Join the Forum

Become part of a global movement transforming urban economies.

Membership Tiers

Memberships fund independent, applied research and the dissemination of best practices for cities, businesses, and governments.

Individual Membership

Supports applied city economic research and access to publications.

Includes:

Access to all publications
Research updates
Member directory
Networking events
Newsletter
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Institutional Membership

Supports research, participation in city forums, and policy dialogue.

Includes:

Forum participation
Research collaboration
Publication access
Policy briefings
Member recognition
Event prioritization

University & Research Membership

Supports execution of city-level economic research and governance frameworks.

Includes:

Full research partnership
Co-authorship opportunities
Funding information
Forum hosting support
Best practice playbooks
Executive briefings

Benefits for All Members

Global Network

Connect with leaders worldwide

Research Hub

Access to all publications

Events

Annual conference & webinars

Collaboration

Partner on joint initiatives

How to Join

01

Apply

Submit your application and tell us about your organization.

02

Review

Our team reviews your application and discusses options.

03

Launch

Get onboarded and start accessing benefits immediately.

Questions about Membership?

Contact our membership team to discuss which tier is right for your organization.