Since 1965, the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) World Planning Congress has brought together the world’s leading city officials, planners, policymakers, and urban innovators to shape the future of cities through practice-driven global exchange.
ISOCARP invites forward-looking cities and institutions to submit an Expression of Interest to host the World Planning Congress in 2028, 2029, or 2030. Hosting the Congress positions your city as a global leader in planning and governance—delivering international visibility, direct influence on global urban agendas, and lasting policy and capability legacy.
Why Host?
Showcase your city as a living laboratory for sustainable, healthy, inclusive, adaptive, and resilient urban development, attract key talent in planning and design from over 90 countries, and embed global expertise directly into local priorities. Find out more here.
Impact that matters
The Congress generates significant economic activity, global media exposure, and long-term international partnerships—while turning your city into a reference point for good planning worldwide.
How to apply
The bidder must complete the online application web form, no later than 15th July 2026 (23:59 CEST). Extensions to this deadline are not permitted.
Important dates:
Call opens: 1st June 2026 00:00 CEST, online
Call closes: 15th July 2026 23:59 CEST.
Where to from here:
Once submitted, our team will review and evaluate incoming bids over the coming months and will get in touch with suitable hosts to discuss next steps.
Contact
Further guidance or enquiries regarding this EOI may be addressed to the International Society of Urban and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) Congress Team via email: congress@isocarp.org
