1、The cities shaping the futureRanking the global cities powering the next era of business growthEditionEdition 2026Ben SimpfendorferMatthew TGlobalRegionAuthorsURL2 Oliver Wyman ForumCONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYCITY PERFORMANCECASE STUDIESMETHODOLOGYFEATURED CITIESExecutive summary03104548Five critical
2、themes driving city performance01 Administrative bodies02 Creative industries:A burgeoning city growth driver01 Leading cities are commercial,connectivity,and investment hubs04 Innovation and tech hubs shape the knowledge economy03 Affordability and business shifts help midsize cities generate outsi
3、ze growth05 Climate resilience is key to attract business and talent02 Emerging markets are jockeying for a place in global supply chainsCase studiesMethodologyFeatured cities403 Oliver Wyman ForumCONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYCITY PERFORMANCECASE STUDIESMETHODOLOGYFEATURED CITIESExecutive summary4 Olive
4、r Wyman ForumCONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYCITY PERFORMANCECASE STUDIESMETHODOLOGYFEATURED CITIESExecutive summaryKey insightsGlobalization is evolving with shifting tech,trade,and demographics.Businesses must invest wisely to unlock market access,talent,and resilience,while policymakers must position th
5、eir cities competitively.The Oliver Wyman Forum ranked 1,500 cities representing over 75%of global GDP by five factors:commercial vibrancy,connectivity,supply chains,innovation,and climate resilience.Leading cities remain commercial,connectivity,and investment hubs;while midsize and emerging-market
6、cities are gaining due to affordability and supply chain pivots.CEOs and investors must anticipate new cities for growth,diversify operations,explore acquisitions,balance efforts in large or midsize cities,and attract talent.City leaders address climate risks and intensifying competition,nurture a s