World Cities Culture Forum is a leading global network of civic leaders from over 40 creative cities. Its city partners span six continents, representing a population of over 245 million. Its network of over 40 global cities share ideas and solutions to build a world where culture is at the heart of thriving cities, acting as a driver to create equitable, prosperous and sustainable places to live, work and play. World Cities Culture Forum was founded in 2012 around the belief that global cities can achieve more by working together and being generous with ideas.