Highlighting urban leadership dilemmas – 2025 Urban Readiness Report

The findings are in – city leaders have told us exactly what they need as they design the cities of the future. The programme at the global gathering of mayors and city leaders at Expo City Dubai this October will be driven by the evidence-based requirements of over 1,000 city leaders worldwide as detailed in the 2025 Urban Readiness Report, complied by Expo City Dubai in partnership with YouGov. Critical questions around rapid urbanisation, affordable housing and healthcare infrastructure fundamentally inform the strategic urban design frameworks being developed by municipal leadership - watch the video to learn how you can stay informed of these issues. Let’s collaborate. Let’s inspire. Let’s transform. Together, let’s shape the future of cities. Expo City Dubai 27 – 29 October #2025APCS