Latest event news from Urbanicity

23rd International Walk21 Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities will be held on 16-19 October 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference will be held in partnership with the University of Rwanda and the City of Kigali.
The 23rd edition of the annual International Walk21 Conference will be the first one to be held on the African continent. Join the Kigali Car-Free Day on Sunday 15 October and explore the city on foot with the local community.
The conference will focus on the affordability of walking infrastructure, financing, governance, road safety, and low-income communities. You will be able to participate through plenary sessions, scientific discussions, training sessions, workshops, design hubs, walkshops, and site visits.
The conference is open to everyone including politicians, government staff, NGOs, academics, planners, architects, engineers, health professionals, students, and citizens.
https://walk21.com/work/conference/

Call for abstracts for the 23 Balkan Architectural Biennale (BAB) until June, 20th!

We are delighted to announce that we are co-organising the BAB 23 International Conference “Global Village – Shelter for Resilient Living 2” this November in Belgrade.
ISOCARP’s thematic session "The role of Urban planners in managing the Climate transition" led by our President Pietro Elisei will focus on how to translate the ambition of key policies, like EU Green Deal and Agenda 2030, in the daily practices.
We invite our global network to submit their abstracts to our thematic session at: conference@bab.rs
https://www.bab.rs/about-3/

Last chance to register: 2023 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo

Fort Worth, Texas, USA
June 11-14, 2023
The 2023 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo will be dedicated to keeping our amazing community connected through exhibits, general and education sessions, Shoptalks, networking, and community-building events. The Conference & Expo will be offered only in-person; we will continue to host virtual events for our industry for those who are not able to join us in person.
While masking is not required currently by the Fort Worth Convention Center IPMI is strongly encouraging attendees to mask. Vaccinations are highly recommended.
https://ipmi.parking-mobility.org/2023/index.cfm

Save the date for Transport and Climate Change week 2023

The annual flagship event on Transport and Climate will take place from 11-15 September 2023.
The 6th Transport and Climate Change Week will again offer a broad programme – find more information here(link is external), soon! The event brings together more than 2000 participants, experts and decision-makers from all over the world to learn together, exchange ideas with stakeholders, to network and develop solutions for a net zero transport future and therefore advance decarbonisation.
https://transportweek.org/

WE-TRANSFORM 5th Stakeholder Forum Workshop 2023

WE-TRANSFORM 5th Stakeholder Forum Workshop 2023 will take place 13-14 June in Vienna, Austria. EU H2020 project WE-TRANSFORM project aims to create a policy agenda to prepare for the automation and related transformation of the workforce in the transport sector.
https://wetransform-project.eu/news-events/we-transform-5th-stakeholder-forum-workshop/

eCharge4Drivers EIG Workshop: Barcelona

The EU-funded project eCharge4Drivers is organising a new and exciting External Interest Group (EIG) workshop, this time in Barcelona! Taking place on June 29, this will be a unique opportunity to learn more about the demonstration activities of the project in the Spanish city.
eCharge4Drivers aims to improve the EV charging experience in urban areas and on interurban corridors, making it more convenient for users to go green. Its External Interest Group (EIG), formed by a diverse group of industry, research, local authorities, and end-users representatives, is now holding its very new workshop in Barcelona!
https://www.polisnetwork.eu/event/echarge4drivers-eig-workshop-barcelona/

Smart City Day #10 Save the date !

Every year, the Smart City Day brings together decision-makers from municipalities and cantons, from economic and academic circles. The success encountered since its creation in 2014 makes it a benchmark event in Switzerland.
The organization of the day allows everyone to share thoughts and strategies, to highlight good practices, to raise awareness and inform local and international players, to offer a platform for exchange and cross-functional encounters.
The objective is to accompany and build together, in good intelligence, the towns and cities of tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 31 in Neuchâtel
https://www.smartcityday.ch/

New event: WASTED SQUARE METERS IN CITIES: Improving the use of buildings in time & space

In a context of scarce urban land and the fight against climate change and the artificialization of land, many urban spaces remain paradoxically underused. In addition, for many years, cities have been built with monofunctional buildings. If the way of conceiving the city has evolved, we are still consuming far too many resources including land and building materials. According to the European Observation Network for Territorial Development and Cohesion (ESPON), land take exceeded the population growth during the 2000 – 2018 period.
“Even areas experiencing depopulation usually still show increases in artificial surfaces.” Our cities need to go through a resource diet. And the use of space in cities is one of the sectors that must radically change. On average, the use rate for a school is around 20%, when an office building is used around 30% of its time across a year.
This topic poses the question of how we use and share our resources (in this case, the space in cities) to meet the basic needs of all. The problem is not so much about the availability of space and buildings, but how these resources are shared among a territory.
Come to Brussels to learn, get inspired and exchange with municipalities and organizations active in exploring alternatives to urban sprawl.
https://energy-cities.eu/event/wasted-square-meters-in-cities-improving-the-use-of-buildings-in-time-space/

Get Involved in Newly Launched CTBUH Assemblies

We are pleased to announce that the Council is launching three new assemblies in 2023: the Assembly of Smart Technologies, the Assembly of Tenants, and the Assembly of Visual Artists. CTBUH assemblies form a large umbrella around a topic, with the intention of representing multidisciplinary members, facilitate discussion, and create outputs regarding best practices and the latest innovations. To learn more about these new assemblies and to sign up by the deadline of June 2, please click here.
https://www.ctbuh.org/new-assemblies

JOIN US AT The world’s largest public transportation showcase

APTA EXPO is the public transportation industry’s long- standing, premier resource for advancing mobility systems through a robust showcase of the latest-breaking technologies, products, and services.
Find the solutions to increase and retain ridership, reinvent the rider experience, infuse technology to enhance convenience, improve security, transition to a more sustainable system, boost system-wide reliability, and beyond.
https://www.aptaexpo.com/apta2023/public/enter.aspx

Save the date: Smart Country Convention

The Smart Country Convention remains the top event for digitization in the public sector in 2023 and central contact point for Germany's best minds from politics, the digital economy and science.
Experience the best moments of SCCON22 and look forward to November in Berlin!
https://www.smartcountry.berlin/en/

ISOCARP World Congress - Get your Early Bird tickets until June 15th!

We are moving forward with the preparations for the joint 5th Urban Economy Forum + 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress (UEF5+WPC59) ''For Climate Change, Urban Finance"
We encourage you to take advantage of the current rates we have for Delegates, Students, Low and Lower Middle-Income Countries, YPPs, Online audience and Online participant, both ISOCARP Members and Non-Members.
https://toronto2023.isocarp.org/

Metropolis Conference - There's still time to register!

Join mayors, metropolitan leaders, and urban experts to connect over 4 days of inspiring ideas and solutions to help transform your city.
12 - 15 June 2023 | Brussels
https://www.urbansummit.brussels/index.html

Webinar: Digitizing City Services for Today’s Resident Expectations

Tue, May 30, 2023 · 11:00 AM · CDT
Join Cities Today on May 30th for a webinar where experts discuss new research and best practices to streamline the delivery of government services, improve the resident experience, and accelerate online adoption.
https://payitgov.com/resource/digitizing-city-services-for-todays-resident-expectations/

Very Early Bird tickets for the UEF5+WPC59 until May 14th!

Register now for the joint 5th Urban Economy Forum + 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress, “For Climate Action, Urban Finance”, which will take place from the 10th to 13th of October in Toronto, Canada.
Secure your spot and join us to explore and discuss opportunities to support Climate-responsive Planning for Equitable Places & Communities.
https://toronto2023.isocarp.org/registration/217-content-title/222-feedback-survey

Join the mobility experts in Stuttgart

To master the mobility challenges our cities are currently facing, close international collaboration and open knowledge exchange are critical. For the past 10 years, at their international congress, the Cities for Mobility community of practitioners has been focusing on this very combination, supporting cities around the world to improve mobility.
We’d be honored to welcome you to this global community of urban mobility shapers and invite you to join us at this year’s invitation-only
10th international Cities for Mobility Congress - Solving the urban space puzzle June 20 | Stuttgart, Germany
https://web.cvent.com/event/806d3a71-e903-462c-b70e-3c2cda0aa33f/summary

Webinar: Digitizing City Services for Today’s Resident Expectations

May 31, 2023, 5:00 am GMT+12
When it comes to government services, governments and residents want the same thing: self-service made easy. Digital service delivery reduces agency costs significantly while driving resident satisfaction and trust.
But making the shift can be challenging in a world of budget shortfalls and staff constraints. Cities have to get the technology and security right, ensure equitable access across a varied community, and then encourage people to shift to digital services.
https://payitgov.com/resource/digitizing-city-services-for-todays-resident-expectations/

Thinking Big: 2050 City Megagrowth” virtual forum

Many scientists assessing the impacts on the earth’s carrying capacity and global planetary boundaries from human activities have concluded that there is great urgency to find and select among best alternatives to address potentially catastrophic impacts on earth and human systems.
Policymakers and the public urgently need to be able to select among the best environmentally and socially sound options to manage these impacts.
In response, the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), in collaboration with Cities Alliance, has organized a series of presentations supporting efforts to address looming environmental and social impacts affecting the world’s cities to 2050 and beyond.
https://vf2023.iaia.org/

Save the date for EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2023

EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK runs each year from 16-22 September and provides towns and cities with an opportunity to try out innovative traffic and transport planning, promote new use of infrastructure and raise awareness on sustainable mobility within their communities. MOBILITYACTIONs provide an opportunity for a broad range of organisations to share best practice solutions in mobility management throughout the year. The campaign also encourages people to choose active and sustainable mobility such as public transport, walking and cycling. Sustainable mobility can help save fuel, lower carbon emissions, improve air quality, and make Europe’s urban areas more pleasant places to live and work in.

https://mobilityweek.eu/home/

Invitation to join the Second International Conference on Inclusive Cities

Durban, South Africa, on August 16-18, 2023.

Cities have always been centers of human activity, serving as hubs for trade, culture, and innovation. However, cities face significant inequality, poverty, and social exclusion challenges. Organized online by our institutional partners, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the 2nd International Conference on Inclusive Cities 2023 seeks to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration between researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community members to explore the capacity of the state to achieve inclusive cities.

https://inclusivecities.ukzn.ac.za/

Save the date for Urban Mobility Days 2023

Save the Date for Urban Mobility Days 2023 taking place from 4-6 October in Seville, Spain.
The Urban Mobility Days conference provides the ideal opportunity to network, debate key issues, and exchange ideas on emerging transport trends and technologies, the latest developments in sustainable urban mobility planning, and solutions to make mobility in cities and towns more sustainable.
It will provide the chance to hear from the cities, people and projects driving innovation in smart, inclusive and sustainable mobility, including those putting the SUMP concept into practice.
https://transport.ec.europa.eu/urbanmobilitydays_en

European Transport Conference 2023: Early Booking is now open!

The AET European Transport Conference (ETC) returns to Milan this year, taking place on 06 – 08 September at the Politecnico di Milano, Bovisa Campus.
Book now to take advantage of our early booking discount which represents excellent value for money. Special rates will only be available until 30th June so don't delay!
https://aetransport.org/etc

Intelligent Cities Summit moved to USA venue

After successfully running this summit in Canada for seven years we are bringing the same quality content south of the border. Over the years thought leaders and experts from across the world have been a part of the speaking faculty at the Summit over the years. Globally, public sector leaders and professionals are grappling with multiple challenges in their effort to deliver the best services to the citizens. Building intelligent communities is the way forward and Intelligent Cities has been acting as the platform for leaders to converge and to share and benefits from common concerns and opportunities.
https://www.intelligentcitiesusa.com/

Covenant of Mayors 'Beyond the Sprint’ webinar

The Covenant of Mayors is organising a webinar 'Energy Sufficiency for cities beyond the winter energy saving Sprint’ on 26 May 2023, 11:00-12:30 CET. It will be an opportunity to discuss how to stay on the virtuous path of structural energy-sufficiency measures beyond the winter of 2023.
The webinar will look at the takeaways of the "Cities Energy Saving Sprint(link is external)" initiative and address three essential topics: soft mobility, sustainable urban tourism, and green local energy production.
Juan Caballero from EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK will be speaking, as will a representative from Metropolia GZM, which won the recently-launched MOBILITYACTION award.
https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/cities-energy-saving-sprint

Join urban mobility leaders in Stockholm to discuss momentous transport challenges

On 8 June, POLIS will convene transport leaders from the public and private sectors for a frank, honest and — most of all — collaborative exchange on the road toward sustainable urban mobility- and registrations are now open.
How can we make mobility sustainable, safe and equitable?
How can we move beyond words to accelerate action?
How can we forge a common direction and mutually beneficial partnerships?
https://www.polisnetwork.eu/news/join-urban-mobility-leaders-to-discuss-momentous-challenges-in-stockholm/

DUT takes part in Creating Green Cities conference

The Urban Agenda of the EU and European policies and initiatives towards greener cities form the basis of the Conference on green cities which is taking place in Malmö, Sweden, 14-15 June.
https://swedish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/conference-on-green-cities-14-156/

Save the Date: Energy Cities Conference

17-20 Octopber 2023
Energy Cities will organize its annual conference in the city of Modena, in the framework of the Bio-architecture week, together with the city of Modena, the Energy and Sustainable Development Agency – AESS and our long-standing partner Climate Alliance!
Rebuilding Cities is something Europe has done in the past. Modena is an excellent living example of our common cultural heritage and how each century proposed urban development’s patterns adapted to the context. That’s the ambition of the New European Bauhaus to imagine cities beautiful, sustainable, together. It sets the scene for renewed European policies for the future of cities. The New European Bauhaus is “grafting’ the ‘old’ Bauhaus. As we want to future cities to ‘graft’ the petro-cities.
https://energy-cities.eu/grafting-cities-cultivating-our-common-future/

District Energy: The Local Solution to Global Challenges
Climate change, energy security, urban densification, energy poverty, the world is changing and bringing new challenges for industry and policy makers. In this complex environment, some say the climate crisis may have become the mother of all crises… But are we up to the job?
With over 75% of the world’s population living in cities, making urban areas smarter, more sustainable and more resilient is a pre-requisite to deliver more prosperous societies. The demand for local and sustainable heating sources has never been higher, and the growing need for cooling is evident across the globe. For District Heating and Cooling, that means an era of both tremendous growth and profound transformation!
DHC networks have now established themselves as critical enablers in fostering the development of local energy transitions and as versatile and competitive decarbonisation solutions for cities.
The 2023 edition of the International Euroheat & Power Congress will look into the most promising pathways for District Heating & Cooling to play its part in solving the global energy & climate crisis, spurring local change for global impact.
https://www.ehpcongress.org/

Save the Date: 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns 2024

1 - 3 October 2024
Aalborg, Denmark
Local leaders play a crucial role in not only meeting global and European climate targets, but taking sustainability to the next level. In 2024, they will gather in Aalborg (Denmark) for the 10th edition of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) to discuss, share ideas, and bolster their role in guiding Europe towards a secure and sustainable future.
The 2024 conference will once again demonstrate the urgent need for local governments to assume responsibility for urban transformation and lead the way in guiding Europe towards a secure and sustainable future. This will be Aalborg's third time hosting an ESCT conference; their first times led to the ground breaking Aalborg Charter (1994) and Aalborg Commitments (2004), both of which have been recognised as local sustainability milestones.
https://sustainablecities.eu/conferences/about-the-series/

Join the Global Mobility Call

It is the only international event on Sustainable Mobility of People and Goods that connects all industries and stakeholders
With the aim of generating experiences, networking and business between Companies, City Councils, Institutions, Administrations and other organizations.
In Madrid, the most promising Mobility Hub
Take part in the event that is defining the mobility of the future!
https://www.ifema.es/en/global-mobility-call

Registrations are now open! 14th Metropolis World Congress

12 - 15 June 2023 - Brussels
Join mayors, metropolitan leaders, and urban experts to connect over 4 days of inspiring ideas and solutions to help transform your city.
This year, the Congress will be held in the framework of the Brussels Urban Summit, the convergence of the leading city networks bringing together more than 300 cities and metropolitan areas from around the world.
Metropolis, Eurocities and the OECD Champions Mayors will join forces in Brussels to shape urban answers to global challenges.
https://brussels2023.metropolis.org/

Register now—early bird rates end 18 April!
As we look toward the future of urban development, one thing is clear: sustainability is not merely a buzzword—it's a crucial component of success. Join CTBUH leaders, including Board Chair Steve Watts, for the inaugural CTBUH Americas Conference, “Green(er) Capital: Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future,” taking place 11 & 12 May, in Seattle.
By making concerted efforts in decarbonizing the built environment, repositioning outdated building stock, managing density, attracting sustainability-focused private investment capital, and securing the commitment of impassioned government, we can make our cities greener and more prosperous. In addition to stimulating discussion and discovery, this conference will pave the way in best-practice thinking and policy making for the future development of our cities.
https://my.ctbuh.org/s/lt-event?id=a1Y4v000002UnvnEAC#/Overview

ISOCARP World Congress - Registration Open

We are delighted to announce that the Registration platform is now open for the UEF5+WPC59!

We would like to invite you all to book your spot and join us in Toronto this October to discuss, learn and connect over the topics of Climate Action, Urban Finance and Climate-Responsive Planning.

Please refer to our official congress website for the congress fees, registration process and VISA applications.

https://toronto2023.isocarp.org/

Save the Date: 2nd International Conference on Inclusive Cities

Invitation to join the Second International Conference on Inclusive Cities in Durban, South Africa, on August 16-18, 2023.

https://isocarp.org/event/2nd-international-conference-on-inclusive-cities/

Small & Medium-Sized City Meeting: La Rochelle

POLIS' Small & Medium Sized City Platform will be holding a two-day event in La Rochelle (France).

This will be an opportunity for representatives from cities across Europe to meet to discuss key topics which you all identified at POLIS' AGA in December as important to your sustainability urban mobility planning.

The event will be an opportunity for 'hands-on' capacity building, across a range of urban mobility topics, site visits and networking.

https://www.polisnetwork.eu/event/small-medium-sized-city-meeting-in-la-rochelle/

Metaverse & Cities Summit - Request for Invitation

Convergence of Virtual and Physical as a Positive Force for our Cities and Communities.

Panels on early lessons learned, city-focused workshops, and experiential site visits (to Microsoft Garage, LivingCities etc).

Event Timing: April 27th - 28th, 2023

Event Location: New York University | NYC

Contact Email: summit@metaverseandcities.com

https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/metaverse/metaverse-blog/Cities-and-the-Metaverse-A-Connected-Future-NYU-SPS-Metaverse-Collaborative-to-Host-the-First-Summit-on-Cities-and-the-Metaverse-in-NYC-this-April.html

Registration Now Open for CTBUH 2023 Int'l Conference

Join us for Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm, the CTBUH 2023 International Conference, taking place 16–21 October, in Singapore & Kuala Lumpur.

This year's conference will advance the fundamental premise that high-density urbanization can support healthy living, working, and civic and social engagement.

https://ctbuhconference.com/register/

Calls for Speakers for the Annual POLIS Conference 2023

POLIS is calling for dynamic Speakers and Sponsors to join the Annual POLIS Conference 2023, which will take place on 29 and 30 November 2023 in Leuven, Belgium.

Do not miss your chance to actively participate in Europe's leading event on sustainable urban mobility in cities and regions

https://www.polisnetwork.eu/news/polis-launches-calls-for-speakers-and-sponsors-for-the-annual-polis-conference-2023/

Save the date for EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2023

EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK runs each year from 16-22 September and provides towns and cities with an opportunity to try out innovative traffic and transport planning, promote new use of infrastructure and raise awareness on sustainable mobility within their communities. MOBILITYACTIONs provide an opportunity for a broad range of organisations to share best practice solutions in mobility management throughout the year. The campaign also encourages people to choose active and sustainable mobility such as public transport, walking and cycling. Sustainable mobility can help save fuel, lower carbon emissions, improve air quality, and make Europe’s urban areas more pleasant places to live and work in.

In 2022, almost 3000 towns and cities from 51 countries participated in EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK.

For more information on the campaign, visit www.mobilityweek.eu

Last chance to register: Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis

The Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference 30 March 2023, 09:30 CEST - 30 March 2023, 13:00 CEST

The local response to the energy crisis paves the way for Europe’s energy transition

This year’s Covenant of Mayors – Europe conference in Brussels will focus on the local response to the energy crisis, discussing how it has shown (once again) that cities are frontrunners of Europe’s energy transition, and how these efforts can become long-term strategies to redefine lifestyles in the face of climate change.

https://www.covenantofmayorsconference2023.eu/

Urban Lunch Talk #22: Envisioning a sustainable future: When urban mobility is inclusive

29 March 2023, 12:00 - 13:00 CET, online

Join the next episode of the Urban Lunch Talks series addressing Envisioning a Sustainable Future: When urban mobility is inclusive.

The mobility sector and urban planning play a decisive role in combating climate change as well as in guaranteeing healthy living conditions for citizens. However, access to mobility differ between geographical contexts and socio-economic groups. This Urban Lunch Talk will start from two projects funded in the ERA-NET Cofund Urban Accessibility and Connectivity (ENUAC) call issued in 2020 which focused on measures to improve urban accessibility and connectivity for all groups of society while moving towards more sustainable urban mobility systems. How inclusive was mobility 100 years ago or so, how is it now and how could it be in the future? What needs to happen to unleash the full potential of the 15-minute city concept in terms of inclusion?

Do not miss out on an interesting Urban Lunch Talk 29 March. Register today!

https://jpi-urbaneurope.eu/event-calendar/urban-lunch-talk-22-envisioning-a-sustainable-future-when-urban-mobility-is-inclusive/

POLIS Leadership Summit: Stockholm

On 8 June, POLIS will convene the second Leadership Summit, with decision-makers from across the transport sector coming together for a frank, honest and — most of all — collaborative exchange on the road toward sustainable urban mobility.

Local and regional authorities hold the keys to advancing the transition on the ground. Indeed, across the last decade, the incredible power of innovative, progressive and far-reaching shifts demonstrated by our cities and regions reveals this capacity.

Yet, we cannot underestimate how far we still have to go. But are we prepared? And, if not… how do we equip ourselves for battle?

As the leading network of local and regional authorities committed to transport innovation, supporting these leaders in accelerating their journeys towards cleaner more accessible transport is POLIS’ core mission.

POLIS will be holding its second Leadership Summit in Stockholm on 8 June 2023. This Summit will bring together leaders in government, business, advocacy, research, and action.

https://www.polisnetwork.eu/event/polis-leadership-summit-stockholm/

ISOCARP 2023 Congress Call for Contributions

The formal Call for Congress Contributions is now open for the 5th Urban Economy Forum + 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress (UEF5+WPC59) in Toronto, Canada! We welcome you to be part of the Congress Programme – through in-person presentations at the Congress, Special Sessions and Roundtables, as well as written Research Papers and Case Study Reports that advance the planning profession. Explore the Congress theme, "For Climate Action, Urban Finance' – Planning for more Resilient & Equitable Places & Communities" the Tracks, and Create an Account so that you can respond to the Call for Contributions to be a part of this year's ISOCARP World Planning Congress in Toronto, Canada, taking place from 10-13 October 2023.

16 April Abstract Submission Deadline

https://toronto2023.isocarp.org/call-for-contributions/210-call-for-contributions

New workshop: Urban Living Labs: Experiments for designing radical urban transitions

On 28 March 2023 14:00-17:00 the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership invites urban living lab managers to join a workshop on “Experiments for designing radical urban transitions” to exchange perspectives, experiences and ideas. The event offers an opportunity to share insights about what is needed to take a big leap forwards towards sustainability and liveability. The worksop aims to identify challenges, barriers and the potential for radical urban transformations, as well as the conditions needed for ULLs, such as funding requirements, open governance structures and understanding participatory and co-creative process designs for applying urban living labs and designing (radical) urban transitions.

https://dutpartnership.eu/urban-living-labs-experiments-for-designing-radical-urban-transitions/

Save the Date: CTBUH Regional Conferences

Kick Off in Seattle, 11 & 12 May

Join us in the Emerald City for the inaugural CTBUH Americas Conference, Green(er) Capital: Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future. Taking place at the Lotte Hotel within the F5 Tower, this premier meeting of CTBUH leaders, members, and industry decision makers in the Americas region will be followed by CTBUH Europe and CTBUH Asia events later this year (see below).

Cities today face numerous pressing challenges, from climate-change-induced flooding to housing affordability. But these dilemmas also present enormous opportunities, which can pay huge social, environmental, and financial dividends when leaders unite to address them. Concerted efforts in decarbonizing the built environment, repositioning outdated building stock, managing density, attracting sustainability-focused private investment capital, and securing the commitment of impassioned government can make our cities greener and more prosperous. Explore these topics—and many others—during 1.5 days of presentations, panel discussions, off-site building tours, and much more.

https://my.ctbuh.org/s/lt-event?id=a1Y4v000002UnvnEAC#/Overview

Save the date: Energy Cities’ Annual Forum

A unique moment in the year to create new links, renew our priorities and build the foundations for higher ambitions and collaborations! Redesign of cities is already ongoing: collective and transformative solutions are put forward to change our homes, our streets, our food and our jobs to reach climate neutrality. Save the date to share and learn with your European peers!

This year, we suggest you start networking when traveling by train to Modena on the 17th of October.

Energy Cities’ Annual General Assembly

After a 2022 year marked by an unprecedented energy crisis, it is time for a big bang: a profound change in the European energy systems. Join us to discuss the future of energy markets at EU, national and local levels, and to vote for a new Board of Directors for our network!

https://energy-cities.eu/event/energy-cities-annual-forum-general-meeting/

New event: Digital Cities Summit and Expo 2023

15-16 May, Saudi Arabia

The Digital Cities Summit will bring together international smart city experts, key government and private smart city stakeholders, smart city technology providers, buyers, influencers and investors on one platform to meet, network, share their views and perspectives in order to move the nation towards being a global leader in the smart city sphere. This event will feature a host of very exclusive case study presentations, technical workshops, panel discussions, product launches, technology showcase, live product demos, business meetings and networking opportunities.

https://digitalcitiessummit.live/

IWA Aspire Conference & Exhibition 2023: One Water for Smart Cities

On behalf of the Local Organising Committee and Chinese Taiwan Water Works Association, we are honoured and delighted to welcome you to the 9th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition 2023 which will be held in the beautiful city of Kaohsiung from 22 to 26 October 2023. The biennial conference is a collaborative cross-sector platform playing a transformative role in providing an innovative and comprehensive overview of the latest developments and solutions for the sustainable management of water resources. The event aims to gather views and opinions from around the world with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

https://iwa-network.org/events/iwa-aspire-conference-exhibition-2023/

Cities Forum 2023 - webstreaming

Cities Forum 2023: 16-17 March in Torino, Italy

The 5th edition of Cities Forum will be held in Torino, Italy from 16 to 17 March 2023. The event brings together key urban stakeholders at European, national, regional and local levels who are committed to a green and just future of cities.

The webstreaming of the event will be available on this page starting from 16 March 13:15 CET

https://www.citiesforum2023.eu/en/webstreaming-agenda

AET Transport and Mobility Forum: FREE Webinar 29th March 2023

AET Transport and Mobility Forum presents: New ticketing schemes in public transport

FREE Webinar: 29 March 14:00–16:30 CET (in-person, in Vienna) 14:30–16:00 CET (online)

To tackle climate related mobility challenges, novel public transport ticketing solutions have emerged throughout Europe. There is growing experience and evidence about both pilot periods and some schemes established for years so far.

https://aetransport.org/forum

Webinar: Heavy-duty E-vehicles for waste collection

ICLEI-Europe invites you to the second webinar on the achievements of the Big Buyers: How can public buyers drive the market through public procurement?

The second of these webinars will take place on March 21st, 11:00-12:00, and will host the representatives of the group on ''Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles'' for waste collection and street cleaning and maintenance. They will present a report on lessons learnt from the collaboration between the cities involved and their market gap analysis, to encourage the roll-out of heavy duty electric vehicles in European cities.

https://sustainable-procurement.org/news?c=search&uid=uqGXFCao

The 17th AESOP Young Academics Conference will take place from 28 to 31 March 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. The conference will be hosted by young academics of the Research group for Urban Development at the University of Antwerp’s Faculty of Design Sciences.

We invite young academics and practitioners of all relevant disciplines and welcome contributions that have an action oriented or applied perspective, as an opportunity to learn about innovative approaches and methods, empirical studies, the impact of research on practice, and research that actively engages with communities, practitioners, private sector stakeholders, and policy makers.

https://isocarp.org/event/64960/

New dates: Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo Dubai

Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo Dubai is the premier global forum for the world’s most influential urbanists from intersecting worlds of infrastructure, city planning, development, investing and technology to create livable cities of tomorrow.

5 days of high-level engagement, networking and knowledge exchange with key urbanism stakeholders.

The event will now take place between 16 and 20 October

https://www.futureurbanism.ae/

Abstract Deadline: ENHR 2023

The European Network for Housing Research conference 2023 will take place in Lodz, Poland, between 28 and 30 June, with the theme Urban regeneration – shines and shadows.

The regeneration process requires in-depth analysis, comparison of case studies, and searching for good practices. Sharing knowledge will allow for better preparation of a holistic approach to regeneration operation.

The deadline for abstracts is March 13

https://www.uni.lodz.pl/enhr2023

Call for papers: Second International Conference on Inclusive Cities

The Call for Abstracts is now open, and we invite members and partners to send in their work until 15 March 2023!

https://isocarp.org/event/2nd-international-conference-on-inclusive-cities/

Save the date: Urban Economy Forum 5 (UEF5) + 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress (WPC59)

For Climate Action, Urban Finance Climate-responsive Planning for Equitable Places & Communities

10-13 October 2023, Toronto, Canada

The Urban Economy Forum (UEF) and the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) are organizing a unique global, hybrid, and joint UEF5 and WPC59 conference that will bring together city leaders, academia, governmental, non-governmental, and local organizations, parliamentarians and multi-level constituency representatives, entrepreneurs, civil society, financiers and planning professionals for a much-needed knowledge co-production on how to finance shared visions, policies, plans and designs for more climate-responsive and equitable places and communities in a rapidly and largely unplanned urbanizing world, struggling to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

https://isocarp.org/activities/59th-wpc-toronto-2023/

Urban Living Labs Managers Workshop

Experiments for designing radical urban transitions

28 March 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Anyone with experiences from setting up and managing an urban living lab is welcome to join the workshop on 28 March. The workshop aims at providing a platform for urban living labs managers to connect, discuss and learn from each other. You will be identifying critical features, methodologies and aspects, which facilitate learning in and from urban living lab experiments.

https://dutpartnership.eu/urban-living-labs-experiments-for-designing-radical-urban-transitions/

New: Euroheat & Power Congress – Torino 2023

The 2023 edition of the International Euroheat & Power Congress will be held in Turin on 22-24 May 2023. The Congress will look into the most promising pathways for District Heating & Cooling to play its part in solving the global energy & climate crisis, spurring local change for global impact. It will be an excellent opportunity to discover the latest market and technology trends shaping the DHC industry, meet your peers, do business, network… and have fun!

https://www.ehpcongress.org/

Save the date: Energy Cities’ Annual Forum & General Meeting

This year, we suggest you start networking when traveling by train to Modena on the 17th of October.

Energy Cities’ Annual General Assembly

https://energy-cities.eu/event/energy-cities-annual-forum-general-meeting/

Decarb City Pipes 2050 - Empowering citizens for the heat transition

How to make sure that the transition is inclusive? What are the best ways to favour and support citizen initiatives and engagement? If those questions resonate in you, then this capacity building session is made for you! Organised in the frame of the Decarb City Pipes 2050 project, which aims at supporting 6 cities (Dublin, Rotterdam, Munich, Winterthur, Vienna, Bilbao) in developing transition roadmaps to phase-out fossil fuels from urban heating and cooling, this session aims at bringing concrete examples of citizen empowerment to go further in the heating and cooling decarbonisation.

https://my.weezevent.com/decarb-city-pipes-2050-empowering-citizens-for-the-heat-transition

30 March Brussels

The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy – Europe welcomes you to the conference “Cities on the frontline of the energy crisis”. The event will take place in the heart of the European district in Brussels, in the EU Commission's Charlemagne Building (Rue de la Loi 170), room Alcide de Gasperi.

https://www.covenantofmayorsconference2023.eu/

Upcoming POLIS Leadership Summit

On 8 June, POLIS will convene decision-makers from across the transport sector for a frank, honest and — most of all — collaborative exchange on the road toward sustainable urban mobility.

Cities and regions across the globe are facing one of the biggest challenges imaginable. According to the IPCC, the world's carbon emissions must fall by 45% by 2030 — and reach net zero by 2050 — to stave off devastating climate change. Failing to achieve this will make many European cities uninhabitable.

https://www.polisnetwork.eu/news/upcoming-polis-leadership-summit-set-for-stockholm/

AET Transport and Mobility Forum: FREE Webinar 2nd March 2023

AET Transport and Mobility Forum presents: Evidencing the value of the Elizabeth line in London. Results of the baseline and pre-opening evaluation.

FREE Webinar: Thursday 2nd March 2023 1100 - 1200 CET (1000 - 1100 GMT)

https://aetransport.org/forum

Innovation Zero is a two-day climate and clean tech congress taking place in London from 24-25 May 2023.

Innovation Zero is the UK’s largest event to accelerate business action towards net zero commitments. It will welcome the UK’s key innovators across seven industry sectors and showcase their breakthrough innovations to help decarbonise the economy. Policymakers, funders, investors, and corporates will be attending the event to look for ways to deploy and implement low carbon solutions. 200 leading industry speakers and panellists will be sharing their valuable knowledge and experience to combat climate change through innovation.

https://www.innovationzero.com/

ITS Europe 2023 - Earlybird registration

Early registration for ITS Europe will open soon and run to April 17.

We welcome public authority representatives from cities and regions throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, and from around the world, to this year’s ITS European Congress in Lisbon.

As key decision-makers for mobility plans, cities and regions’ authorities give a lot of weight to understanding the needs of the local public and private stakeholders.

The ITS European Congress offers them the possibility to learn about opportunities and challenges as well as the benefits and potential solutions related to Smart Mobility. The Congress is an opportunity to establish connections and partnerships within the ITS ecosystem at large to improve the lives of citizens.

https://itseuropeancongress.com/

Cities Forum 2023: 16-17 March in Torino, Italy

https://www.citiesforum2023.eu/

POLIS Conference 2023 - save the date

The POLIS Conference 2023(link is external) will take place in Leuven, Belgium from 29-30 November 2023. More information and a programme will be available soon. For now, please save the date in your calendars.

The annual POLIS conference is a leading European sustainable urban mobility event and provides an opportunity for cities and regions to showcase their transport achievements to a large audience of mobility experts, practitioners, and decision-makers from both the public and private sector.

https://www.polisnetwork.eu/2023-annual-polis-conference/

UITP Global Public Transport Summit - Early registration

Early registration for the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona, from June 4-7, closes on April 27

The UITP Global Public Transport Summit is the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable mobility which brings together all transport modes, industry authorities and operators, as well as exhibitors.

The immersive four-day experience combines a diverse programme of world-class Congress sessions and an outstanding Exhibition full of the latest innovations, solutions and products. Under the theme “Bright Light of the City”, access a wide range of thematic sessions, knowledge and networking opportunities in beautiful Barcelona from 4 to 7 June.

https://uitpsummit.org/

Velo-city, the world cycling summit, is where advocates, cities, decision- and policy makers, researchers and industry leaders meet to shape the future of cycling. As the annual flagship event of the European Cyclists’ Federation, Velo-city plays a valuable part in promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy means of transport for all. Like no other event, the conference offers a knowledge-exchange and policy-transfer platform to the growing number of more than 1400 Velo-citizens from over 60 countries involved in the policy, promotion and provision for cycling, active mobility and sustainable urban development.

Early registration closes March 31.

https://velo-city2023.com/

Final call for papers: World Forum on Urban Forests

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of WFUF will take place in Washington DC, from 16 to 20 October 2023. The overall theme will be: Greener, Healthier and Happier Cities for All. This theme was chosen to highlight the importance of building inclusive and accessible cities where the goods and services of urban forests and trees are universally available.

The aim of the Forum is to continue to highlight positive examples of planning, design and management approaches that cities with diverse cultures, forms, structure and histories have implemented to optimize the contribution that urban forests and green infrastructure can provide in terms of economic development, environmental conservation and resilience, improved social cohesion, and increased public involvement.

The call for papers closes on Feb 17

https://www.worldforumonurbanforests.org/wfuf-2023

European Transport Conference 2023: Call for Papers

Deadline for Abstracts: 10 February 2023

Don't miss your opportunity to present at the European Transport Conference 2023. The Association for European Transport (AET) has announced the start of the preparations for ETC 2023. This will be the 51st ETC and the conference will be held at the Bovisa Campus of the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, from 6th to 8th September 2023.

https://aetransport.org/etc/call-for-papers

Save the Date: ISOCARP World Congress 2023

In partnership with Urban Economy Forum (UEF), the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) is delighted to announce the organisation of the joint Urban Economy Forum 5 (UEF5) and 59th ISOCARP World Planning Congress (WPC59) in Toronto, Canada.

“For Climate Change, Urban Finance. Climate-responsive Planning for Equitable Places & Communities” will be a unique global joint hybrid conference, taking place 10-13 October 2023 in inspiring places such as Regent Park and the World Urban Pavilion powered by Daniels.

https://isocarp.org/activities/59th-wpc-toronto-2023/

The Finals of the 21st LivCom Awards

The Finals of the 21st LivCom Awards will be held in Birgu, Malta on 30 May – 2 June, 2023. This year’s Finals will be co-organized by the LivCom Committee and the International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (UN-INIA), in collaboration with the ISOCARP and the United Nations Center for Regional Development (UNCRD), and co-hosted by the Birgu Municipal Government and the American University of Malta (AUM).

As a UN-backed international competition, the LivCom Awards was launched in 1997 and is the World’s major Awards Competition focusing on International Best Practice regarding the management of the local environment and development, with further objective of improving the living quality via building “liveable communities”. LivCom is non-political, embracing all nations and cultures, and over 70 countries are represented within the Awards. Participation in LivCom is free of charge.

https://isocarp.org/event/finals-of-the-21st-international-awards-for-liveable-communities-livcom-awards/

Submit Your Speaker Abstract by Feb 10: CTBUH 2023 Int’ Conference

Don’t miss your opportunity to drive the conversation on how we humanize high density in cities across the globe? There is only one week left to submit an abstract! Share your expertise and ideas on how high-density urbanization can support healthy living, working, and civic and social engagement at the CTBUH 2023 International Conference "Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm.” With the United Nations projecting nearly 70 percent of the population living in urban areas by 2050, we need to ensure that cities are places where people can not only live—but thrive.

https://app.sessionboard.com/submit/ctbuh2023/57aca84e-3ffe-48eb-aff1-b4dd3bc79a4e

Submit Your Abstract by 10 Feb: CTBUH 2023 International Conference

Do you have a boundary-pushing model for equity in housing, creating inclusive social spaces, finding balance with nature, and/or reducing carbon emissions? Submit your abstract for the CTBUH 2023 International Conference "Humanizing High Density—People, Nature & the Urban Realm," in Singapore & Kuala Lumpur, 16–20 October.

https://app.sessionboard.com/submit/ctbuh2023/57aca84e-3ffe-48eb-aff1-b4dd3bc79a4e

The next RTR (Road Transport Research) Conference will be held from 14-16 February 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.

The yearly event is organised by the European Commission(EC), together with the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC), the European Green Vehicles Initiative Association for the 2Zero partnership (EGVIAfor2Zero) and the Connected, Cooperation and Automated Mobility Association(CCAM).

During the conference, participants will learn about Horizon2020 projects’ results and expected impacts, and discover the upcoming research steps in many crucial sectors of the road transport industry.

https://rtrconference.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d41526073b8e7be4f5f5d9d23&id=510c5a24e1

AET Transport and Mobility Forum: FREE Webinar 2nd February

AET Transport and Mobility Forum invites you to attend a presentation by Dr Goktug Tenekeci, winner of the Goudappel Award at the European Transport Conference 2022.

FREE Webinar: Thursday 2nd February 2023

https://aetransport.org/forum

Date and place: 17 February - Brussels, Belgium.

Location: Scotland House Brussels, Rond-Point Schuman 6, 1040 Brussels.

Here you can find other useful information such as how to reach the conference centre.

How do cities imagine the evolution of their mobility environment in ten or twenty years? What are the main innovations that are changing the landscape of urban transport services for both passengers and goods?

The design and implementation of effective urban mobility policies and regulations is key to harness opportunities and mitigate negative impacts resulting from the changing urban mobility environment. In this final conference, SPROUT partners will present the project outcomes that will help cities to understand the transition in urban mobility and adequately plan policies to harness the impact of emerging mobility solutions.

https://polisnetwork.civi-go.net/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=282

2023 Urbanism Next Conference - Earlybird registration

Early Bird Rates through March 17, 2023

Save the Date and plan on heading to Portland in April 2023 for the Urbanism Next Conference. We are excited to get together in-person with experts from around the world to learn about how emerging technologies and changing land use, urban design, building design, transportation, and real estate and what these changes mean for equity, health and safety, the economy, and the environment. Plan to attend now!

https://www.urbanismnext.org/events/2023-urbanism-next-conference

Just Transition webinar series: Traffic Efficiency

28 March 2023 - 14:00-15:00 CET - Online

Towards digitalisation in transport, no one left behind

Digitalisation of transportation services benefits several stakeholders, including passengers. However, the rising use of digital technology in transportation services, such as shared mobility and public transportation, also places new demands on (possible) travellers (e.g. having a smartphone, having paid internet on it, or the skills to navigate it), and not everyone is able to meet these demands (or wants to).

How to ensure that digitalisation doesn’t create more inequality in transport? This webinar will explore this topic with insights from research and EU projects.

https://polisnetwork.civi-go.net/civicrm/event/info?id=291&reset=1

Ecocity World Summit - Earlybird to March 1

The pioneer global conference on sustainable cities arrives to London in June 2023. Join us for the largest to date Ecocity World Summit! We have a range of registration types and fees available.

Thinkers, innovators, and urban stakeholders from across the globe are assembling in London to discuss the future of our cities at a time of climate emergency and define the next steps towards building more ecological cities.

https://www.ecocity-summit.com/

Webinar: Gender-aware Cities: planning through the gender lens

8 March 2023, 11:00 - 12:00

ICLEI Europe’s webinar series for Members explores different ways European cities are making sustainability a reality. Webinars will happen once a month at 11:00 - 12:00 CET.

On the occasion of Women's Day on 8 March, the session on "Gender-aware Cities: planning through the gender lens" will delve into inclusive urban design, gender-sensitive spatial planning and women's participation in local decision-making. Join us to discuss examples of how fellow ICLEI Member cities are working to integrating gender and social equity into their approach to sustainability.

https://iclei-europe.org/calendar/?c=search&uid=UBJEz6d6

POLIS launches brand-new Just Transition Webinar series

Across several online events in February and March 2023, the upcoming POLIS Just Transition Webinar series will dive in, exploring what a Just Transition means for the entire urban mobility mix.

Building on our Just Transition Agenda launched in 2021, we will traverse the multifaceted ways affordability, gender-related mobility patterns, age, cognitive capacities (and more), can guide the future of our cities and regions.

A truly Just Transition is one which addresses imbalance and unfairness across the entire mobility spectrum. Thus, each webinar will address mobility justice from a specific perspective, in accordance with POLIS’ different Working Groups.

https://www.polisnetwork.eu/news/registrations-now-open-for-the-just-transition-webinar-series/

Save the Date: 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns 2024

1 - 3 October 2024, Aalborg, Denmark

Local leaders play a crucial role in not only meeting global and European climate targets, but taking sustainability to the next level. In 2024, they will gather in Aalborg (Denmark) for the 10th edition of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) to discuss, share ideas, and bolster their role in guiding Europe towards a secure and sustainable future.

https://sustainablecities.eu/conferences/about-the-series/

Save the Date: Urban Tech Forward 2023

Gather with industry leaders to rethink cities to be good for people and the planet. At Urban Tech Forward from October 25 – 26, 2023.

A revolutionary hybrid event that aims to radicalize urban sustainability using powerful tech solutions.

Designed to rethink spaces where people live and work. Through the prism of efficiency, resilience and technology. And the forum brings leading innovators, venture capitalists, policy makers, and industry’s most prominent entrepreneurs.

Gather to collaborate, shift the way we build, and, ultimately, make an impact that matters.

https://urbantechforward.com/

Webinar: Leveraging on co-creation to decarbonise heating systems

With the Decarb City Pipes 2050 project, we organise monthly online capacity-building sessions to address specific issues related to the heating and cooling transition. These sessions are based on experience sharing between peers, and invitation of key experts.

This session will focus on the role of co-creation in decarbonising heating systems. Decarbonisation is often seen as a matter of political will. However, ambitious policies need adhesion from citizens to be successful and impactful – hence the key role of co-creation. In this capacity-building session, we will bring concrete examples and favour return of experience to municipalities and other stakeholders engaged in the path of heating and cooling decarbonisation.

https://energy-cities.eu/event/leveraging-on-co-creation-to-decarbonise-heating-systems/

Call for Papers - REAL CORP 2023

The next REAL CORP conference will be held from 18 to 20 September in the beautiful city of Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia.

The theme is LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW – Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities.

The call for papers is now open and abstracts are welcomed until 15 April 2023

www.corp.at

Save the Date: ITS World Congress 2024

The 30th ITS World Congress will take place in Dubai from 16-20 September 2024. The theme of the congress is Mobility Driven by ITS. The ITS World Congress 2024 is organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe and hosted by Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA). The congress will showcase the latest technologies adopted by the city of Dubai, host of the event, together with the available ITS services and solutions in the region, such as intelligent transport centres, and self-driving transport.

https://itsworldcongress.com/

Save the Date: The International Mobility Summit

Now in its seventh year, The International Mobility Summit, taking place on 10-11 October 2023, will once again bring together the global mobility, transport and smart city ecosystem, thought leaders, disruptors, innovators, investors, and policy makers, to shape and plan mobility for our future cities.
https://www.electronomous.com/the-international-mobility-summit/

SAVE THE DATE: Smart City Expo USA | October 3-4, 2023

We're thrilled to announce that Smart City Expo USA, the official U.S. edition of Fira Barcelona's prestigious Smart City Expo World Congress, will take place October 3-4, 2023 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Our 2022 inaugural event featured 22+ Mayors, officials from the White House, EXIM Bank, DOT, HUD, NTIA, NIST, EPA, as well as 20+ CIOS/CTOs and hundreds of other city officials.
https://www.smartcityexpousa.com/

Submit by Feb 10: CTBUH 2023 Int’ Conf. Speaker Abstracts

CTBUH invites you to discover more about the conference, taking place 16-20 October, in Singapore & Kuala Lumpur, and submit an abstract that will help us identify the solutions for a better future

https://app.sessionboard.com/submit/ctbuh2023/57aca84e-3ffe-48eb-aff1-b4dd3bc79a4e

Velo-city 2023 - save the date

Velo-city 2023: Leading the transition will take place from 9-12 May, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany.

Velo-city is the European Cyclists’ Federation's flagship cycling summit, where advocates, cities, decision- and policy makers, researchers and industry leaders from around the world meet to shape the future of cycling. The summit plays a valuable role in promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy means of transport for all. It offers a knowledge-exchange and policy-transfer platform to the growing number of more than 1400 Velo-citizens from over 60 countries involved in the policy, promotion and provision for cycling, active mobility and sustainable urban development. Moreover, the conference exhibition showcases the latest innovations for a better cycling experience in cities and beyond.

https://velo-city2023.com/

UITP Global Public Transport Summit - Earlybird ending soon

Earlybird registrations close 25th January.

4-7 JUNE 2023 | BARCELONA, SPAIN

The Defining Event in Public Transport - The world’s leading event bringing you world class conference sessions and innovative exhibitors from across the globe.

https://uitpsummit.org/

Ecocity World Summit - last chance for abstracts

The call for abstracts closes January 18

https://www.ecocity-summit.com/

ETC 2023 Call for Contributions

Deadline for Abstracts: 10 February 2023

The Association for European Transport (AET) announces the start of the preparations for ETC 2023. This will be the 51st ETC and the conference will be held at the Bovisa Campus of the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, from 6th to 8th September 2023.

We now invite Abstract Submissions for the 2023 European Transport Conference. The major theme of the conference will be: Human Wellbeing & Inclusivity in Transport - in relation to global crises and climate change

https://aetransport.org/etc/call-for-papers

REAL CORP 2023: SAVE THE DATE

We are pleased to announce that REAL CORP 2023 will be held from 18 to 20 September 2023 in the beautiful city of Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia

The conference will take place under the overall topic LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW

Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities

The Call for Papers and the detailed conference topics are going to be announced in January.

www.corp.at

Digital Citymakers’ Summit Register Now!

Urban Solutions for Global Problems
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 2-4 pm (CET), ONLINE
What programmes and policies do cities need to implement to meet their growing responsibilities? How can local governments engage in dialogue with national levels of government, and how can city networks and international organisations facilitate this process?
At our online networking event Digital Citymakers’ Summit, we invite you to discuss and explore these and other questions with your colleagues and fellow citymakers.
https://hopin.com/events/digital-citymakers-summit-2023

Decarb City Pipes 2050 - Capacity Building on Heat communities

Energy communities are getting more and more attention, as a tool to empower citizens and accelerate the decarbonisation. However, it is often about electricity: what about heat? In the frame of the Decarb City Pipes 2050 project, this capacity building session will explore the general framework for heat communities and benefit from the knowledge of pioneers in the topic.
17 Jan 2023, 10 a.m. to noon
https://my.weezevent.com/decarb-city-pipes-2050-capacity-building-on-heat-communities

Cities Forum 2023 – Together for green and just cities

The European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy is organising its biennial major event, the CITIES FORUM, on 16-17 March, 2023 in Torino, Italy.
The CITIES FORUM is the place and moment to exchange on the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy, the Urban Agenda for the EU, the role of cities in implementing the European Green Deal, the EU response to the urban dimension of the 2030 Territorial Agenda, as well as highlight the new EU level initiatives developed in order to support cities.
https://www.uia-initiative.eu/en/events/cities-forum-2023-together-green-and-just-cities

Save the date for the 14th Metropolis World Congress!

Large cities and metropolitan areas face a range of shared challenges, such as inequality, diversity, public health issues, and the climate and energy crises.
Metropolises and their inhabitants are still the drivers of innovation and growth and through sustainable development are key to building societies that are more inclusive, more accessible and more efficient.
In this context, for the first time in six years and in the framework of the Brussels Urban Summit 2023, the entire Metropolis community will get together in Brussels to celebrate the 14th Metropolis World Congress and address the major challenges facing the world's big cities and metropolise
https://www.urbansummit.brussels/

ETSC PIN talk on reducing child road deaths

This online ETSC PIN talk on 14 December 2022 10:00-12:00 CET will focus on reducing child road deaths and the related measures that contribute to the safe mobility of children. The ETSC (the European Transport Safety Council) will present the findings of its latest PIN Flash on reducing child road deaths on European roads and Norway has been invited to describe the initiatives it has taken to reduce child road deaths.

https://etsc.eu/pin-talk-14-december-2022-reducing-child-road-deaths-on-european-roads/

MOVE 2023 - save the date!

MOVE 2023 will take place in London, UK 21-22 June 2023. Save the date!

For provisional information on this event, early-confirmed speakers, and early-bird ticket prices, please visit the MOVE 2023 website

https://www.eltis.org/participate/events/move-2023-save-date

AGORA Dialogue "Making space for regenerative urbanism"

14 December, 13.00-17.00 (CET) online

Sustainable urbanism has long been dominated by a harm-reduction paradigm. In contrast to this, regenerative urbanism seeks to create net-positive outcomes for people and the planet. Central to regenerative urbanism is also the recognition of that all human activities are intimately connected to and dependent on ‘nature’. Join the discussions around soil, restoration and land-use, biophilic design and architecture, and the role of cultural and creative sectors in the transition!

https://dutpartnership.eu/agora_cue2022/

Is it possible to measure the city's internationalisation strategy performance?

12th December 2022 – 11:00 CET

Registration link:

Strategies for city internationalisation originate from the need for varying levels of institutions or governments to strategically position themselves in the global sphere and offer opportunities for fostering partnerships towards shared global well-being. By doing so, metropolises and major areas have much to gain by engaging with the international sphere to tackle their local challenges.

However, measuring the outcomes of internationalisation strategies is challenging, especially given that data collection and analysis practices need to be standardised to measure how the actions implemented are aligned with the city's needs and objectives.

In the current context of multiple crises and increasing demand for building international connections that help governments to tackle their challenges, it is even more important to monitorize the city's internationalisation strategy.

For this webinar we invite cities whose internationalisation process has inspired others to share their experiences and insights. Together with this first-hand knowledge, we will launch a proposal of indicators to measure the performance of the city's internationalisation strategy.

https://metropolis-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc-CrqT0uGdApqf-XM4OZHH4OWj7_f_p0

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