Speakers and participants will examine exemplary city models and solutions, deliberate on strategies for addressing major developmental challenges.

Delegates will have ample opportunities to interact through the various optional social and business networking events. Specially designed study tours will cover areas of urban planning, public housing and transportation, infrastructure, energy-efficient built environment, landscape and urban biodiversity management, waste management and sustainable development.

Highlights of World Cities Summit 2010

The Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize is a biennial award to recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contribitions to the creation of vibrant, liveable and sustainable urban communities around the world. It seeks to recognise individuals and organisations responsible for urban initiatives that display foresight, good governance or innovation in tackling the many urban challenges faced by cities. These urban initiatives should incorporate principles of sustainable development and demonstrate an ability to bring social, economic and environmental benefits in holistic way to communities around the world. The Prize will also place an emphasis on practical and cost effective solutions and ideas that can be easily replicated across cities. The inaugural Lee Kuan Yew World Cities is co-organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA) and Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC). For more information please refer to www.leekuanyewworldcityprize.com.sg

The World Mayors Forum is a gathering of mayors to discuss solutions to the common urban challenges. The forum will provide practical recommendations for joint actions where Mayors and city officials can work together to make their cities a better place - more liveable, with healthier citizens, better housing and better education.

The Sustainable Cities of the Future Exhibition is a new platform to showcase model cities and innovative urban solutions that enhance economic value whilst addressing environmental challenges. Over 2,000 trade visitors are expected to attend the cities expo which is global marketplace for urban solutions.

Learning Journeys are interesting site visits that highlight in-depth perspectives on how policies and ideas can be implemented successfully. Hosted by diverse public sector agencies in Singapore, these visits will give a behind-the-scenes look to specific issues while providing unique, practical learning experiences to delegates.

Business Forums are country-led forums with eminent speakers from across the globe. Speakers comprise representatives from government, trade and research organisations, key technology providers, financial institutions and urban authorities. They will share a myriad of areas including city management, development projects and opportunities in the global urban sector.