LKYCIC at World Cities Summit 2026

LKYCIC is proud to be part of the World Cities Summit 2026 (14–16 June, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre), contributing to global dialogue on liveable and sustainable cities.

At the Summit, LKYCIC and ASD co-organized a SUTD exhibition, alongside a strong line-up of engagements, including:

• Opening address at the Science of Cities Symposium and moderator of the Lee Kuan Yew City Prize panel discussion with the laureate winner and special mention cities (Prof Cheong Koon Hean, LKYCIC)
• Leadership plenary sessions on Smart Cities and Resilient & Regenerative Cities (Asst Prof Immanuel Koh, Prof Khoo Peng Beng, ASD)
• Research and Young Researcher Spotlights at the Science of Cities Symposium (Prof Thomas Schroepfer (ASD), Dr Dinithi Jayasekara, Mr Li Bayi, Ms Sarah Wong (LKYCIC))
• Talks on mobility and liveability (Research Asst Prof Samuel Chng, LKYCIC)
• City Innovators Stage session on AI and smart cities (Assoc Prof Sam Joyce Conrad, ASD)
• CLC publications spotlight on Regenerative Cities (Asst Prof Peter Ortner (ASD) and Research Asst Prof Samuel Chng(LKYCIC))
• City Network for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP Network) Research Fellowship Masterclass (Dr Belinda Yuen)
• Young Leaders Symposium participation (Dr Ng Shu Tian, Dr Suhaila Binte Zainal Shah, Mr Li Bayi, Ms Flora Du from LKYCIC)

Visit the SUTD pavilion to engage with our researchers and explore how design, policy, and technology come together to shape future-ready cities.

About World Cities Summit 2026
The World Cities Summit 2026 (June 14–16, Singapore) is a premier executive forum where global government leaders, mayors, and industry stakeholders convene to address urban sustainability and infrastructure resilience. The event focuses on driving strategic cross-sector partnerships and delivering actionable solutions to develop scalable, future-ready urban environments.