09:00 - 10:30
Registration
10:30 - 11:20
Opening Ceremony
11:20 - 12:20
Plenary Session – Beyond Borders: Transforming Cities through Global Cooperation
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 16:10
Cities Networkin
Exclusive to Heads of Delegation
13:30 – 14:45
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by The World Bank
MENA Cities: Powering Productivity and Jobs
13:30 – 14:45
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by Quality of Life Program & UN-Habitat
Elevating Quality of Life: A Transformative Approach to Urban Development
14:55 – 16:10
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by OECD
Global Sports, Cultural And Business Events As A Driver For Urban Development And Local Impact
14:55 – 16:10
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by PLATFORMA
Empowering Young Local Leaders through Intergenerational Dialogue and Decentralized Development Cooperation
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
13:30 - 16:10
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
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
14:40 – 16:00
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by UN-Habitat ROAS
From Data to Impact: How Voluntary Local Reviews & SDG Localization Drive Development in Cities
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Bridging Cities: Exploring Solutions for Shared Challenges
17:00 – 22:00
Evening Program
17:00 – 20:00
Urban Visits
9:00 – 10:00
Plenary Session – Local Economic Development and Investment: Strategies for Sustainable Urban Growth
10:00 – 11:00
Plenary Session – In Conversation with Gigaprojects’ CEOs: Perspectives on Riyadh’s Urban Leap
11:00 – 12:30
Urban Financing Forum:
Insights from Financial Institutions
11:00 – 12:15
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by UNDP
Successful Multi-lateral Governance and Co-creation Processes
11:00 – 12:15
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
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 16:00
Urban Financing Forum:
City-led Project Pitches
13:30 – 14:45
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by MedCities
Building Metropolitan Governance To Enhance The Provision Of Services With A Focus On Sustainable Urban Mobility
13:30 – 14:45
Forum for Local Action Session Organized by VNG International
Community Score Card: A Participatory Governance Tool for Enhanced Service Delivery and Citizen Engagement
