This document announces the World Sense of Place Summit to be held from October 28-31, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The summit will bring together global leaders and experts to address challenges related to making places livable and sustainable, with a focus on opportunities presented by the rise of Asia. Over 2,900 policymakers, industry experts, and business leaders are expected to attend and discuss how to build resilience in places and improve quality of life through sustainable place-making strategies. The summit aims to promote initiatives that humanize places and strengthen communities worldwide.