World Cities Day

World Cities Day brings Urban October to an end on 31 October each year and was first celebrated in 2014. A global observance is held in a different city each year and the day focuses on a specific theme.

On 31 October 2025, the Global Observance of World Cities Day will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, under the topic of people-centred smart cities. This theme reflects the growing recognition that the transformative power of digital technologies is reshaping urban life globally, offering profound opportunities to enhance how cities and human settlements are designed, planned, managed and governed. In an era marked by both urban and digital transitions, cities are increasingly adopting digital technology solutions and data to deliver better services for residents and address critical urban challenges and opportunities

The 2025 World Cities Day will serve as a dynamic catalyst to promote innovation and digital transformation for sustainable urbanization while putting people at the centre.

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