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The EIU Global Liveability Index 2026 reveals the cities setting the global benchmark for stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and quality of life. But what drives their success—and how are they preparing for the challenges ahead?

Join The future of urban resilience: A panel discussion on the world's most liveable cities on Thursday, July 23, 2026, for an exclusive digital roundtable with city leaders and EIU experts.

Hear directly from:

• Lord Mayor Nick Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne
• Michaela Kauer, Director of the Brussels Office of the City of Vienna and an expert in EU urban policy, affordable housing and sustainable city development
• EIU experts, authors of the Global Liveability Index 2026

Together, they'll explore how leading cities are strengthening resilience, attracting investment and talent, improving liveability, and responding to today's biggest urban challenges.

Choose your preferred session

Why attend?

You'll gain practical insights into:

• What sets the world's most liveable cities apart
• The policies behind this year's biggest improvements in the Index
• How cities are responding to affordability, infrastructure and climate challenges
• Why liveability matters for investment, talent attraction and long-term competitiveness
• The innovations shaping the future of resilient cities

We look forward to welcoming you.

The EIU team