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Vancouver Welcomes the World Urban Forum
This June 19-23, the world will gather in Vancouver, Canada, for the Third Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF3) to identify solutions
to the critical problems facing cities around the globe. The Government of Canada is proud to partner with UN-HABITAT to host this historic
biennial meeting, themed Our Future: Sustainable Cities Turning Ideas into Action. More than 6,000 participants from 150 nations are
expected in Vancouver over five days. Will you be one of them?
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Who Will Attend?
This hands-on, results-oriented forum will bring together international experts, government officials, and members of civil society representing:
- All Levels of Government
- Local Authorities
- Intergovernmental Organizations
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Organizations
- Community Groups
- Urban and Business Professionals
- Academics and Students
- National and International Associations
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WUF3 Program Outline Now Available Online
More detailed information on the Forum themes and sub-themes, session formats, hotels, registration, and visa requirements.
Download it now. (pdf file 1.28 MB) Program Elements
Dialogues Facilitated discussions on questions related to a specific sub-theme.
Plenary Sessions and Keynote Addresses Renowned speakers offer context and thought-provoking views about issues of urbanization.
Debates Two people argue opposing viewpoints on various topics related to urbanization.
Round Tables Peer groups, such as elected officials, youth, women and others share experiences and views.
Networking and Training Events Over 100 hands-on, practical, informal sessions for learning, sharing ideas and best practices.
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Register Now
There is no fee to attend the World Urban Forum, but you must
register in advance and pay for your own travel and accommodation.
For more information visit
www.unhabitat.org/wuf or
www.wuf3-fum3.ca
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General Inquiries
[email protected]
WUF Secretariat - Nairobi
PO Box 30030, Nairobi 00100, KENYA.
Tel1 : +254 20 7623133
Tel2 : +254 20 7623132
Fax1 : +254 20 7624175
Fax2 : +254 20 7624250
WUF3 Logistics - Vancouver
Suite 578-999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3E1, CANADA.
Tel : +1 604.666.1293
Fax : +1 604.641.1338
Email: [email protected]
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