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The EIU Global Liveability Index 2026 highlights the cities setting the global benchmark for stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. But what lies behind this year's rankings—and how are the world's leading cities adapting to an increasingly complex urban landscape?

Join The future of urban resilience: a panel discussion on the world's most liveable cities on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, to hear directly from senior representatives of this year's highest-ranked cities, as well as leaders from the cities that achieved the greatest improvements in the 2026 Index.

Moderated by the authors of the Global Liveability Index, this exclusive discussion will explore the policies, investments and governance strategies helping cities strengthen resilience while maintaining their competitive edge. Panellists will share practical insights into how they are navigating today's biggest urban challenges—and preparing for those of tomorrow.

Whether you're shaping business strategy or public policy, you'll gain valuable perspectives on:

• what distinguishes the world's most liveable cities and how they sustain their performance over time
• the initiatives behind the biggest improvements in this year's Index
• how city leaders are responding to affordability pressures, infrastructure demands and climate-related risks
• the relationship between liveability, talent attraction, investment and economic competitiveness
• emerging priorities and innovations that will shape the future of resilient cities