About this Event
9th Urban Economy Forum (UEF9)
From Vision to Implementation: Advancing the Next Generation of Urban Transformation
September 15 & 16, 2027
Greater Toronto Area
Toronto, Canada
The 9th Urban Economy Forum (UEF9) marks the next phase in the evolution of the Urban Economy Forum—moving from global dialogue toward implementation, investment, and measurable urban transformation.
Building on eight previous editions, UEF9 will bring together mayors, city managers, municipal leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, investors, CEOs, urban professionals, innovators, academia, international organizations, and community leaders to strengthen the connection between urban leadership, finance, innovation, and implementation.
UEF9 will create a global implementation ecosystem where ideas evolve into projects, partnerships become investments, and local innovations become scalable global solutions. 9th Urban Economy Forum Concept…
Why Attend UEF9?
Cities worldwide are facing increasingly interconnected challenges—from housing affordability and infrastructure financing to climate pressures, inequality, technological disruption, and growing expectations for effective local government.
UEF9 focuses on strengthening the capacity of cities and their leaders to move from planning to execution.
The Forum will advance:
- Municipal Leadership, City Management & Governance
- Urban Economy, Finance & Investment
- Frontrunner Cities & City-to-City Collaboration
- Housing & Alternative Housing Solutions
- Banking, Real Estate Markets & Urban Development
- Urban Innovation, AI & Emerging Technologies
- Urban Tourism & Sustainable Development Goals
- Neighbourhood Transformation & Community Development
These priorities reflect the eight strategic pillars established in the UEF9 Concept Note. 9th Urban Economy Forum Concept… 9th Urban Economy Forum Concept…
UEF9 Forum Highlights
UEF9 will feature:
High-Level Leadership Dialogues • Mayor & Municipal Leadership Roundtables • Urban Finance & Investment Forums • North–South and South–South City-to-City Dialogues • Innovation & Solution Showcases • Housing & Community Development Workshops • Partnership & Investment Matchmaking • Demonstration Projects & Implementation Platforms
The Forum is designed to generate practical outcomes—including partnerships, investment opportunities, city cooperation agreements, municipal capacity-building initiatives, and implementation-focused urban projects. 9th Urban Economy Forum Concept…
Group DiscountsGroup SizeDiscountPromo Code:
3–5 Participants 20% OffUEF920OFF
6–15 Participants 30% OffUEF930OFF
16+ Delegations 40% OffUEF940OFF
City Partners / Frontrunner Cities
Exclusive institutional rates available
For institutional and delegation rates, contact:
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Expected Outcomes
UEF9 is designed to move beyond discussion toward measurable action, including the UEF9 Resolution and Action Framework, new Frontrunner City designations, strategic partnerships and Letters of Intent, city cooperation agreements, urban finance and investment roadmaps, municipal capacity-building initiatives, housing and innovation recommendations, and post-UEF9 implementation partnerships. 9th Urban Economy Forum Concept…
Refund Policy
✔ If the event is cancelled: Full refund
✔ If shifted to virtual format: Difference refunded
⚠ Standard UEF9 tickets are non-refundable
Secure Your Seat at UEF9
Join global and local leaders working to turn urban vision into practical action and build more inclusive, resilient, prosperous, and sustainable cities.
Registration opening soon
Delegations, partnerships & inquiries:
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Event venue & nearby stays
660 Dundas St E Floor 3, Units 5 & 6, 660 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Canada
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