Thank you for expressing interest in the WeGO Smart City Champions.
The 15 week progam invites youth from universities in member cities from all around the world to gain knowledge and build consensus around the future of smart cities. By fostering knowledge exchange and building capacities of youth in the field of urban development, sustainability and smart cities, this flagship program will empower young urban leaders of tomorrow.
Program dates: March 4 - June 12, 2022
Duration: 15 weeks
Format: Online
Platform: Phase I: Google Classroom, Phase II: Zoom
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2022 (Wed)
Eligibility: Open to all youth under 35
Awards and Certificates:
Upon successful completion of Phase I and Phase II, participants will receive a WeGO Champions Certificate, which will be valuable proof of acquiring in-depth knowledge on smart cities.
WeGO Champions selected winners will receive:
- Mayoral Award, signed by the President of WeGO (Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan Government).
- Prize money
- The opportunity to meet with high-level leaders and experts.
- The chance to present at the Seoul Smart City Leaders Forum, organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
- An invitation to the WeGO Year-end Ceremony to congratulate them on their achievements throughout the year and will have the opportunity to present their work to the key figures including world mayors, ambassadors, CEOs and esteemed professors.
For any inquiries about the program, please contact Jihyun (Jenny) Joung at
jihyun@we-gov.org. Thank you.