Core Points - The Shanghai International City and Architecture Expo 2025 will take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center [1] - The expo is organized in conjunction with World Cities Day, supported by UN-Habitat and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Housing, Urban-Rural Development and Management [2] - This year's expo emphasizes smart solutions in urban and rural construction, featuring an exhibition area of nearly 40,000 square meters [3] Thematic Areas - The expo includes six thematic exhibition areas focusing on World Cities Day, district-level construction achievements, artificial intelligence applications, green and low-carbon development, future cities from children's perspectives, and cultural and creative products [4] - Additionally, there are four industry development exhibition areas dedicated to livable, resilient, and smart cities, covering green development, urban renewal, smart empowerment, and resilient cities [5] Concurrent Events - The expo will host various concurrent events such as high-end forums, business matchmaking, and job promotion activities [6] - Sixteen districts of Shanghai and the Lingang New Area will participate, showcasing their urban and rural construction practices [6] - Leading enterprises in the industry will present their core technologies and benchmark projects, complemented by over 30 supporting activities including high-end dialogues and talent matching [7]