Note: All dates are subject to change without notice.

2012

• 29 November: Call for applications for WDC 2016 designation launched

2013

• 30 April: Close of bid process (24:00:00 EST)
• June: Initial review of applications by WDC Organising Committee
• July: WDC Selection Committee review of applications
• August: Selection of shortlisted cities
• September: Shortlisted city visits
• October: Final selection meeting in Montreal, Canada
• November:  Announcement at IDA Congress in Istanbul

Find out more about the project cycle.