In 2025, Moscow will host the BRICS Cities Forum — a major international event that will bring together representatives of government, business, academia, creative industries, and civil society from across the BRICS countries.
The forum’s main goal is to strengthen inter-municipal cooperation, exchange best practices in urban planning, digitalization, ecology, and sustainable development. Moscow is expected to become a meeting place for hundreds of experts, mayors of major cities, entrepreneurs, and young leaders, who will discuss practical steps towards building comfortable and “smart” cities of the future, as well as explore new models of inclusive urban growth.
European Perspective
For Europe, participation in the BRICS Cities Forum carries particular importance. In recent years, many European countries have been actively developing the “smart city” concept, implementing digital services and environmental standards in urban environments. European metropolitan areas face challenges similar to those of BRICS cities — population growth, transport congestion, ecological sustainability, and the development of creative spaces and innovation hubs.
The involvement of European delegations will make it possible to present local projects ranging from intelligent transport management systems to initiatives in green energy and sustainable architecture. In addition, the forum opens up opportunities for finding investors and building long-term international partnerships.
Topics and Formats
The forum program includes:
- panel discussions on modern approaches to urban development;
- case study presentations on digitalization and environmental innovations;
- start-up zones for young entrepreneurs and developers;
- cultural and educational events highlighting the diversity of BRICS countries;
- networking spaces where cities can conclude agreements on long-term cooperation.
Regional Significance
The BRICS Cities Forum in Moscow is not only about exchanging experience, but also about jointly developing solutions to pressing global challenges. For Europe, this is a chance to integrate its urban initiatives into an international context and to demonstrate its readiness to contribute to shaping the global sustainable development agenda.
Moscow will serve as a meeting point for ideas, while the cities of the BRICS countries will become platforms for the practical implementation of those ideas, fostering cooperation that can have a lasting impact on multiple regions.
