Fuzhou Hosts World Cities Day 31 Oct to 2 Nov 2026, Sharing Urban Development Guidelines
Fuzhou hosts the 2026 World Cities Day from 31 October to 2 November 2026, bringing together international experts to exchange sustainable urban development approaches.
The World Cities Day Fuzhou Organising Committee, together with the Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and the Fujian Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, organised the 2026 World Cities Day in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, from 31 October to 2 November 2026. The event was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China, the Fujian Provincial People's Government, and UN-Habitat to present people-centred urban development under the theme Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All. Activities include a global award ceremony, international conferences, and exhibitions of urban regeneration innovations.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 2026 World Cities Day and the 4th Shanghai Award Ceremony |
| Main Theme | Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All |
| Venue | Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China |
| Dates | 31 October to 2 November 2026 |
| Key Schedule | Opening ceremony on 31 October 2026 and main conference on the morning of 1 November 2026 |
International Conferences and Advancing Sustainable Cities
The opening ceremony took place on 31 October 2026 alongside the presentation of the 4th Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, or the Shanghai Award. Representatives from various countries exchanged practical approaches and lessons of success to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda and the New Urban Agenda. Meanwhile, the main conference on the morning of 1 November 2026 brought together more than 100 mayors, representatives of international organisations, academics, and experts from China and abroad to discuss trends in high-quality urban development and launch a report on China's urban development guidelines.
The event also features sub-conferences to expand specialised international cooperation. Key conference topics include:
- The meeting of the Executive Board Office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, or UN-Habitat
- The China-UK academic exchange conference on liveable green urban development and expanding international cooperation
- The China-South Korea housing and urban development cooperation conference
- The China-Canada exchange conference on green and low-carbon buildings
- The 3rd exchange conference on housing between Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Interactive Exhibition Area and Study Visits in Fuzhou
In addition, there is an interactive exhibition area focusing on urban regeneration and high-quality housing development, bringing together global sustainability trends and China's urban management approaches. The exhibition also reflects the commitment to improving people's quality of life and new directions for the construction industry to share experiences internationally. At the same time, participants also visited on-site locations in Fuzhou to observe the achievements in renovating old residential communities, urban flood control systems, and smart city development.
This news is of interest to event organisers looking to study the format of organising international conferences alongside interactive exhibition areas and on-site study visits. Hotel professionals can follow trends in green buildings and smart cities to apply to hospitality businesses, whilst travellers will see Fuzhou's progress in regenerating traditional communities and developing infrastructure to accommodate visitors.