The 23rd LivCom Awards Finals & Forum will be organized in Avcilar, Istanbul during 18-21 November 2025, hosted by Avcilar Municipality and partnering with outstanding universities as academic partners.
As of early September, LivCom has received registrations of 275 applicants from 52 countries. The Whole City Awards cover a number of large cities such as Vienna Austria, Dubai UAE, Sao Paulo Brazil, Busan South Korea, Abuja Nigeria, Baoding China, as well as medium and small-sized cities including Katowice Poland, Saint-Etienne France, Liverpool Australia, Port Moody Canada, Birgu Malta, Concepcion Chile, and Konza Kenya, etc. A vast of applications for the Environmentally Sustainable Project Awards and the Technology and Solution Awards are also received.
Currently, the Written Submissions are currently being reviewed, and the Panel of International Judges will soon announce the first batch of Finals shortlists. Delegates are required to register and complete equipment test at the Youth Center at daytime of 18 November, followed by attending the Opening Ceremony & Welcome Gala Dinner in the evening. The Finals presentations will take place on 19-20 November, with Closing Ceremony & Awards Ceremony in the afternoon of 21 November.
During the Finals, LivCom will collaborate with UN agencies to organize the "International Forum on Cultural Innovation and Sustainable Urban Development" and the “International Training on Healthy & Positive Ageing Cities and Communities". The Avcilar Municipality will also arrange city excursion activities and networking events with local cultural features. The two-day USF Conference - Active Ageing and Sustainable Urban Development will also be organized during 19-20 November. Delegates are welcome to attend these events not in conflict with their Presentation sessions. The detailed Programme Agenda and conference logistics will be released successively starting from the end of September. Please stay alert to the announcements and information updates on the website.