09:00 - 10:30
Registration
10:30 - 11:05
Opening Ceremony
11:05 - 12:05
Plenary Session – Beyond Borders: Transforming Cities through Global Cooperation
12:05 - 12:15
Mayor’s Group Photo
12:15 - 13:10
Lunch
13:10 - 15:40
Cities Networking
Exclusive to Heads of Delegation
13:10 – 14:25
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by The World Bank
MENA Cities: Powering Productivity and Jobs
13:10 – 14:25
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by Quality of Life Program & UN-Habitat
Elevating Quality of Life: A Transformative Approach to Urban Development
14:35 – 15:50
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by OECD
Global Sports, Cultural And Business Events As A Driver For Urban Development And Local Impact
14:35 – 15:50
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by PLATFORMA
Empowering Young Local Leaders through Intergenerational Dialogue and Decentralized Development Cooperation
15:40 - 16:40
In Conversation - Perspectives on Riyadh’s Urban Leap (CEOs Talk)
17:30 - 20:30
Evening Program
17:30 - 20:30
Urban Visits
09:00 – 10:00
Plenary Session – Towards Resilience: Climate Adaptation & Mitigation in Arab and European Cities
10:00 – 11:00
Plenary Session – Digital Transformation in Urban Governance: Insights from European and Arab Cities
11:10 - 13:40
Cities Leadership Forum
Exclusive to Heads of Delegation
11:10 – 12:20
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by UNESCWA
Building Resilient and Inclusive Smart Cities: Advancing Digital Transformation for Sustainability, Innovation, and Quality of Life
11:10 – 12:20
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by SALAR International
Resilient Communities and Cities Under Climate
12:30 – 13:40
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by Quality of Life
Shaping Sustainable, Livable Cities: Environmental Dialogues
12:30 – 13:40
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by AMPCC
Digitalization for Better Urban Governance
13:40 - 14:40
Lunch
14:40 – 16:00
17:30 – 20:30
Evening Program
17:30 – 20:30
Urban Visits
20:00 - 21:20
AUDI Dinner
9:00 – 10:00
Plenary Session – Local Economic Development and Investment: Strategies for Sustainable Urban Growth
10:00 – 14:00
Urban Financing Forum:
- Insights from Financial Institutions
- Technical Introductions
- City-led Project Pitches
10:00 – 11:15
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by UNDP
Successful Multi-lateral Governance and Co-creation Processes
10:00 – 11:15
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by Center for Local Governance (CLG - KSA)
The Role of Decentralization in Strengthening Local Governance: Financial, Administrative, and Legal Insights from Global and Regional Practices
11:30 - 12:45
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by MedCities
Building Metropolitan Governance To Enhance The Provision Of Services With A Focus On Sustainable Urban Mobility
11:30 - 12:45
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by VNG International
Community Score Card: A Participatory Governance Tool for Enhanced Service Delivery and Citizen Engagement
