The 7th WeGO General Assembly will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, on November 26–27, 2026.
Making history as the first gathering of WeGO members and partners in Latin America, this General Assembly marks a significant milestone for the organization.
The WeGO General Assembly is the organization’s main governance meeting, held every three years and bringing together member cities, partners, and experts from around the world. During the Assembly, the organization’s main achievements are reviewed and strategic priorities for the following years are established.
It is a great pleasure to welcome the 7th WeGO General Assembly to São Paulo, as the event is held in Latin America for the first time. As one of WeGO’s founding cities, São Paulo is proud of the history of cooperation built since 2010 and delighted to open its doors to cities and partners from around the world.
“Smart Cities for People: Building Peaceful and Inclusive Urban Futures”
This major event will explore the role of smart cities in building a more sustainable, human-centered, and inclusive future.
The election of cities to serve as President and Vice President Cities
The selection of Executive Committee members
The approval of amendments to the organization’s statutes
The selection of the host city for the next General Assembly
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) is an international association comprising local governments, smart technology solution providers, and institutions committed to transforming cities into smart and sustainable cities by facilitating public-private partnerships (PPPs).
WeGO was founded in 2010 by 50 member cities as the World e-Governments Organization, hence its acronym. As the concept of smart cities continued to evolve, WeGO expanded its mandate and changed its name to the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization during its 4th General Assembly in 2017.
WeGO’s Secretariat is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and the organization has regional offices in East Asia (Chengdu, China), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), Latin America (Cuenca, Ecuador), and Central Asia (Almaty, Kazakhstan).
WeGO website To support the digital transformation of cities by promoting:
Cities that ensure long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability through:
From September 25 to 27, 2023, under the theme “Smart City, Smart Citizen.” More than 200 participants representing 58 local governments from over 30 countries, including 24 mayoral-level representatives.
Celebrating WeGO’s 10th anniversary, held online by Seoul, WeGO’s Presidential City, on October 18, 2021, under the theme “New Normal with Smart and Sustainable Solutions for All.” It brought together high-level officials, ranging from governors and mayors to Chief Information Officers (CIOs).
From June 27 to 30, 2017, under the theme “Smart Sustainable Cities for All.” More than 400 participants representing 112 local governments from 48 countries, including 66 mayors.
From November 3 to 6, 2014, under the theme “Engaging Citizens: Open, Sharing, and Collaborative Cities.” Around 300 participants representing 63 local governments from over 30 countries, including 16 governors and mayors.
On November 12–13, 2012, alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress. More than 60 cities and international organizations attended.
WeGO’s inaugural General Assembly, from September 6 to 8, 2010.
Sources: event organizers (2017 to 2023) and we-gov.org/general-assembly (2010 to 2014).
São Paulo Negócios is the official investment promotion agency of the City of São Paulo, affiliated with the municipal government. Its mission is to support businesses and facilitate projects that generate jobs, income, and sustainable economic growth, strengthening the city’s business environment.
The City of São Paulo’s government body responsible for coordinating the municipality’s international engagement strategy. It strengthens São Paulo’s presence on the global stage by fostering partnerships, promoting cooperation with governments and international organizations, and developing projects focused on sustainable urban development.
World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization. Secretariat: 7F Seoul Global Center, 38 Jongro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03188, Republic of Korea
secretariat@we-gov.org
