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.

2024-05-03
During the upcoming event, WeGO is set to host the official MENA Regional Office Opening Ceremony in Abu Dhabi, aimed at promoting WeGO’s vision and smart city initiatives across the region.

2024-04-25
The meeting between WeGO and the Denmark Ministry of Digital Government and Gender Equality highlighted a promising start to a collaborative effort in developing collaborative digital innovations for sustainable and inclusive urban development.

2024-04-24
A highlight of the meeting was the enthusiastic endorsement of the Seoul Smart City Prize by both parties, with WeGO encouraging Bruneian cities to participate in the upcoming Seoul Smart City Prize 2024.

2024-05-19
WeGO showcased the Seoul Smart City Prize, emphasizing its role in recognizing and rewarding innovative smart city projects that prioritize human-centric solutions.

2024-05-18
São Paulo State representatives shared insights into their state’s initiatives and vision in the smart city area.

2024-05-18
WeGO’s Secretary General took part in the opening ceremony of the Seoul Hiking Tourism Center, an initiative by the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO)

2024-04-05
The WeGO Secretariat, led by the Secretary General of WeGO, Ms. Jung Sook Park attended the 2024 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) in Kaohsiung from 21st to 22nd March 2024.

2024-04-01
Are you passionate about shaping the future of urban living? Do you have innovative ideas to create smarter, more sustainable cities? Then the Seoul Smart City Prize 2024 is calling for your brilliance!

2024-03-21
The WeGO Secretariat attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 SCSE in Taipei on 19th March 2024 together with approximately 500 foreign guests, including Mayors and Deputy Mayors, from 112 cities in 46 countries.

2024-03-11
In the dynamic world of urban development, WeGO continues to shine, capturing the attention of media outlets worldwide. As we delve into the first quarter of 2024, let’s take a closer look at the headlines that have been buzzing with news of WeGO’s activities and achievements.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.”