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.
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.
2023-05-07
The acceleration of smart city development is seen in the Middle East as their heavy investment in new smart city initiatives is underway. In the pursuit of WeGO’s regional expansion, this mission trip to Abu Dhabi has formed a strong connection within the region.
2023-05-05
The Korean Ministry of Environment started the “Disposable Zero Challenge” campaign to reduce the use of disposable products from February 27th. WeGO took a part in the Zero Disposables Challenge.
2023-05-04
WeGO and the Institute of Smart City & Architecture step up a partnership to strengthen smart city cooperation
2023-04-26
WeGO and Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) solidified a partnership with an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through a virtual signing ceremony between representatives in WeGO and UAE.
2023-04-26
WeGO and APDA signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote the development of sustainable human-centered smart cities in Japan and South Korea.
2023-04-06
The Smart City Observatory (SCO), part of the IMD World Competitiveness Center (WCC), produced a study that combines hard data and survey responses to show the extent to which technology is enabling cities to address the challenges they face to achieve a higher quality of life for their inhabitants.
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.
2026-11-03
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) convened its 2026 Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM) online on October 28, hosted by the São Paulo Municipality. The meeting took place ahead of the 7th WeGO General Assembly, to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 26-27, 2026.
2026-10-07
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) successfully hosted the 2026 Sustainable Smart City Champions Session in Seoul, as part of the Smart Life Week event co-hosted by WeGO and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The session brought together youth awardees, global experts, and city leaders under the theme “Youth x Experts: A Dialogue on Smart Cities”.
2026-10-06
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), in partnership with its President City, Seoul Metropolitan Government, hosted the Seoul Smart City Prize Ceremony in Seoul. Outstanding smart city initiatives dedicated to advancing human-centric and technological innovation were honored at the ceremony. Drawing from 210 submissions from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and Oceania, WeGO recognized 21 winners across the Tech-InnovaCity, Human-CentriCity, Special Mention, and Leadership categories for driving exceptional smart city advancements.
2026-09-07
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) was invited to take part in the Global Symbiosis Consortium’s Performance Sharing Workshop, held at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun. Ms. Eunbyul Elena Cho, WeGO’s Program Director, delivered a keynote speech to students and faculty from partner universities in the Consortium across the country.
2026-09-04
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) took part in the 50th General Assembly of the HUFS International Model United Nations (HIMUN), hosted by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) at Obama Hall on the university’s Seoul Campus. WeGO has been invited to the Assembly for two consecutive years.
2026-08-31
The World Smart Cities Organization (WeGO) welcomed H.E. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of The Hague, and representatives from the City of The Hague for a meeting at the WeGO Secretariat to explore opportunities for future collaboration in the field of smart cities and international cooperation.
2026-08-03
The Seoul Smart City Prize is proud to announce the semi-finalists for its 2026 edition. Reflecting its growing global impact, the 4th Edition of the Prize received 210 submissions from 142 cities across 56 countries, spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania.
2026-07-31
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the AI International Standards Global Expert Invitation Seminar (AI-CJK Forum). The forum brought together AI standardization experts and practitioners from Japan, Korea, and China, representing academia, industry, testing and certification bodies, as well as representatives from international standardization organizations.
2026-07-31
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), together with its President City, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), and the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency (SUSA), concluded a four-day mission to Addis Ababa centered on the Final Dissemination Seminar of the 2025 Seoul Smart City Prize International Cooperation Program.
2026-07-29
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) participated in the 2026 International Career Fair which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held at Seoul City Hall, engaging with university students and young job seekers interested in pursuing careers in international organizations.