The Global Advisory Council brings together leaders from government, business, academia, and investment to advance sustainable urban development and accelerate innovation in cities around the world. Serving as a strategic advisory body to the Leading Cities Board of Directors, the Council provides expert insight, fosters cross-sector collaboration, and helps deploy solutions that build urban resilience and improve quality of life.

Through its work, the Council connects cities with cutting-edge technologies, funding sources, and global partners, guiding programs such as AcceliCITY, AcceliGOV, LaunchPad 11, C.I.V.I.C., and the Leading Cities Academy. Members of the Global Advisory Council are united by a shared belief that meaningful progress is achieved through collaboration—empowering cities to adapt, thrive, and lead in a rapidly changing world.