The article presents a brief description of three conferences of the WC2 Association of Universities in 2014-2015, the participants of which were the authors of this article - professors, students and graduates of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU). The significance of WC2 for establishing mutually beneficial relationships of universities with municipal and public organizations of large cities is emphasized in many areas. The role of SPbPU as member of this association is described and prospects of WC2 development are summarized.