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Seoul Smart City Prize

About

Marking its fourth year, the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) is expanding its youth capacity-building program, WeGO Sustainable Smart City Champions (or ‘WeGO Champions’). ‘WeGO Champions’ is an initiative open to students and young leaders worldwide, aimed at enhancing their skills in the field of smart city development.

Building on the contents of the previous years, the program is now adding new lectures on the topic of smart and sustainable housing in www.cityresiliencetraining.com. The WeGO Champions program will also continue with in-person workshops in global cities such as Athens, Brescia, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, New York, and Seoul.

In addition, in 2025, WeGO will launch its inaugural Global Youth Award. The initiative aims to recognize exceptional global youth leaders excelling in areas such as smart cities, advanced technologies, net-zero initiatives, digital innovation, culture, and leadership.

Programme Overview

Theme

Accelerating, Benchmarking, and Communicating Smart and Sustainable Cities’ Transitions

Goal

Fostering knowledge and building capacities in youth in Korea and overseas in the field of urban development, sustainability and smart cities

Eligibility

Open to all youth under 35

Registration

Duration

All Year Around

Awards

Certificate signed by the WeGO Secretariat

Offline Workshops Schedule

Program Flyer

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WeGO Champions Program November 2024 Workshop Wrap-Up: Shaping Smart and Sustainable Cities for the Future in Athens, Baku, Brescia, and Milan 1600 1200 WeGO
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WeGO Champions Program November 2024 Workshop Wrap-Up: Shaping Smart and Sustainable Cities for the Future in Athens, Baku, Brescia, and Milan

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.

WeGO Smart Sustainable City Champions – Understanding Smart Cities: A Multi-Expert Dialogue 2048 1536 WeGO
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WeGO Smart Sustainable City Champions – Understanding Smart Cities: A Multi-Expert Dialogue

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 Champions hosts third workshop in Geneva in collaboration with United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) 2048 1536 WeGO
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WeGO Champions hosts third workshop in Geneva in collaboration with United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

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.

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Seoul, South Korea 03188
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