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CityCon Awards 2026
The Prestigious Global Recognition Program of the Citiverse Council
The Prestigious Global Recognition Program of the Citiverse Council
The CityCon Awards is a prestigious global recognition program of the Citiverse Council, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in shaping the future of connected, intelligent, inclusive, and sustainable cities.
The awards recognize visionary cities, organizations, startups, researchers, investors, content creators, and changemakers who are advancing the Citiverse ecosystem through technology, collaboration, citizen engagement, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and sustainable urban development.
By honoring outstanding achievements and fostering global collaboration, the CityCon Awards serve as a platform to showcase best practices, inspire innovation, and accelerate the development of future-ready communities worldwide.
The awards recognize visionary cities, organizations, startups, researchers, investors, content creators, and changemakers who are advancing the Citiverse ecosystem through technology, collaboration, citizen engagement, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and sustainable urban development.
By honoring outstanding achievements and fostering global collaboration, the CityCon Awards serve as a platform to showcase best practices, inspire innovation, and accelerate the development of future-ready communities worldwide.
The CityCon Awards are the official awards program of the Citiverse Council, established to recognize exceptional achievements in the development of citizen-centered digital cities, AI and virtual urban ecosystems.
The awards celebrate individuals, organizations, governments, startups, universities, and technology providers that demonstrate innovation, leadership, and measurable impact in advancing the Citiverse.
The awards are designed to highlight excellence across urban innovation, artificial intelligence, digital twins, virtual worlds, smart city solutions, citizen engagement, digital inclusion, and cross-sector collaboration.
The CityCon Awards represent more than recognition—they are a platform for global visibility, partnerships, investment opportunities, and international cooperation among the leaders shaping the next generation of cities.
The awards bring together pioneering municipalities, startups, corporations, researchers, community leaders, and public sector innovators who are driving meaningful transformation through technology and human-centered innovation.
Through the CityCon Awards, the Citiverse Council reinforces its mission:
Connecting Cities, Capital, AI, and Citizens to build an equitable and sustainable digital future.
Winners and finalists will gain international recognition through the Citiverse Council network, global events, media exposure, strategic partnerships, and opportunities to collaborate with leading organizations across multiple regions.
The Citiverse Council continues to expand its international network of cities, innovators, investors, academics, technology leaders, and citizens, the CityCon Awards will recognize outstanding contributions that advance the vision of a more connected, inclusive, intelligent, and sustainable future.
We invite cities, organizations, innovators, and changemakers worldwide to join us in celebrating excellence and accelerating the future of the Citiverse.
CityCon Awards 2026 – Recognizing those who are building tomorrow’s cities today.
Ramy A. Fathy, PhD, Cairo, Egypt
Ramy A. Fathy, PhD, Cairo, Egypt
Vice Chairman of U4SSC. United Nations
Chair, Thematic Group on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Cities, UN
Chair, CityCon Awards Committee
Citiverse Council Global Leader
Amb. Dr. Dunston P, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Amb. Dr. Dunston P, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CEO to the office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi for Strategic Alliances and Policies,TOP 50 Most Impactful Person on Linkedin, Dir in 15 NGO, Chairman UAE, International Human Rights Organization, films, mentor.
CityCon Awards Committee
Citiverse Council Global Leader
HH Datu Pradeep Sapkota, Nepal
HH Datu Pradeep Sapkota, Nepal
HH Datu Pradeep Sapkota serves as a Datu (Prince) of The Royal House of Baloi and a distinguished member of The Royal Chivalric Order of Baloi. Director of SUNWay Research and Innovation Center.
CityCon Awards Committee
Citiverse Council Global Leader
Citiverse Council Nepal Cluster – Chair
Savina Nedyalkova, Bulgaria
Savina Nedyalkova, Bulgaria
Director of International Affairs at the Ministry of Tourism, Bulgaria
PhD Candidate in EU Economic Studies
CityCon Awards Committee
Citiverse Council Bulgaria Cluster – Chair
Prof NK Goyal, Delhi, Delhi, India
Prof NK Goyal, Delhi, Delhi, India
Chairman Global Telecom & Education Associations CMAI TEMA, CSAI, 54 years experienced Global Director of Cyber Security IHRO-International Human Rights Organization Vice Chairman ITU APT-body of ITU UN Geneva
CityCon Awards Committee
Citiverse Council India Cluster – Chair
Chair, Citiverse Council – BRICS Global Cooperation Centre (BGCC), Delhi, India
Dr. José A. Ondiviela PhD
Dr. José A. Ondiviela PhD
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Strategy Senior Advisor - European SmartCities | Director Citizen-Centric Intelligent Cities Research Institute
CityCon Awards Committee
Citiverse Council Sapin Cluster (Madrid) – Chair
Vaibhav Khare, India
Vaibhav Khare, India
General Manager @ Samsung Electronics | Driving Quality, Innovation & Customer Centricity
Citiverse Council India Cluster – Co-Chair, Partnerships & Engagement
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, USA
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, USA
Quantum & AI Governance I Deep Tech Diplomacy & Investments & Strategy I Innovation Ecosystem Design I Decentralized Architectures I Cyber-Ethics Orchestration I Board Advisor I Vice-Rector I Editor I Author I Speaker
Citiverse Council USA Cluster (Miami) – Chair
Quantum Resilient Smart City & Digital Ecosystems
H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, UAE
H.E. Maher Al Kaabi, UAE
Independent Board Director | 12 Boards across UAE, UK, Switzerland & Australia | Governance • Circular Economy • Digital Transformation | TEDx Speaker | 30+ Yrs
Val Wise, Calgary, Canada.
Val Wise, Calgary, Canada.
Global Top Voice: AI & Smart Cities. Citiverse Leader. Well-Known Canadian Marketer
UN Expert, U4SSC Working Group on Autonomous Cities (U4SSC-AI-CITIES)
UN Expert, Agentic AI for Cities
Expert, United Nations Working Group for the Digital Development Goals (DDGs) for Cities
Speaker, Stakeholder Consultation on the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, representing Canada
CityCon Awards. The Head of the Secretariat
Citiverse Council Global Leader
Award Categories (ongoing)
Award Categories (ongoing)
City Leadership Award
Recognizing cities and regional governments demonstrating excellence in digital transformation, smart city innovation, and citizen engagement.
AI for Cities Award
Honoring innovative applications of artificial intelligence that improve urban services, sustainability, governance, and quality of life.
Urban Digital Twin Award
Celebrating excellence in the development and implementation of digital twins that support planning, resilience, and better decision-making.
Citizen Impact Award
Recognizing projects that place citizens at the center of innovation through participation, accessibility, inclusion, and community benefit.
Startup Innovation Award
Honoring emerging companies developing transformative solutions for cities, communities, and the Citiverse ecosystem.
Digital Inclusion & Equity Award
Recognizing initiatives that bridge digital divides and ensure equitable access to digital opportunities and services.
Sustainability & Climate Action Award
Celebrating projects that leverage technology to address environmental challenges and support sustainable urban development.
Academic & Research Excellence Award
Recognizing groundbreaking research and thought leadership contributing to the future of cities, AI, virtual worlds, and digital governance.
Content Creator & Digital Influencer Award
Recognizing exceptional content creators, journalists, podcasters, educators, influencers, media professionals, and storytellers who advance public understanding of the Citiverse, smart cities, artificial intelligence, digital twins, sustainability, and emerging technologies. This award celebrates those who educate, inspire, build communities, and amplify innovation through digital media and storytelling.
Global Collaboration Award
Honoring partnerships that successfully connect governments, industry, academia, and communities across borders.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing exceptional long-term contributions to smart cities, urban innovation, digital transformation, and the advancement of the Citiverse.
We invite cities, organizations, innovators, and changemakers worldwide to join us in celebrating excellence and accelerating the future of the Citiverse.
CityCon Awards 2026 – Recognizing those who are building tomorrow’s cities today.
Citiverse Council 2026: It is a global working platform where ideas turn into action
Citiverse Council 2026: It is a global working platform where ideas turn into action
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