Call for Applications: Urban Thinkers Campus 10.0

The Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC) 10.0 Series is now officially open for applications. Led by UN-Habitat under the World Urban Forum framework, the Urban Thinkers Campus provides a global platform for dialogue, innovation, and action on sustainable urban development. This edition is organized under the theme “Housing Matters”, highlighting the central role of housing in creating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities.

Universities, local and regional governments, civil society organizations, youth groups, community organizations, research institutions, professional associations, and private sector entities are invited to apply to host an Urban Thinkers Campus as part of the global Road to WUF14.

Hosting a UTC offers an opportunity to:

• Convene diverse stakeholders to discuss pressing urban challenges and solutions.

• Contribute local perspectives to global urban policy discussions.

• Advance dialogue on housing and sustainable urban development.

• Showcase innovative practices and partnerships.

• Strengthen advocacy and collective action towards the implementation of the SDGs and the New Urban Agenda.

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Organizations interested in hosting a UTC 10.0 are encouraged to submit their applications through the official UN-Habitat GEMS platform.

Apply now: Urban Thinkers Campus 10.0 Application Portal

Join the growing global movement of urban thinkers, practitioners, policymakers, communities, and innovators working together to shape the future of housing and sustainable urbanization.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026.