The Forum will provide a framework for all professionals, decision-makers and stakeholders interested in discussing the future of Saudi cities in modern fields including urban planning, environment, legislations, urban management and community engagement, with a review of the best international practices by the speakers, decision-makers and experts. This Forum is expected to have a positive impact on the planning and management of Saudi cities, transforming them into more competitive, sustainable and vital cities and achieving the aspirations and expectations of people and decision-makers.

Forum Importance:
The Forum and its timing are of a great significance in this present era experiencing a growing importance of cities on all environmental, urban, social, economic and educational levels. The kingdom is considered one of the pioneers in the world due to its achievements in planning and city management, and has opportunities and obstacles that need to be discussed and studied.

Forum Objectives:
The Forum aims at discussing modern topics related to the latest developments in urban planning through working papers, along with key note speakers, workshops and an accompanying exhibition of the best urban practices (locally and internationally).