Name: BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026
Start: 2026-08-11T09:00:00.000+05:30
End: 2026-08-12T18:00:00.000+05:30
Location: Mumbai

KPMG in India is knowledge partner for this event.

BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026 organised by Mumbai First in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra, brings together government leaders, city administrations, diplomats, policymakers, international organisations, academia, and industry representatives to discuss the future of urban cooperation. The conclave focuses on climate resilience, sustainable development, digital transformation, urban governance, infrastructure, mobility, and innovation, while facilitating dialogue and knowledge exchange among cities.

Four core themes of the conclave:

Climate and environmental resilience
Future-ready urban planning, mobility, and infrastructure

Inclusive and human-centric urban development
Urban governance, finance, and digital transformation

Agenda and Session

Day 2

Time: 12.00 p.m – 1.30 p.m IST

Session V

Housing for all: Inclusive housing and community-led urban regeneration

Session overview:

This session explores strategies for delivering affordable housing, upgrading informal settlements, and fostering inclusive, community-led urban development.

Moderator

Praween Jha

Director, Government & Public Services (G&PS)

KPMG in India

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Day 2

Time: 2.30 p.m – 4.00 p.m IST

Session VI

AI-enabled urban governance: Transforming public service delivery and decision-making

Session overview:

This session explores how AI is enabling smarter governance, improving public services, strengthening urban decision-making, and building more responsive and efficient cities.

Speaker