As part of EIT Culture & Creativity’s Cities and Regions Network, WLO was delighted to take part in the 14th World Cities Culture Summit in Amsterdam. The summit brought together more than 55 cities across six continents to discuss how culture can support human-centered, creative, and sustainable cities.
Organized around the theme “Stronger Together: Culture in a Changing World,” the summit encouraged participants to rethink cultural futures by asking provocative questions, including: What if AI wrote our next cultural policy? and What if cultural tourism unlocked new opportunities for cities?
A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the 5th World Cities Culture Report, presented by the World Cities Culture Forum and now available as an interactive digital report. The report offers a global overview of how cultural policy is contributing to urban development across the world.
One of the highlights of this year’s report is the City Projects section, which spotlights more than 125 practical initiatives from over 45 cities across the globe, showing how culture supports social cohesion, innovation, and urban transformation.
WLO will continue engaging with global partners to learn, share, and foster dialogue on the role of culture in shaping inclusive and resilient communities.
