Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK)
KKIMD Kota Kinabalu International Mayors' Dialogue 2026
Future Coastal Cities: Advancing Blue Economy, Digital Governance and Urban Resilience
Saturday 10 – Wednesday 14 October 2026
Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) · Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
64 days
until the Dialogue opens
Full programme and delegate information from 28 August 2026 — 21 days away.
Attendance is by invitation. Expressions of interest will open on this page shortly.
Proceedings will be conducted in English.
About the Dialogue
Coastal cities generate a substantial share of global economic activity and serve as gateways for trade, tourism, fisheries, logistics and maritime industries. As climate risks intensify and urban populations grow, strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of coastal cities has become a shared international priority.
KKIMD brings together mayors, city leaders, policy makers, development partners, academia and industry to explore how coastal cities can remain competitive while becoming more resilient, sustainable and future-ready — moving beyond a conventional conference towards actionable collaboration, peer-to-peer learning and long-term technical cooperation.
Situated within the globally significant Coral Triangle, Kota Kinabalu combines exceptional marine biodiversity with rapid urban growth and climate exposure. As Sabah's capital and principal coastal, administrative and maritime gateway, it offers a fitting setting for international dialogue on the future of coastal cities.