7th Guangzhou Award

2026-09-20

The Third Session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Climate Action, Public Health and Sustainable Urban Development

On the evening of September 17, the third session of the Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation was successfully held. Representatives of urban innovation initiatives from Novy Urengoy, Russia; Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya; Bilecik, Türkiye; Istanbul, Türkiye; and São Paulo, Brazil, presented their initiatives and took part in the Q&A session.

2026-09-20

The Second Session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Social Inclusion, Community Well-being and Just Transition

On September 16, the second session of the 7th Guangzhou Award International Seminars on Learning from Urban Innovation was successfully held. Representatives of urban innovation initiatives from Tianjin, China; Mandaluyong, the Philippines; Bogotá, Colombia; Neuquén, Argentina; and Rabat, Morocco, presented their initiatives and took part in Q&A sessions.

2026-09-20

The First Session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Digital Governance & Smart Urban Innovation

On the evening of September 15, the first session ofthe Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation of the 7th Guangzhou Award was successfully held. Representatives from five cities: Sinan County, Republic of Korea; Qingdao, China; Chania, Greece; Kampala, Ugandaand and Heerlen, the Netherlands, participated in the session and presented their initiatives under the theme of “Digital Governance and Smart City Innovation.”

2026-09-18

The first session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Digital governance & smart urban innovation

This session focused on how cities can enhance governance efficiency and improve public services through digital governance, smart technologies, and innovative approaches, while addressing complex urban development challenges and strengthening urban resilience.

2026-09-18

The second session of the 7th Guangzhou Award Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation: Social inclusion, community well-being and just transition

The session focused on how cities can enhance residents' well-being, reduce social inequalities, and ensure that no one is left behind through inclusive policies, community participation, and social innovation.

2026-09-16

International Seminar on Learning from Urban Innovation for 7th Guangzhou Award kicks off

From September 15 to 17, representatives of 15 shortlisted initiatives from around the world will present their initiatives, engage in discussions, and respond to questions from the Jury and online participants as part of the final evaluation process.

2026-06-26

7th Guangzhou Award: 15 urban innovation initiatives shortlisted for final evaluation

On June 25, the Release of the Shortlist of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) was held in Tangier, Morocco, announcing the 15 Shortlisted Initiatives.

2026-06-12

The 7th Guangzhou Award to announce Shortlisted and Exemplary Urban Innovation Initiatives in Tangier

The Release of the Shortlist of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) will take place on 25 June 2026 in Tangier, Morocco, announcing 15 Shortlisted Initiatives and 30 Exemplary Initiatives.