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WORLD CITIES SUMMIT 2026: A MILESTONE 10TH EDITION IN SINGAPORE

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Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now!
14 – 16 June 2026 | Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The milestone 10th edition of the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 takes place in Singapore from 14 to 16 June this year. Organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the biennial Summit is a global platform that convenes government leaders, industry experts, and academia to inspire conversations on cities, address urban liveability and sustainability challenges, share integrated urban solutions, and forge new partnerships.

The past nine editions of WCS have welcomed over 140,000 delegates, from more than 250 unique cities, including Ministers, Mayors, and other government leaders. In 2024, WCS hosted over 3,500 delegates from close to 100 cities, including 115 Ministers, Mayors and Governors. Building on this momentum, WCS 2026 continues its commitment to urban excellence while emphasising the transition from dialogue to delivery and identifying priorities for action.

The 10th edition marks an important milestone in Singapore’s role as a trusted global convenor of urban leaders, and as a springboard for further knowledge sharing and collaboration between cities. This edition reinforces the central role of cities in tackling pressing challenges such as climate change, housing and sustainable infrastructure, while emphasising implementable outcomes and stronger city-to-city collaboration across the world. It reflects Singapore’s continued commitment to advancing liveable and sustainable cities worldwide

About WCS 2026

The theme for WCS 2026, “Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now!” is a rallying call for the urgent need to Accelerate, Collaborate, and Transform urban environments to create more liveable, resilient, and sustainable cities.

Participants can look forward to engaging discussions across six thematic tracks: Cities for People, Resilient & Regenerative Cities, Smart Cities, Financing for Cities, Future Cities, and the WRLDCTY Connections Stage – designed to address the most pressing issues and opportunities in urban development. Each track comprises high-level leadership plenaries, in-depth discussion sessions, practitioner-led masterclasses, and special convenings and roundtables. These are organised with local agencies and partners, including international ones such as the World Bank Group, C40 Cities, United Nations Development Programme, Bloomberg CityLabs and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) among others. The full programme is available at the World Cities Summit website here.

Notable Attendees

The Summit will host distinguished speakers and attendees. Non-exhaustively, some of them include:

Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, SingaporeChee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, SingaporeIndranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development, SingaporeMinisters & Regional Governors from Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Cambodia have indicated interest in attending WCS 2026.Mayors and city leaders from:Abu DhabiBattambangBerlinBoulderBogotáBucharestCape TownChiang RaiChristchurchDohaEssenFreetownHeidelbergHobartIskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)JakartaKota KinabaluLondon (2026 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Laureate)MadridMuscatPenang IslandPhnom PenhZhenjiangUrban experts:Amanda Sturgeon, CEO, Biomimicry InstituteArun Jain, FAICP, Urban Designer, Urban StrategistBrent D. Ryan, Vice Provost for Campus Space Management and Planning; Professor of Urban Design and Public Policy, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCarlos Moreno, Associate Professor, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne; Scientific Director, ETI ChairCheng Hsing Yao, CEO, GuoccoLand Group LimitedCheong Koon Hean, LKYCIC, Professor of Practice, SUTDClarence Anthony, CEO, National League of CitiesCrisna du Plessis, Professor of Regenerative Futures, University of PretoriaFrederick Teo, CEO, GenZeroJordi Vaquer, Secretary General, MetropolisJose Ordonez, Chief Revenue Officer; Managing Director APAC, CDPKotchchakorn Voraarkhom, Chief Executive Officer, LANDPROCESS, Porous City NetworkMaria Vassilakou, Founder and CEO, Vassilakou Urban Consulting, GmbH, Vienna SolutionsMing Zhang, Global Director for Urban, Resilience and Land Global Department, World Bank GroupSally Capp AO, Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Melbourne, Former Lord Mayor of MelbourneSowmya Parthasarathy, Focus Markets Leader (India, Middle East and Africa); Fellow, ArupSteven Lewis, Global Head of Insight and Global Head of Research, Real Estate Management Services, JLLWinston Chow, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Urban Climate, Singapore Management University & IPCC Co-ChairZhu Xu Feng, Professor and Dean at School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University

The full list of notable attendees, as of 4 May, can be found here.

10th Edition of WCS Showcases the Importance of City-to-City Collaboration

Contributing to the global urban agenda, WCS 2026 has attracted the participation of more international partners such as C40 Cities, CDP, EU International Urban and Regional Cooperation (EU-IURC), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Urban Land Institute (ULI), World Resources Institute and the World Major Association of the Metropolises, among others. For example, as a key partner to the WCS, the European Union (EU) funded International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme – which fosters city-to-city and region-to-region partnerships – will enable over 40 EU and Asian/Australasian cities and regions to participate in this edition of WCS in Singapore as part of its Annual Networking Event. The IPCC session is a senior leaders roundtable engaging IPCC scientists, mayors, senior city officials, and urban climate experts to further discuss the IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SRCities).

Together, the Summit will highlight how cities are where ideas are implemented to address important issues such as climate change, affordable housing, health and wellness, urban energy transition, water management, jobs and mobility, social inclusion, digital innovation, and sustainable financing in addition to other challenges that face cities.

New Programme Offerings at WCS 2026

Additionally, a new track the “WRLDCTY Connections Stage” will explore liveability, lovability, and longevity in cities. The new track will also highlight the social dimensions of the Infrastructure and Environment industry such as placemaking and heritage and culture. More information on the WRLDCTY Connections Stage is in the Annex. These new topics serve as catalysts for sustainable and innovative urban solutions that contribute to shaping a more liveable future. Their inclusion in WCS 2026 furthers knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities across borders and sectors, moving all towards transforming cities for a more liveable future.

WCS 2026 also introduces the introduction of practitioner-led masterclasses and delegate site visits linked to sessions, enabling a more holistic understanding of topics coupled with real-world experiences. For instance, the Housing Development Board-led site visit to Harmony Village examines ageing in place and community connectedness to build inclusive, sustainable communities; Jurong Lake Gardens showcases National Parks Board’s key initiatives under “Parks for Health” – a key element in restoring nature for healthy cities; and a tour of heritage businesses situated in Kampong Gelam, by the National Heritage Board, exemplifies heritage driven urban planning to ensure loveable cities.

Through its expanded programme and new offerings, WCS 2026 continues to advance global urban development dialogue, foster meaningful partnerships, and drive innovative solutions that will shape liveable and sustainable cities of tomorrow. The 10th edition also features a larger WCS Exhibition which provides a platform for cities, corporates, SMEs, local start-ups, and others to profile themselves on a global stage. This supports a pro-enterprise approach which helps local start-ups, SMEs, and larger organisations alike to showcase their strengths and explore global possibilities.

About the World Cities Summit

The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) is a platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions, and forge new partnerships. Jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), key highlights of the Summit include the Mayors Forum, WCS Young Leaders Symposium, the Science of Cities Symposium, the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, and an exhibition. For more information, visit www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg

More details can be found on the WCS website and on WCS official social platforms:

Website: https://www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/world.cities.summitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/world-cities-summit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldcitiessummit/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WorldCitiesSummitWCS/

PR Newswire is a Media Partner of World Cities Summit 2026.

About Centre for Liveable Cities

Set up in 2008 by the Ministry of National Development and the then-Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) aims to distil, create, and share knowledge on liveable and sustainable cities. 

The CLC’s work spans four main areas: Research, Capability Development, Knowledge Platforms, and Advisory. Through these activities, it hopes to provide urban leaders and practitioners with the knowledge and support needed to make our cities better. 

For more information, please visit www.clc.gov.sg

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s land use planning and conservation agency. Our mission is ‘to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play’. We strive to create an endearing home and a vibrant and sustainable city through long-term planning and innovation, in partnership with the community.

URA’s multi-faceted role includes being the main government land sales agent. We attract and channel private capital investments to develop sites that support planning, economic, and social objectives. We also partner the community to enliven our public spaces to create a car-lite, people-friendly, and liveable city for all to enjoy. In shaping a distinctive city, URA also promotes architecture and urban design excellence. Visit www.ura.gov.sg for more information. 

About WRLDCTY

Since 2020, WRLDCTY has convened a global community working to shape more future-ready cities through forums, fellowships, labs, and residencies. Its annual global forum shares big ideas from the world’s best cities and connects the people advancing them.

Join the global community shaping the world’s next cities.

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in. 

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams. 

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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