2026 Global Conference on Urban Governance

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Welcome to GCUG 2026

2026 Global Conference on Urban Governance (GCUG 2026) will be held in November 6-8, 2026. It is an international conference dedicated to advancing innovative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to urban governance in the context of rapid urbanization and global transformation. The conference will bring together city leaders, policy makers, urban planners, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world to exchange insights on governance models, planning strategies, and practical solutions that enhance urban sustainability, resilience, and livability.

The event aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-sector collaboration, bridging research, policy, and practice to support effective and adaptive urban governance. By providing an open and collaborative platform, the conference seeks to promote the sharing of cutting-edge research, successful urban practices, and forward-looking policy perspectives, ultimately contributing to sustainable urban development and improved quality of life in cities worldwide.

KEY DATES

First Round
Abstract Submission Due:	May 1, 2026
Full Submission Due:	May 16, 2026
Author Notification:	July 11, 2026
Registration Due:	August 26, 2026
Final Paper Submission Due:	September 26, 2026
Main conference:	November 6-8, 2026

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Submission

Manuscripts can be submitted via the Submission System

If you have any questions during the submission process, please send an email to: contact@gcug.org.cn.

Only original papers will be considered. The manuscripts must not be previously published or accepted for publication elsewhere. Must not be under review by any other conference or publication during the review cycle.

Authors are encouraged to check the similarity index of their paper before submission. Papers suspected of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, repeated publication, etc. will be rejected without further consideration.

Publication

Registered and presented full papers will be included in the GCUG 2026 digital conference proceedings and submitted to major citation databases (including, but not limited to CNKI and Google Scholar) for review and indexing.