2027

IN PERSON

The Petronas Towers

Young Urban Governance Forum Kuala Lumpur 2027

4–7 May 2027 · Kuala Lumpur

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Four days on city transport, housing and public space in Kuala Lumpur — planning labs, a neighbourhood walk and a certificate of participation.

Poster artwork: a giant red Kuala Lumpur with the Petronas Towers rising through the letters, on cream paper.

About the forum

The Young Urban Governance Forum gathers students, young planners and early-career municipal staff in Kuala Lumpur to practise how a city is run day to day.

Kuala Lumpur’s rail lines, housing estates and city-centre streets give the forum a concrete setting for transport, housing and public space.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the forum combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

People gathered beside a conference stage

Themes

City transport

Buses, rail and streets that more people can use.

Housing

Neighbourhoods, rents and who the city is built for.

Public space

Parks, pavements and streets that work after dark.

Youth in city decisions

How younger residents sit in on planning.

Programme highlights

  • Day 1
    Tue 4 May
    Opening & keynotes
    Welcome and keynotes on running a growing city.
  • Day 2
    Wed 5 May
    Transport labs
    Small groups drafting a route and a street section.
  • Day 3
    Thu 6 May
    Neighbourhood walk
    A guided walk and a housing clinic.
  • Day 4
    Fri 7 May
    Briefings & closing
    Team briefings, networking and certificates.
A Kuala Lumpur monorail train on an elevated track

In the room

A full auditorium during a plenary
Young people seated in an auditorium in Shah Alam

Dates & venue

The forum takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates4–7 May 2027
LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Application deadline19 March 2027
FormatIn person, four days
LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young planners and early-career municipal staff interested in how cities are run, from any country.

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120
Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 19 March 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The forum is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Kuala Lumpur?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

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