2023-03-30
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization attended the 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) to promote the Seoul Smart City Prize, the 6th WeGO General Assembly, and other initiatives to the international community.

2023-03-30
In convergence with the 2023 Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) celebrated this week, the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) had the opportunity to meet numerous local government leaders from around the world to discuss Smart Sustainable Development and promote the Seoul Smart City Prize, the 6th WeGO General Assembly, and other WeGO initiatives.

2023-03-17
During WeGO’s visit in Geneva, WeGO had the wonderful opportunity to have a dialogue interview with the President of Le Temps, Yves Daccord.

2023-03-16
In light of the WSIS Forum 2023, WeGO had the opportunity to meet with experts from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), to build synergies in developing the Smart City Index.

2023-03-16
During the WSIS Forum 2023, WeGO explored areas of collaboration with the host of the event, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

2023-03-14
The World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) kick-started its first day with the Mayors’ Roundtable and High-level Dialogue, convening leaders from all over the world including virtual presence of Mayor Oh.

2023-03-13
The WeGO Smart Cities Index 2022 invited interested cities to participate in the archive of the world’s best smart cities practices. With the collected data and information from cities, a final report is published.

2023-03-03
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization and its Secretary General, Ms. Jung-sook Park, took part in the Seoul Spring Reception for Diplomatic Corps Event organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government at the SEBITSEOM Seoul Floating Island to present the city’s key initiatives for the coming year.

2023-02-21
Social gatherings are thriving as the pandemic subsides and in-person activities are now permissible without bounds. In accordance with the freeing of restrictions, WeGO’s Activities Kick-Off 2023 Event came at a timely manner held on February 21st at the Seoul Global Center for our members, partners and stakeholders.

2023-02-10
WeGO Secretary General had a bilateral meeting with the new Ecuadorian Ambassador to South Korea Carlos Eduardo Emanuele. WeGO representatives held talks with the Ecuadorian diplomatic mission and H.E. Carlos Eduardo Emanuele exchanged ideas and explored cooperation in the Smart City related areas.

2023-03-09
WeGO had a very fruitful meeting with the delegation from Bishkek city, led by deputy mayor Mr. Shamyraliev Zhyrgalbek.

2023-03-07
WeGO and Geneva Cities Hub (GCH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance global cooperation and multilateral engagement between the parallel smart city organizations.

2023-02-06
WeGO had a bilateral meeting with the President and CEO of SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), Mr. Ajit Manocha. WeGO had a meeting with the President and CEO of SEMI Mr. Ajit Manocha to discuss the role of semiconductor technologies and corporations in smart city development, identify common missions of WeGO and SEMI for technological innovation, as well as explore opportunities for the Seoul Smart City Prize. 

2023-02-02
WeGO presented at the 5th Global Engagement Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF 2023) co-hosted by the Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment (IGEE), Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, Yonsei University and Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens. It is an annual international event where all stakeholders, including global leaders and experts, convene to collaborate towards accomplishing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

2023-01-09
WeGO and Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s key wire service, signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote the development of sustainable human-centered smart cities.