World Summit of Governors and Mayors – Washington 2025

Event Overview:
Date: June 26–28, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.
Edition: 14th Annual
Format: In-person
Audience: Governors, mayors, public sector agencies, investors, tech companies, and international delegates from over 22 countries

Conference Theme:
This year’s Summit will gather more than 200 governors and mayors from across the United States and around the world to forge deep partnerships rooted in mutual assistance and city-to-city cooperation. Participants will exchange strategies, sign intergovernmental agreements, and engage in public-private investment initiatives that improve resilience, innovation, and sustainability in emerging, rural, and vulnerable municipalities.

Key Topics and Forums:

• Leadership & rural/municipal strategies in the face of globalization

• Smart cities & solar urbanization models

• Water & environmental sustainability

• Emergency management & disaster response

• Rural internet access and infrastructure

• Public-private partnerships for economic transformation

• Public safety, security & crime response through tech innovation

• Strengthening local governance and city diplomacy

• Digital transformation in public services

Why Attend:

• Over 30 business and government matchmaking sessions with 200+ governors and mayors

• Participation from 22+ countries and agencies focused on public economic development

• High-level decision-makers and stakeholders from both government and corporate sectors

• Major procurement officers, high-tech companies, and philanthropic institutions in attendance

Featured General Session Speakers:

• Michael Bloomberg – CEO, Bloomberg Foundation

• Rajiv J. Shah – President, Rockefeller Foundation

• Anacláudia Rossbach – Director, UN-Habitat

• Ilan Goldfajn – President, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Contact for Registration & Agendas:
📱 WhatsApp: +1-202-250-0260
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.minoritychamber.net

Organized by:
U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce