World cultural heritage cities carry precious memories of human historical civilization and are shining pearls that showcase cultural diversity and creativity. In 2005, Macau was officially listed in the The World Heritage List by the UN. To further strengthen international exchanges between world heritage and cultural cities, promote scientific protection and inheritance of cultural heritage, facilitate the construction of world cultural cities, and enhance Macau’s international image as a world cultural heritage city, the Global Designers Association(GDA) and the City University of Macau(City U) will hold the International Forum on World Heritage and Cultural Cities in Macau in October 2025.
Time
October 25-26 (tentative)
Venue
City University of Macau
Organization
Hosted by: GDA, City U, Yuanye Awards Organizing Committee
Co-organizers: Regional and Urban Planning Branch of International Natural Resources Association(iAONR), Urban Design Branch of GDA, Urban Design Branch of China Engineering & Consulting Association (CECA), Macau Association of Architects , Macau Urban Planning Society, Macau Landscape Culture Society
Organizers: Faculty of Innovation and Design of City U, World Heritage and Cultural Cities Committee of GDA
Theme
Conference theme:
World Heritage and Cultural Cities
Main topics:
1. Historic districts and the revival of ancient cities
2. Architecture and Heritage
3. Industrial heritage and historical cultural city
4. Cultural Landscape and World Heritage Cities
5. Public Art and Cultural City
Main Contents:
1. Keynote report
2. Theme Forum and Interactive communication
3. World Heritage and Cultural Cities Committee of GDA closed-door meeting
4. Yuanye Awards judging and award-winning works exhibition tour
5. Visit and Inspection
Attendees
1. Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Member of the World Heritage and Cultural Cities Committee of GDA;
2. Executive members, directors, and members of the Urban and Regional Planning Branch of the iAONR and the Urban Design Branch of CECA and GDA, members of the Yuanye Awards jury.
3. Experts and scholars in higher educationrelated research fields, young scholars, international research institutions, design institutions, industry associations, and corporate representatives.
Registration
1. Guests who intend to register for the conference speech should submit the application form (Attachment 1) before July 25th. Chinese guests planning to participate in the event should register with the Secretariat of the Yuanyu Award Organizing Committee and organize their participation. Overseas guests have registered with the School of Innovation and Design at City University of Macau. Please indicate “Name+Heritage Forum Registration” in the email subject.
2. Conference official website（ https://www.yuanyebei.com/ ）The conference themed website will be launched in early August. Prospective attendees are requested to select the corresponding conference for online registration and complete pre-registration. Attendees can also fill out the registration form (Attachment 2) and send it to the designated email address for registration（ yyb@chla.com ）Please indicate “Name+Macau Conference Attendee” in the email subject.
3. Guests who plan to participate in the post conference inspection and observation activities are requested to contact the Yuanye Awards Organizing Committee at any time.
Contacts
City University of Macau Contact:
Mr. Kang
Phone:+853-85902299
Email: nikang@cityu.edu.mo
Yuanye Awards Contact:
Ms. Shen, Ms. Zhang
Phone: +86 -10-88360800
Email: yyb@chla.com.cn