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Partner with CVU in 2027

Reach the owners, developers, designers and civic leaders shaping cities worldwide. Every partnership starts with your organisation’s goals and grows with them, from first involvement to a lasting influence on how cities are built.

 

For the first time, you can plan your year with CVU across all of 2027 in one place, bringing together the VU Summit, our regional conferences, Global Partnership, Programme Partnership and CVU membership. Some partners begin with one of our signature partnerships, while others build their own around their priorities. Either way, we’ll refine the plan with you before anything is final.

Four ways to engage

Our partner engagement framework traces a deliberate path from first awareness to lasting legacy. Most CVU partners hold a place in two or three stages at once.


Begin wherever your organisation’s goals are best served.

  1. Join the Council, build industry awareness, access CVU's global knowledge base, and enter your projects in the Awards Programme.

    See membership

Global Partnership, Programme Partnership or À la carte

Choose the one that serves your organisation’s strategy. Every option can be invoiced across several offices under one agreement.

Global Partnership

From US$36,250

A Global Partnership brings sponsorship of the Global VU Summit and all three regional conferences together with organisational membership, for less than the same positions bought individually

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Programme Partnership

From US$70,000

A Programme Partnership adds your organisation’s own white paper, thought leadership piece or feature article to a Global Partnership, edited and published under CVU’s name.

See the programmes

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Ă€ la carte

From US$2,000

Ă€ la carte lets you select or combine individual VU Summit and Regional Conference sponsorships and organisational membership as you choose, each at its published rate.

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Ă€ la carte

Sponsor an event or join as a member

Sponsor one event or several, or join as a member. Each item is priced on its own.

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Membership

Organisational membership covers everyone at your company who uses a company email address.

From US$700Four organisational levels

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Regional conference

Europe Conference Oslo 2027

Oslo, Norway

May 2027

From US$2,00012 levels

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Regional conference

Middle East Conference Dubai 2027

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2027

From US$2,500Eight levels

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Regional conference

Asia Conference Hanoi 2027

Hanoi, Vietnam

December 2027

From US$2,500Seven levels

See the levels

Annual Event

VU Summit Sydney 2027

CVU’s annual global summit: technical sessions and workshops, the Awards Ceremony and Dinner, and building tours.

Sydney, Australia. International Convention Centre Sydney. 27 to 30 September 2027. Plus a Brisbane programme on 1 October

  • Diamond

    The highest Summit level

    What it includes
    • Your own session room at the Summit
    • Recognition from CVU leadership during the plenaries and the Awards Ceremony
    • A reserved VIP table for ten at the Awards Dinner
    • A priority exhibition booth
    • Eight registrations with Opening Reception invitations
    • Top billing in Summit branding and a featured spot on the homepage
    US$75,000
    7 available
  • Platinum +

    Platinum, plus an exclusive event or item

    What it includes
    • Everything in Platinum
    • Your name on one exclusive Summit event or branded item
    US$60,000
    9 available
  • Platinum

    What it includes
    • Second-highest branding priority
    • One core presentation and a paper in the proceedings
    • Seven registrations with Opening Reception invitations
    • Recognition from the Chair at the opening and closing plenaries
    • Your logo on the Summit homepage and sponsor page
    • The option to host a sponsor networking event
    US$50,000
    10 available
  • Gold +

    Gold, plus an exclusive event or academic patronage

    What it includes
    • Everything in Gold
    • Your name on one exclusive event, or patronage of a CVU research or design competition
    US$40,000
    10 available
  • Gold

    What it includes
    • Third-highest branding priority
    • One core presentation and a paper in the proceedings
    • Six registrations with Opening Reception invitations
    • Recognition from the Chair at the opening and closing plenaries
    • Your logo on the Summit homepage and sponsor page
    US$30,000
    10 available
  • Silver +

    Silver, plus a named coffee break

    What it includes
    • Everything in Silver
    • A coffee break in your name
    US$25,000
    5 available
  • Silver

    What it includes
    • One session chair or moderator role
    • Three registrations with Opening Reception invitations
    • Your logo on the sponsor page and a sponsor badge
    • Sponsor Appreciation Reception for all your registered staff
    US$20,000
    15 available
  • Bronze

    The first Summit sponsorship level

    What it includes
    • Recognition across the Summit programme and channels
    • One session chair or moderator role
    • Two registrations with Opening Reception invitations
    • Sponsor Appreciation Reception for all your registered staff
    US$15,000
    20 available
  • Exhibitor

    A booth at the Summit

    What it includes
    • An exhibition space with a basic shell for the two core Summit days
    • Two exhibitor passes
    US$6,950
    20 available

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Membership

Organisational membership covers everyone at your company who uses a company email address.

  • Platinum organisational

    For firms with several offices and a large urban portfolio

    What it includes
    • A Skyscraper Center page, Designated Experts in the CVU directory, and member rates at every CVU conference
    • Unlimited Designated Experts
    • The widest access to committees and working groups
    US$12,500
  • Gold organisational

    For firms with fewer offices and a growing urban portfolio

    What it includes
    • A Skyscraper Center page, Designated Experts in the CVU directory, and member rates at every CVU conference
    • Access to committees and working groups
    US$6,250
  • Silver organisational

    For smaller firms, or firms starting out

    What it includes
    • A Skyscraper Center page, Designated Experts in the CVU directory, and member rates at every CVU conference
    • One Designated Expert
    US$1,350
  • Non-profit or governmental

    For universities, non-profits, and public agencies

    What it includes
    • A Skyscraper Center page, Designated Experts in the CVU directory, and member rates at every CVU conference
    US$700
  • Individual professional

    For one person

    What it includes
    • Full access to CVU member benefits for one person
    US$230
  • Academic or retiree

    For researchers and veterans of the tall building industries

    What it includes
    • Full access to CVU member benefits for one person
    US$110
  • Student

    For currently enrolled students

    What it includes
    • Full access to CVU member benefits for one person
    US$55

Regional conference

Europe Conference Oslo 2027

In Oslo, mass timber, embodied carbon accounting, and district-scale energy are standard practice.

Oslo, Norway. May 2027

Pricing subject to review.

  • Platinum + conference venue host

    What it includes
    • Seven registrations
    US$12,000
    1 available
  • Platinum + plenary presentation

    What it includes
    • A plenary session in your name
    • Welcome remarks
    • Seven registrations
    US$12,000
    2 available
  • Platinum + conference app

    What it includes
    • A mobile app for all attendees with your branding
    • Seven registrations
    US$12,000
    1 available
  • Platinum + lanyards

    What it includes
    • A lanyard for all attendees’ name badges with your branding
    • Seven registrations
    US$12,000
    1 available
  • Gold + coffee break or lunch

    US$6,000
    3 available
  • Gold + core or project presentation

    What it includes
    • A breakfast, lunch, or coffee break in your name
    • Welcome remarks
    • Six registrations
    US$6,000
    6 available
  • Gold + pre-conference webinar

    What it includes
    • A webinar in your name before the conference, with a report sent to every attendee
    • A summary of it presented at the conference
    • Six registrations
    US$6,000
    5 available
  • Gold + leaders meeting

    US$6,000
    1 available
  • Gold + networking reception

    US$6,000
    1 available
  • Gold

    What it includes
    • Full branding
    • Five registrations
    US$4,000
  • Silver

    What it includes
    • Full branding
    • Two registrations
    US$2,000
  • Exhibitor

    What it includes
    • An exhibition space
    • One registration
    On request

Regional conference

Middle East Conference Dubai 2027

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. November 2027

Pricing subject to review.

  • Platinum + exclusive package

    What it includes
    • Top branding and one exclusive item
    • A presentation role
    • Six registrations
    US$18,000
  • Platinum + plenary

    What it includes
    • A plenary session in your name
    • Welcome remarks
    • Six registrations
    US$12,000
  • Platinum + track

    What it includes
    • A theme track in your name within the core programme
    • A presentation role
    • Six registrations
    US$12,000
  • Gold + core session

    What it includes
    • Third-highest branding
    • A presentation role
    • Four registrations
    US$8,000
  • Gold

    What it includes
    • Full branding
    • Four registrations
    On request
  • Gold + off-site

    What it includes
    • Two building tours in your name
    • Four registrations
    US$5,000
  • Silver

    What it includes
    • Full branding
    • Two registrations
    US$2,500
  • Exhibitor

    What it includes
    • An exhibition space
    • One registration
    US$4,000

Regional conference

Asia Conference Hanoi 2027

One programme in Hanoi, in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-urbanising countries.

Hanoi, Vietnam. December 2027

Pricing subject to review.

  • Platinum + exclusive package

    What it includes
    • Top branding, the conference app, lanyards, and attendee bag
    • A presentation role
    • Six registrations
    US$18,000
  • Platinum + track

    What it includes
    • A theme track in your name within the core programme
    • A presentation role
    • Six registrations
    US$12,000
  • Gold + coffee break or lunch

    What it includes
    • A coffee break or lunch in your name
    • Four registrations
    US$10,000
  • Gold + core session

    What it includes
    • Third-highest branding
    • A presentation role
    • Four registrations
    US$8,000
  • Gold + off-site

    What it includes
    • Two building tours in your name
    • Four registrations
    US$5,000
  • Silver

    What it includes
    • Full branding
    • Two registrations
    US$2,500
  • Exhibitor

    What it includes
    • An exhibition space
    • One registration
    US$5,000

Where partners meet the industry

The Council sponsors and partners are catalysts for urban transformation, gaining not only visibility but strategic relevance, collaboration, and lasting impact.

international and regional CVU events per year
4
firms partner with CVU per year
200+
attendees at CVU events per year
2,000+

CVU Events

  • Past CVU events
  • 2027 events
  • Bled1971 Conference
  • Prague1971 Conference
  • Warsaw1972 Conference
  • Bogota1973 Conference
  • Bratislava1973 Conference
  • Porto Alegre1973 Conference
  • Sorrento1973 Conference
  • Tokyo1973 Conference1971 Conference
  • Bangkok1974 Conference
  • Budva1974 Conference
  • Jakarta1974 Conference
  • Athens1975 Conference
  • Honolulu1975 Conference
  • Sofia1983 Conference
  • Kuwait City1992 Conference
  • Dhaka1993 Conference
  • Rio de Janeiro1993 Conference
  • Amsterdam and Delft1995 Congress, Amsterdam1972 Conference, Delft
  • SĂŁo Paulo1999 Conference1997 Conference1995 Conference
  • Los Angeles2000 Conference1997 Conference1994 Conference1991 Conference1988 Conference
  • Melbourne2001 Congress
  • Kuala Lumpur2003 Conference1999 Conference1982 Conference
  • Paris2003 Conference1977 Congress1971 Conference
  • Stuttgart2003 Conference
  • Nanjing2005 Conference1992 Conference1989 Conference
  • Moscow2008 Conference
  • Mumbai2010 Conference
  • Seoul2011 Conference2004 Conference
  • Shanghai2014 Conference2012 Congress
  • New York City and Bethlehem2015 Conference, New York City2005 Congress, New York City1972 Congress, Bethlehem
  • Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, Shenzhen2016 Conference, Shenzhen2011 Conference, Guangzhou2004 Conference, Guangzhou1990 Congress, Hong Kong1988 Conference, Hong Kong1976 Conference, Hong Kong1973 Conference, Hong Kong
  • Chicago2022 Conference2019 Congress2018 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference2009 Conference2006 Conference1996 Conference1986 Congress1971 Conference
  • Singapore2023 Conference1985 Conference1984 Conference1974 Conference
  • Toronto2025 Conference
  • London and Oxford2026 VU Summit, London2024 Conference, London2013 Conference, London2006 Conference, London2001 Conference, London1974 Conference, Oxford
  • VU Summit Sydney 2027VU Summit Sydney 2027Sydney, Australia. International Convention Centre Sydney. 27 to 30 September 2027. Plus a Brisbane programme on 1 OctoberPast CVU events here2017 Conference1973 ConferenceClick the city to learn more
  • Europe Conference Oslo 2027Europe Conference Oslo 2027Oslo, Norway. May 2027Click the city to learn more
  • Middle East Conference Dubai 2027Middle East Conference Dubai 2027Dubai, United Arab Emirates. November 2027Past CVU events here2018 Conference2008 CongressClick the city to learn more
  • Asia Conference Hanoi 2027Asia Conference Hanoi 2027Hanoi, Vietnam. December 2027Click the city to learn more
YearEventCityAttendees
2027VU Summit Sydney 2027Sydney, AustraliaUpcoming
2027Europe Conference Oslo 2027Oslo, NorwayUpcoming
2027Middle East Conference Dubai 2027Dubai, United Arab EmiratesUpcoming
2027Asia Conference Hanoi 2027Hanoi, VietnamUpcoming
2026VU SummitLondon, United Kingdom
2025ConferenceToronto, Canada
2024ConferenceLondon, United Kingdom
2023ConferenceSingapore, Singapore
2022ConferenceChicago, United States
2019CongressChicago, United States
2019Tall + Urban Innovation ConferenceShenzhen, China
2018Tall + Urban Innovation ConferenceChicago, United States
2018ConferenceDubai, United Arab Emirates
2017ConferenceSydney, Australia
2016ConferenceShenzhen, China
2015ConferenceNew York City, United States
2014ConferenceShanghai, China
2013ConferenceLondon, United Kingdom
2012CongressShanghai, China
2011ConferenceGuangzhou, China
2011ConferenceSeoul, South Korea
2010ConferenceMumbai, India
2009ConferenceChicago, United States
2008CongressDubai, United Arab Emirates
2008ConferenceMoscow, Russia
2006ConferenceChicago, United States
2006ConferenceLondon, United Kingdom
2005ConferenceNanjing, China
2005CongressNew York City, United States
2004ConferenceGuangzhou, China
2004ConferenceSeoul, South Korea
2003ConferenceKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2003ConferenceParis, France
2003ConferenceStuttgart, Germany
2001ConferenceLondon, United Kingdom
2001CongressMelbourne, Australia
2000ConferenceLos Angeles, United States
1999ConferenceKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1999ConferenceSĂŁo Paulo, Brazil
1997ConferenceLos Angeles, United States
1997ConferenceSĂŁo Paulo, Brazil
1996ConferenceChicago, United States
1995CongressAmsterdam, Netherlands
1995ConferenceSĂŁo Paulo, Brazil
1994ConferenceLos Angeles, United States
1993ConferenceDhaka, Bangladesh
1993ConferenceRio de Janeiro, Brazil
1992ConferenceKuwait City, Kuwait
1992ConferenceNanjing, China
1991ConferenceLos Angeles, United States
1990CongressHong Kong, China
1989ConferenceNanjing, China
1988ConferenceHong Kong, China
1988ConferenceLos Angeles, United States
1986CongressChicago, United States
1985ConferenceSingapore, Singapore
1984ConferenceSingapore, Singapore
1983ConferenceSofia, Bulgaria
1982ConferenceKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1977CongressParis, France
1976ConferenceHong Kong, China
1975ConferenceAthens, Greece
1975ConferenceHonolulu, United States
1974ConferenceBangkok, Thailand
1974ConferenceBudva, Montenegro
1974ConferenceJakarta, Indonesia
1974ConferenceOxford, United Kingdom
1974ConferenceSingapore, Singapore
1973ConferenceBogota, Colombia
1973ConferenceBratislava, Slovakia
1973ConferenceHong Kong, China
1973ConferencePorto Alegre, Brazil
1973ConferenceSorrento, Italy
1973ConferenceSydney, Australia
1973ConferenceTokyo, Japan
1972CongressBethlehem, United States
1972ConferenceDelft, Netherlands
1972ConferenceWarsaw, Poland
1971ConferenceBled, Slovenia
1971ConferenceChicago, United States
1971ConferenceParis, France
1971ConferencePrague, Czechia
1971ConferenceTokyo, Japan

Who you'll reach

By profession

  • Owners, developers, funders and occupiers26%
  • Engineering25%
  • Architecture, urban design and interiors24%
  • Construction and project management11%
  • Materials and system suppliers9%
  • Associations, government and universities5%

By region

  • Asia & Oceania42%
  • Europe22%
  • Americas21%
  • Middle East & Africa15%

Not sure where to start?

Tell us your goals and the regions that matter to you, and our Global Development team will suggest a level that fits. Many partners begin with a single event.

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Partnership in practice

Each brand in a group takes its own position. Packages that combine brands or regions are priced as a whole.

Where your investment draws on more than one budget, we’ll invoice the offices or subsidiaries you name. All invoices are issued and paid in US dollars, with 50% due within 30 days of invoice receipt and the balance within 90 days.

Where you commit for two or three years by 31 December 2026, we hold your price flat for the term. There’s no annual
increase or renegotiation, and your position is guaranteed while the market around it moves.

Global and Programme Partners agree on an activation plan with us at the start and review it during the year.

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