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UN Women in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the WeGO celebrated International Women’s Day with a resounding call to ‘Invest in Women.’ 1536 2048 WeGO

UN Women in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the WeGO celebrated International Women’s Day with a resounding call to ‘Invest in Women.’

2024-03-08
Secretary General, Jung Sook Park participated in the UN Women’s International Women’s Day Celebration for 2024 on 8 March 2023. An important message for women was presented, together with the international community from all around the world, that investing in women is both necessary and good for everyone’s better future.

WeGO meets Mayors and Governor from Colombia in Seoul, Expanding the Latin American Smart Cities Network(LASCN) Initiative in the region 1501 954 WeGO

WeGO meets Mayors and Governor from Colombia in Seoul, Expanding the Latin American Smart Cities Network(LASCN) Initiative in the region

2024-02-26
WeGO has extended a warm welcome to the four recently elected mayors representing cities across Colombia, including, Cali, Santa Marta, Monteria, and the governor of Valle del Cauca, Colombian government agency PROCOLOMBIA, Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales (Asocapitales) entity representing and defending the common interests and positions of the Colombian capital cities and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Quezon City Delegation Engages in Collaborative Learning Sessions on Smart City Innovations in Seoul 2048 1536 WeGO

Quezon City Delegation Engages in Collaborative Learning Sessions on Smart City Innovations in Seoul

2024-02-21
WeGO welcomed the Quezon City delegation of 40 government officials led by the Vice-Mayor Mr. Gian Carlo Sotto attending WeGO 2024 Activities Kick off event in person. Following their participation in the WeGO kick-off event, the delegation from Quezon City took part in a collaborative session with the speakers from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization.

WeGO Paves the Way for ‘Smart Life in Smart City’ at 2024 Kick-off Event 2048 1365 WeGO

WeGO Paves the Way for ‘Smart Life in Smart City’ at 2024 Kick-off Event

2024-02-20
WeGO 2024 Activities Kick-Off event gathered members and partners both virtually and in person with the primary objective to present new key agendas, programs, and events for implementation in the smart city area throughout 2024. The event was held on the theme of “Smart Life in a Smart City”. Around 200 WeGO members, partners, and stakeholders, participated in the event.

WeGO discusses Seoul Smart City Prize 2024 with SEMI CEO & President Mr. Ajit Manocha 2048 1365 WeGO

WeGO discusses Seoul Smart City Prize 2024 with SEMI CEO & President Mr. Ajit Manocha

2024-02-05
As one of the distinguished Steering Committee members of the Seoul Prize, Mr. Manocha shared how the Seoul Prize aligns with SEMI’s mission to “Connect, Collaborate, and Innovate.”

WeGO and the Embassy of Ecuador Conclude Successful Meeting on AME Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO and the Embassy of Ecuador Conclude Successful Meeting on AME Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

2024-01-31
The outcomes of the meeting were highly promising, with AME expressing strong interest in becoming a WeGO member. Plans were discussed for a prospective visit to South Korea in May 2024 to have an official MoU signing ceremony, potentially involving five mayors and the president of AME.

WeGO and Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Forge Strong Partnership for AIM 2024, Focusing on Future Cities Pillar 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO and Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Forge Strong Partnership for AIM 2024, Focusing on Future Cities Pillar

2024-01-23
WeGO and the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) convened in Seoul to solidify and affirm their partnership for the upcoming AIM 2024, with a particular emphasis on advancing the Future Cities Pillar.

WeGO and CAIND signed an MoU to foster City-Focused Development 2048 1365 WeGO

WeGO and CAIND signed an MoU to foster City-Focused Development

2024-01-23
Through the MOU, WeGO and CAIND, in particular, look forward to identifying projects from the pool of smart city project applications received from the Seoul Smart City Prize and also from the demands shared from WeGO’s member cities.

WeGO meets Dassault Systems, Investissement Québec International, and Sphere Entertainment during CES 2024 1238 826 WeGO

WeGO meets Dassault Systems, Investissement Québec International, and Sphere Entertainment during CES 2024

2024-01-15
Attending one of the most successful tech events featuring cutting-edge and human-centered innovations, WeGO’s primary aim was to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize and also engage with innovative partners and solution providers at the scene of Las Vegas.

WeGO promotes the Seoul Smart City Prize at CES 2024 with its President City Seoul 661 642 WeGO

WeGO promotes the Seoul Smart City Prize at CES 2024 with its President City Seoul

2024-01-11
WeGO joined Seoul during the opening ceremony of the Seoul booth at CES, featuring esteemed guests such as Mr. Oh Se-hoon, Mayor of Seoul, and Mr. Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of Consumer Trade Association (CTA), the organizer of CES.

WeGO brings smart city transition learning to young leaders around the globe and online 1600 1200 WeGO

WeGO brings smart city transition learning to young leaders around the globe and online

2024-01-10
More than 300 students and young professionals have benefitted from the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization’s (WeGO) impactful capacity-building and knowledge-sharing initiative, designed for the next generation of urban leaders.

Exploring New Horizons: Strengthening International Ties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Korea 1080 1440 WeGO

Exploring New Horizons: Strengthening International Ties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Korea

2023-12-29
The gathering brought together key figures driving tourism and urban development in the region, sparking discussions on potential collaborations and shared initiatives.

WeGO had a dynamic meeting with its new corporate member – Dassault Systèmes 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO had a dynamic meeting with its new corporate member – Dassault Systèmes

2023-12-27
Discussions revolved around ambitious plans for 2024, with a focus on leveraging technology for smart urban solutions. We’re thrilled to announce Dassault Systems’ active involvement in the prestigious Seoul Smart City Prize – a testament to their commitment to shaping the cities of the future!

2023 NEAR International Forum and the 14th Subcommittee on Economy and Humanities Exchange 570 380 WeGO

2023 NEAR International Forum and the 14th Subcommittee on Economy and Humanities Exchange

2023-12-11
The 2023 NEAR International Forum and the 14th Subcommittee on Economy and Humanities Exchange took place from December 6th to 8th, 2023 in Gyeongju. Operating under the theme “In the Era of Transformation, Local Government Cooperation in Northeast Asia,” the NEAR Forum aims to assemble government officials and experts among NEAR members to discuss measures to strengthen local government cooperation.

WeGO Champions Navigate Conflict, Media, and Identity in Smart Cities in Milan 570 380 WeGO

WeGO Champions Navigate Conflict, Media, and Identity in Smart Cities in Milan

2023-12-08
On November 14, 2023, the WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions held its fifth in-person workshop series Young Urban Leadership: Perspectives in Dialogue in the Catholic University of Milan. The workshop garnered substantial attendance, with 47 students participating in a thoughtful discussion with esteemed professors. The focal point of the event was the topic of “Redefining Urban Communication: Conflict, Culture, and Digital Media in Smart and Sustainable Cities.”

Retrofitting Athens: WeGO Champions Explore Sustainable Urban Solutions in a City of Heritage 570 380 WeGO

Retrofitting Athens: WeGO Champions Explore Sustainable Urban Solutions in a City of Heritage

2023-12-08
The WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions program continues its momentum this November 3 by successfully holding its workshop in Athens, at the University of Patras. Seen as a symbolic place of arts and human progress, Athens perfectly fits the theme of WeGO Champion’s fourth offline workshop: Urban Retrofitting.

WeGO Empowers Young Urban Development Leaders Through WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions 2023 in Baku, Munich, and Geneva 570 380 WeGO

WeGO Empowers Young Urban Development Leaders Through WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions 2023 in Baku, Munich, and Geneva

2023-12-08
After its successful first run last year, WeGO is expanding the program to a hybrid: the program will be conducted online and in-person. To guide young leaders on centering smart city development back to its citizens, WeGO has published an online course titled “Accelerating, Benchmarking, and Communicating Smart and Sustainable Cities’ Transitions on the online learning website.

WeGO Engages in Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO Engages in Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023

2023-11-16
The conference marked a critical juncture where participants engaged in a collective reevaluation of tourism through a broader lens. The shift in perspective not only urged individuals to reflect on their personal relationship with tourism but also prompted a collective introspection on a societal level.

WeGO Secretary General gave an opening remark at the UN ITU Webinar dedicated to digital transformation 750 417 WeGO

WeGO Secretary General gave an opening remark at the UN ITU Webinar dedicated to digital transformation

2023-11-01
The WeGO Secretary-General highlighted the need for a human-centered approach to smart city development, where technology is used to solve practical challenges and improve the well-being of residents.

WeGO met with C40 Cities 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO met with C40 Cities

2023-10-27
The C40 Cities is a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are working towards climate-related issues. Interestingly, Mayor Oh Se-hoon (the Mayor of Seoul) is not only the President City of WeGO, but also serves as the Vice Chair City of C0 Cities.

WeGO Moderated the 7th UNPOG Regional Symposium 2048 1152 WeGO

WeGO Moderated the 7th UNPOG Regional Symposium

2023-10-20
The 7th Regional Symposium on Effective Global Governance and Digital Transformation provided an excellent opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants were able to gain valuable insights into the critical role of digital technologies in advancing the 2030 Agenda, fostering global cooperation, and shaping the future of governance.

WeGO met the Delegation from Hue City 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO met the Delegation from Hue City

2023-10-19
The WeGO Secretariat facilitated the visit by the government officials from Hue City (Vietnam) and promoted WeGO activities to the delegation. Hue City expressed interest in WeGO Membership and interest in participating in the Seoul Smart City Prize.

Smart City Youth Program “WeGO Champions” runs for its second year 2048 1152 WeGO

Smart City Youth Program “WeGO Champions” runs for its second year

2023-09-27
After the success from last year’s ‘WeGO Champions’, the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) is continuing the program with a wider scope. side from online lectures, this year’s program will also be hosted in-person in six other cities–Baku (Azerbaijan), Munich (Germany), Geneva (Switzerland), Athens (Greece), Milan (Italy), and Los Angeles (USA).

WeGO members gathered together during the 6th WeGO General Assembly in Seoul 2048 1536 WeGO

WeGO members gathered together during the 6th WeGO General Assembly in Seoul

2023-09-26
As the main governance meeting of WeGO, at the General Assembly WeGO’s accomplishments are reviewed and decisions are made on key agenda items such as the election of new President City, Vice President Cities, Executive Committee Members, approval of statute changes, and selection of the next General Assembly host city.

Seoul Smart City Prize Winners Receive Awards from WeGO 1418 663 WeGO

Seoul Smart City Prize Winners Receive Awards from WeGO

2023-09-25
Out of 240 entries and 40 finalists, WeGO honored 21 cities, corporations, institutions, and individuals across multiple categories for the first-ever Seoul Smart City Prize, which was established by WeGO this year to promote human-centered smart city initiatives.

WeGO and GGGI signed an MoU to foster the future of resilience 1440 1080 WeGO

WeGO and GGGI signed an MoU to foster the future of resilience

2023-09-15
WeGO and GGGI collaboration focuses on innovative strategies, policy support, green funds, and fostering partnerships including climate-resilient.

Asia’s largest smart city exhibition, World Smart City Expo 2023 opens in Goyang, Korea 2048 1536 WeGO

Asia’s largest smart city exhibition, World Smart City Expo 2023 opens in Goyang, Korea

2023-09-08
WeGO Secretary General Jung Sook Park delivered a keynote speech at Asia’s largest smart city exhibition, the World Smart City Expo 2023.

UN Women’s Second Policy Forum Explores Intersection of Climate, Gender, and Technology 2048 1572 WeGO

UN Women’s Second Policy Forum Explores Intersection of Climate, Gender, and Technology

2023-09-08
Secretary General of WeGO covered a session regarding the topic “Gender, Smart City and ESG: Cities’ Gender-Responsive Action on Climate Change” during the UN Women’s Second Policy Forum

WeGO Executive Committee Meeting Convenes to Drive Global Initiatives Forward 1692 903 WeGO

WeGO Executive Committee Meeting Convenes to Drive Global Initiatives Forward

2023-09-04
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization successfully concluded its Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM) that was held virtually hosted by the President City Seoul.

Call For Solutions- Green transitions for industrial cities 1702 2048 WeGO

Call For Solutions- Green transitions for industrial cities

2023-08-28
A call for solutions on “Green transitions for industrial cities” is open to both public and private sectors worldwide, especially industrial and port cities, to share innovative urban strategies, solutions, and partnerships.

WeGO and NIA Joint Workshop Attracts International Participants to learn about Smart City, ICT, AI, DATA and Network 1247 1077 WeGO

WeGO and NIA Joint Workshop Attracts International Participants to learn about Smart City, ICT, AI, DATA and Network

2023-07-27
WeGO and NIA co-organized a workshop in South Korea. The workshop has attracted over 17 local and national-level urban practitioners from Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

WeGO continues boosting ties with NEOM 1411 1058 WeGO

WeGO continues boosting ties with NEOM

2023-07-26
WeGO visited the NEOM exhibition at the DDP to expand its partnership with the Middle Eastern kingdom’s $500 billion futuristic city.

WeGO and SHRDC conducted an annual regular training program for WeGO members 1586 927 WeGO

WeGO and SHRDC conducted an annual regular training program for WeGO members

2023-07-20
WeGO and SHRDC conducted an annual regular training program for WeGO members.

The Expert Judges of the Seoul Smart City Prize Assemble For the First Time 778 574 WeGO

The Expert Judges of the Seoul Smart City Prize Assemble For the First Time

2023-07-18
The Seoul Smart City Prize received over 200 applications from 47 countries and 93 cities from regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, and Oceania.

Building a Smarter Future: How Baguio City Is Transforming Urban Living 2000 1414 WeGO

Building a Smarter Future: How Baguio City Is Transforming Urban Living

2023-07-07
“We would like to thank WeGO for this opportunity and we do appreciate that WeGO is very active in reaching all members to pursue the goals and objectives of WeGO. We are grateful indeed that we are part of the WeGO family” – Atty. Leticia O. Clemente, Baguio City Budget Office.

WeGO Matchmaking Program Results SRPOST & Baguio City 773 531 WeGO

WeGO Matchmaking Program Results SRPOST & Baguio City

2023-07-07
Baguio City (Philippines) and SRPOST (WeGO corporate member) will be developing a smart CCTV platform that can detect guns and weapons in real-time and this solution will help city to prevent violence and protect citizens.

WeGO kicked off the annual regular training program for WeGO members 1920 1080 WeGO

WeGO kicked off the annual regular training program for WeGO members

2023-06-27
WeGO and Seoul Human Resource Development Center (SHRDC) kicked off the annual regular training program for WeGO members.

WeGO Secretary-General had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea 1280 1706 WeGO

WeGO Secretary-General had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Philippines to Korea

2023-06-19
WeGO had a very fruitful meeting with H.E. Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega to discuss challenges and advancements in terms of digitalization, sustainability, and smart cities in the Philippines.

WeGO’s global expansion through strategic alliance with UAE 570 380 WeGO

WeGO’s global expansion through strategic alliance with UAE

2023-05-10
In a bid to expand regionally, a bilateral meeting was held with Abu Dhabi Municipality to explore collaborations with WeGO in linking up with smart cities in the Middle East.

WeGO human-centered smart city initiatives welcomed in the Middle East 570 380 WeGO

WeGO human-centered smart city initiatives welcomed in the Middle East

2023-05-09
WeGO made a grand debut in the Middle East at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023 in Abu Dhabi, UAE hosted by the Annual Investment Meeting Foundation.

  • WeGO receives embassy support for new regional initiatives 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO receives embassy support for new regional initiatives
    WeGO publishes 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Activities booklet 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO publishes 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Activities booklet
  • WeGO discusses joint activities with sister organizations at year-end event 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO discusses joint activities with sister organizations at year-end event
    WeGO connects ASEAN local leaders with Korean and international partners 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO connects ASEAN local leaders with Korean and international partners
    WeGO smart cities activator in focus at US smart city event 150 150 WeGO
    WeGO smart cities activator in focus at US smart city event
    WeGO networks with Filipino stakeholders ahead of GA in 2020 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO networks with Filipino stakeholders ahead of GA in 2020
    WeGO supports Kampala at smart city event in Seoul 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO supports Kampala at smart city event in Seoul
    WeGO awards KRW 10 mln in prizes to Korean and German startups 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO awards KRW 10 mln in prizes to Korean and German startups
    WeGO supports resilient urban development at new international forum 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO supports resilient urban development at new international forum
    Citypreneurs promoted at leading startup event in Southern Italy 570 380 WeGO
    Citypreneurs promoted at leading startup event in Southern Italy
    WeGO strengthens network with ASEAN mayors 150 150 WeGO
    WeGO strengthens network with ASEAN mayors
    WeGO invites ASEAN leaders to mayoral conference in Seoul 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO invites ASEAN leaders to mayoral conference in Seoul
    WeGO swaps membership with FIWARE Foundation 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO swaps membership with FIWARE Foundation
    Washington DC shares best practices at WeGO smart city roundtable 570 380 WeGO
    Washington DC shares best practices at WeGO smart city roundtable
    Pres. Park promotes WeGO across Latin America 570 380 WeGO
    Pres. Park promotes WeGO across Latin America
    Citypreneurs promoted at CES Asia for expansion to Shanghai 570 380 WeGO
    Citypreneurs promoted at CES Asia for expansion to Shanghai
    SG Lee delivers keynote to mayors at innovation forum in Chengdu 570 380 WeGO
    SG Lee delivers keynote to mayors at innovation forum in Chengdu
    Kampala selected as beneficiary of feasibility study in 2019 570 380 WeGO
    Kampala selected as beneficiary of feasibility study in 2019
    SG Lee continues meetings with ambassadors 570 380 WeGO
    SG Lee continues meetings with ambassadors
    WeGO meets with Dominican officials in Seoul 150 150 WeGO
    WeGO meets with Dominican officials in Seoul
    WeGO pushes toward relations with 100 smart cities in India 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO pushes toward relations with 100 smart cities in India
    Nur-Sultan officials meet WeGO on trip to Seoul 570 380 WeGO
    Nur-Sultan officials meet WeGO on trip to Seoul
    WeGO meets with Asian public transport authorities in Seoul 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO meets with Asian public transport authorities in Seoul
    SG Lee meets with Makati mayor ahead of 2020 GA 570 380 WeGO
    SG Lee meets with Makati mayor ahead of 2020 GA
    WeGO receives smart city award in Malaysia 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO receives smart city award in Malaysia
    Delegation from East Asia Regional Office visits Secretariat 570 380 WeGO
    Delegation from East Asia Regional Office visits Secretariat
    SG Lee steps up engagement with diplomatic missions 570 380 WeGO
    SG Lee steps up engagement with diplomatic missions
    MOU with ICDI concluded at smart city event in Taiwan 570 380 WeGO
    MOU with ICDI concluded at smart city event in Taiwan
    Officials from 11 member cities complete training program in Seoul 570 380 WeGO
    Officials from 11 member cities complete training program in Seoul
    WeGO welcomes Belgian king to smart city symposium 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO welcomes Belgian king to smart city symposium
    WeGO attends world’s leading real estate conference MIPIM 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO attends world’s leading real estate conference MIPIM
    FNF Head of Asia explores areas of cooperation with WeGO 570 380 WeGO
    FNF Head of Asia explores areas of cooperation with WeGO
    Italian national broadcaster RAI interviews WeGO 570 380 WeGO
    Italian national broadcaster RAI interviews WeGO
    WeGO holds first domestic briefing session for year’s activities 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO holds first domestic briefing session for year’s activities
    WeGO Secretary General meets with WFUNA counterpart 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO Secretary General meets with WFUNA counterpart
    WeGO strengthens partnerships at key events in Hong Kong 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO strengthens partnerships at key events in Hong Kong
    WeGO takes part in Indonesian finance summit 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO takes part in Indonesian finance summit
  • WeGO publishes 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Activities booklet 150 150 WeGO
    WeGO publishes 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Activities booklet
    EXCOM 2019 to take place in Seongnam, Korea 300 200 WeGO
    EXCOM 2019 to take place in Seongnam, Korea
    WeGO enters into MOU with KISDI 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO enters into MOU with KISDI
    WeGO signs MOU with Re-Imagining Cities Foundation 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO signs MOU with Re-Imagining Cities Foundation
    WeGO receives mayoral delegation from Peru 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO receives mayoral delegation from Peru
    WeGO brings focus to PPPs for smart cities at Seoul forum 570 380 WeGO
    WeGO brings focus to PPPs for smart cities at Seoul forum