The UPBA will offer cities from around the world a global stage to propose solutions to urban issues based on their own experience and history.

Cities will be able to do this through exhibits that showcase their unique initiatives on various urban questions related to the quality of life, sustainable development, protection of historical heritage, and technological innovation in cities.

The selected projects are either those already implemented in the proposing cities or those with great potential for application.

A highlight of the Expo, the UPBA will also be a platform for cities to exchange ideas and practices. The UBPA will cover an area of more than 15 hectares within the Expo site.

At the UBPA, the spotlight will be on the cities, as opposed to the countries, traditionally the official participants at an Expo.