Every three years, ICLEI convenes the ICLEI World Congress for its Members in order to give them the opportunity to share and discover the latest strategies for sustainable development. Additionally, the ICLEI World Congress serves as the network’s key event for both recognising the achievements of its Members and for laying out the organisation’s strategy for guiding local action across the globe.

From the founding congress in 1990 in New York (USA), to the recent ICLEI World Congress 2018 in Montréal (Canada), this event has given leaders and experts the opportunity to build new relationships, acquire new knowledge, and discover all of the resources that the ICLEI network has to offer in the organisation’s mission for sustainable urban development.

Now, ICLEI is preparing for ICLEI World Congress 2021, and is calling for bids from Members interested in hosting the event.

Prospective host cities should be prepared to host a core event of 3.5-4 days in length, augmented with additional pre- and post-event meetings and workshops, and receive well over a thousand attendees as they engage in both ICLEI’s governance and a wide range of thematic events.

The selected host city will contribute to shaping the themes and details of these thematic events, and are invited to make suggestions on how to strengthen the connection between the ICLEI World Congress and the aspirations of the host local government.

If you represent an ICLEI Member and are interested in hosting ICLEI World Congress 2021, please write to events@iclei.org to receive the bidding package, which includes more details on the event and what is needed to submit a proposal.