📅 UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau Meeting Draft Program
20–22 April 2026 | Niğde, Türkiye (Hybrid)

Urban Innovation: A Shared Future through Local Solutions


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Venue: Grand Hotel Niğde

Sunday, 19 April

Arrival
Arrival at Niğde (Transfers from Çukurova & Kayseri airports)
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch 🍽️
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner 🍽️
09:00 – 17:00
UCLG Tangiers-Morocco: Nominee Presentation (Venue: Grand Hotel Lobby)

Monday, 20 April

08:00 – 09:00
Registration 📝
09:00 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony 🎤
10:00 – 10:15
Break ☕
10:15 – 12:00
High-Level Dialogue: Urban Innovation & Local Leadership 🌍
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch 🍽️
13:30 – 15:00
High-Level Dialogue: Climate Change Adaptation Policies 🌍
15:00 – 15:15
Break ☕
15:15 – 17:00
UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau Meeting 🏛️
📄 Background Document
20:00 – 22:00
Gala Dinner 🎉

Tuesday, 21 April

08:30 – 09:30
Networking & Breakfast (Gebere Picnic Area) 🍽️
10:00 – 13:00
Technical Visits 🚌
13:30 – 14:30
Lunch 🍽️
14:30 – 16:00
Panel: Urban Innovation & Smart Cities 🎤
16:00 – 16:15
Break ☕
16:15 – 17:45
Panel: Urban Innovation & Entrepreneurship 🎤
19:00 – 21:00
Dinner 🍽️

Wednesday, 22 April

09:00 – 12:00
Workshop: Project Cycle for Local Governments 🎓
Stakeholder: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Directorate for EU Affairs
09:00 – 12:00
MEWA Index Training (Niğde Town Hall) 📊
Departure
Transfers to Çukurova & Kayseri airports ✈️


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