Recently, over 80 delegates from 19 cities across 11 nations and five international organizations convened in Guangzhou for the 2025 Workshop for Thought Leaders, hosted by the World Association of Major Metropolises (Metropolis). Focused on "Digital Technology: Accelerating the Local Implementation of the Global Agendas," delegates explored on-site how innovation in smart transportation, AI, and the low-altitude economy is reshaping urban futures. Jordi Vaquer, Secretary-General of Metropolis, highlighted Guangzhou's dual-track approach: "The city rehabilitates old central neighborhoods while creating safe community spaces for all generations. This proves Guangzhou invests not only in mega projects but in human-scale solutions that enhance quality of life." Vaquer noted 30 Chinese member cities of Metropolis, with Guangzhou serving as the Asia-Pacific Secretariat. The event blended policy dialogues with site visits to "connect theory and practice," ahead of Metropolis' 40th-anniversary summit in Seoul this September. Source: GDToday Editor: Lyu Yun