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.

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.