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Key topics include planning for rapid urban expansion, risk management in new city projects, building creative communities, and the role of technology and education clusters in driving progress. Additionally, discussions will highlight lessons from city developments in the Middle East and North Africa.
Prominent African and global leaders in urban development, finance, construction, and governance will gather in Nairobi in June for the 2025 New Cities Summit to explore ways to transform emerging cities across the continent and beyond.
The summit, organized by the Charter Cities Institute (CCI) in partnership with the Smart Cities Council (SCC) and the Kenya Development Corporation, will take place from June 12-13 at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel. It aims to serve as a critical platform for discussions on sustainable urban development, investment, and technological innovation.
Following the success of the 2023 Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, this year’s event will bring together over 500 participants, including policymakers, city developers, investors, infrastructure suppliers, and entrepreneurs. The theme, “Transforming Ideas into Action, Across Africa & Beyond,” will guide discussions on job creation, investment attraction, innovation, and economic growth.
Key topics include planning for rapid urban expansion, risk management in new city projects, building creative communities, and the role of technology and education clusters in driving progress. Additionally, discussions will highlight lessons from city developments in the Middle East and North Africa.
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The summit will feature business engagement opportunities, including dedicated “deal rooms,” high-level networking events, and cultural experiences such as safaris. Partnering with SCC and linking with Smart Cities Week North America in May, the summit seeks to accelerate the delivery of next-generation urban projects.
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