ISCM Participates in the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit 2025 in Vienna, Austria
From July 2 to 4, 2025, the Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), UEH College of Technology and Design, participated in the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit (WCS) in Vienna, Austria. This marked the first time ISCM, represented by Assoc. Prof. Trinh Tu Anh (Director of ISCM), joined this prestigious forum as a research and educational institution dedicated to smart cities in Vietnam.
Expert participate in the forum
Co-organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the Mayors Forum is an invitation-only platform that convenes mayors and city leaders worldwide to exchange urgent urban challenges and share effective city governance practices. It is one of the flagship events of the World Cities Summit, held biennially in Singapore. In 2024, the Summit welcomed the official delegation of Ho Chi Minh City, led by the Vice Chair of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council.
The 2025 Mayors Forum carried the theme: “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions, Global Impact.” The forum emphasized that cities are not only striving to overcome local challenges but also shaping solutions with global significance. In the context of rapid urbanisation, each local action must generate global impact—strengthening climate resilience, fostering social inclusion, and driving innovation worldwide. Through its discussions, the Forum proposed actionable pathways for cities to advance sustainability while improving citizens’ quality of life.
Overview of the Mayors Forum 2025 – Theme: Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions, Global Impact
Within the framework of the Forum, Assoc. Prof. Tu Anh Trinh was invited to present and participate in the SMU City Dialogues, themed “What is the Value of Urban Resilience?” This dialogue focused on exploring the multidimensional value of urban resilience. She shared her perspectives and practical experiences on the role of technology, data, and smart systems in enhancing urban adaptability in the digital era.
In her remarks, Assoc. Prof. Tu Anh Trinh emphasized the importance of integrating technological innovation with a human-centered approach, ensuring that digital transformation and smart city development not only deliver operational efficiency but also promote equity, inclusiveness, and sustainability. Her contributions added valuable insights to the shaping of policy recommendations and practical research frameworks for cities worldwide.
Assoc.Prof. Tu Anh Trinh participate in the SMU City Dialogues
ISCM’s presence at the Mayors Forum underscored the pivotal role of UEH in general, and ISCM in particular, within the global network of pioneering educational institutions advancing sustainable development. Together with partners from academia, government, business, as well as citizens and stakeholders, UEH–ISCM continues to take concrete actions in shaping the future of smart, sustainable, and resilient cities amidst an increasingly dynamic global context.
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