Future Cities Awards 2025 Launched
The nomination process for Future Cities Awards 2025 has officially begun.
Those awards are part of the second day of the AIM2025 Investment Congress in Abu Dhabi.
Honoring outstanding and pioneering initiatives in the development of smart and sustainable cities.
Future Cities Awards aim to highlight the achievements of individuals, organizations, and projects, reshaping cities through innovation and advanced technology.
They serve as an ideal platform to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors.
And also to enhance the role of sustainability and modern technologies in building a better future for urban communities.
A Platform that Celebrates Future Visions
Walid Farghal, Director-General of the AIM Investment Congress, said that Future Cities Awards honor innovators who contribute to transforming the urban landscape through inspiring ideas and impactful initiatives.
He added that the awards are a platform that celebrates future visions and projects that improve the quality of life and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Categories of Future Cities Awards 2025
The awards include seven main categories designed to honor various aspects of outstanding urban development:
- Future City Award: Recognizes cities that adopt innovative policies and employ technology to enhance the well-being of residents and improve public services.
- Social Impact Award: Highlights initiatives that promote equality, inclusivity, and resilience in urban communities.
- Future Mobility for All Award: Honors innovations in sustainable transportation systems that ensure easy and safe access for all.
- Sustainable and Green Solutions Award: Dedicated to projects that support environmentally friendly urban development and promote resource sustainability.
- Smart Infrastructure Award: Recognizes transformative uses of smart technologies that enhance urban life and improve connectivity.
- Innovation Award: Highlights innovative private sector solutions that enhance the efficiency and quality of life in cities.
- Future City Pioneers Award: Celebrates individuals who lead meaningful change in the field of sustainable urban development.
Who Will Evaluate the Nominations ?
Future Cities Awards offer participants a unique opportunity to gain global recognition through the AIM network.
Enhancing their reputation and credibility in the field of urban development.
Winning these awards is a global testament to excellence and innovation.
Nominations will be evaluated by a special judging panel comprising experts in urban planning, sustainability, technology, and public policy.
The evaluation process will be based on several criteria.
Including innovation, social impact, scalability, feasibility, and leadership vision.
Nomination Details
Future Cities Awards 2025 nominations are open until February 28, 2025.
You can submit through the official awards website: https://futurecities.aimcongress.com/future-cities/awards.
Finalists will be notified by March 10, 2025.
While the winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on April 8, 2025.
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AIM Investment Congress 2025
It is worth noting that the 14th AIM Investment Congress will be held from April 7 to 9, 2025.
Over 25,000 prominent global figures from 180 countries will participate in this summit.
The Congress will organize a range of events, forums, panel discussions, workshops, high-level meetings, an exhibition, the AIM Investment Awards competition, the startup competition, and country investment presentations, across eight main tracks.
