The event will bring together urban leaders, policymakers, planners, and relevant stakeholders to discuss the housing challenges facing rapidly growing metropolises. Under the theme “Housing the Metropolis: Land, Place, and Urban Governance,” the event will explore key challenges related to land, spatial justice, and urban governance, while highlighting practical and scalable housing solutions. The event will also provide a platform for sharing city experiences, innovative practices, and recommendations, with particular emphasis on city-to-city cooperation and knowledge exchange among metropolises in Asia and beyond.

The event will consider gender as part of the broader social and spatial dimensions of housing. The discussion will highlight the importance of inclusive and equitable access to adequate, affordable, and secure housing, as well as access to jobs, education, healthcare, and social networks for different groups within metropolitan communities.

Organizer: Asian Mayors Forum (AMF)

Confirmed speakers: Isham Marikar, Councillor, Opposition Leader, Puttalam Municipality, Sri Lanka Amirmohammad Parvini, Head of International Affairs Department,Kermanshah Municipality