WUF13

WUF13

World Urban Forum 13 hall for opening and closing ceremonies to accommodate up to 6,000 participants

12 May 2026 16:03 (UTC +04:00)

The main hall for the opening and closing ceremonies has a capacity of up to 6,000 participants, APA reports.

This was stated on May 12, during President Ilham Aliyev's inspection of the work being carried out at the Baku Olympic Stadium for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is scheduled to be held from May 17 to 22.

It was noted that the current level of preparedness allows for the efficient management of high participant traffic, numerous parallel events, and the reception of international delegations.

The current level of preparedness allows for the efficient management of high participant traffic, numerous parallel events, and the reception of international delegations.

The primary discussion and side-event zone covers 3.55 hectares, housing conference rooms for thematic sessions, UN events, and bilateral negotiations. The infrastructure allows for various official and business meetings to be held simultaneously. During the forum, approximately 300 parallel sessions, meetings, and events are planned per day.