2027 Global Conference on Urban Governance (GCUG 2027)

★CONTACT US
Website: www.gcug.org.cn
Date: September 18-20, 2027
Venue: Barcelona, Spain
Email: contact@gcug.org.cn
Tel:+86-28-85586839 (International)
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-6:00pm


★Welcome to
2027 Global Conference on Urban Governance (GCUG 2027) will be held in Barcelona, Spain from September 18 to 20, 2027. It is an international conference dedicated to advancing innovative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to urban governance in the context of rapid urbanization and global transformation. The conference will bring together city leaders, policy makers, urban planners, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world to exchange insights on governance models, planning strategies, and practical solutions that enhance urban sustainability, resilience, and livability.


★Publication Information
Registered and presented full papers will be included in the GCUG 2027 digital conference proceedings and submitted to major citation databases (including, but not limited to Scopus) for review and indexing.


★Call for papers
Topics of Interest include but not limited to:
Track 1: Urban Governance and Policy Innovation
Comparative studies of urban governance across regions
Evidence-based urban policy and decision-making
Multi-level governance and city–region coordination
Public participation and collaborative governance
Regulatory frameworks and policy implementation mechanisms

Track 2: Sustainable, Resilient, and Livable Cities
Climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilient city strategies
Disaster risk management and urban resilience planning
Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
Low-carbon urban development and circular economy practices
Social equity, inclusiveness, and quality of urban life

Track 3: Smart Cities and Digital Urban Transformation
Cybersecurity, data governance, and ethical issues in smart cities
Digital twins and simulation for urban planning
Digital technologies for urban management and services
Intelligent transportation and urban infrastructure
Managing urban complexity through digital innovation