiative during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland.

2024-05-29
The reception provides an opportunity for attendees to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and build collaborative relationships.

2024-05-28
The dialogue presents a unique platform for leaders to share their experiences and provide strategic input on fostering smart cities that prioritize people and communities.

2024-05-28
ITU’s Citiverse session has successfully set a new direction for the future of smart cities, elaborating the need for technology that prioritizes human-centeredness and sustainability within the digital realm.

2024-05-28
The dialogue underscored the importance of aligning smart city initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), safeguarding human rights, enhancing social inclusion, and advancing climate adaptation and resilience strategies.

2024-05-24
WeGO is excited to announce a special session for students from Navarra University, focusing on WeGO’s programs and initiatives in smart city development.

2024-05-21
WeGO Secretary General Ms. Jung Sook Park had a meeting with His Excellency XING Haiming, the Ambassador of China to Korea, at the Embassy of China in Korea.

2024-05-16
WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions or ‘WeGO Champions’ is WeGO’s initiative to build on the capacity of young people in the field of smart city development.

2024-05-09
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) is thrilled to announce the official opening of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office.

2024-05-08
WeGO’s participation in AIM 2024 included a series of strategic engagements and discussions aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in smart city development.