After a powerful edition in Ljubljana, Urban Future is heading to Istanbul in April 2027. Spanning two continents and home to 16 million people, the city sets the stage for fresh ideas, bold collaboration and real progress toward greener, more liveable cities.
The Better-Cities Event in Ljubljana gathers 2,000 urbanists from 290 cities, focusing on "Urban Unicorns" driving sustainable city transformation. Experts emphasize collective effort, community engagement, and knowledge sharing, highlighting Ljubljana's successful urban transformation as a model for global collaboration and progress.
Ljubljana is gearing up for The Better-Cities Event next week, welcoming 1,600 urban leaders to share key insights into the future of sustainable cities. Highlights include live public artwork by Greg Goya in the city center on March 21 at 15:00 and a press conference on March 25 at 9:00 at the conference venue.
4 weeks to go until Urban Future 2026 (March 24–27) in Ljubljana! The full programme is live, with 180 speakers including David Sim, Emma Cutting, Lior Steinberg and Mike Lydon. Artist Greg Goya will install interactive art at Triple Bridge and speak at the Welcome Session. Press conference: March 25, 9:00 AM. Free media accreditation available.
2026 Event Programme Revealed: From city centres and democracy to AI and circular construction
JANUARY 19, 2026 | LJUBLJANA – Across Europe, cities know what needs to change. The harder question is how.
This challenge sits at the core of the newly released programme for Urban Future 2026 (UF26), Europe’s Better-Cities Event, taking place in Ljubljana from March 24–27. The programme brings
Urban Future 2026 will take place in Ljubljana from March 24–27, 2026, featuring over 2000 city innovators. Focused on sustainable urban transformation, it introduces diverse speakers and engaging formats, including field trips showcasing progressive city projects and strategies.
Urban Future invites young urbanists under 30 to apply for the 2026 Young Leaders Programme in Ljubljana on March 24, 2026. Participants gain expertise, networking opportunities, and access to Europe’s largest sustainable cities event. Applications are open until November 4, 2025.
Ljubljana will host Urban Future 2026, Europe’s largest urban changemakers event, from March 24-27, 2026. The conference aims to promote sustainable city development, attracting over 2,000 participants to engage in workshops and discussions on urban innovation and sustainability practices.
Ljubljana will host the Urban Future 2026 event, focusing on sustainable city transformations. Celebrated for its green initiatives and citizen-centric urban planning, the Slovenian capital aims to inspire CityChangers from Europe and beyond to create livable, eco-friendly cities.
Urban Future 2025 in Łódź gathers 2,000 urban innovators from over 120 cities, driving discussions on city transformation. The event promotes green urbanism, equity, and collaboration, showcasing successful city changes while empowering local communities to create sustainable, people-centered environments.
You're invited to the Urban Future 2025 conference in Łódź on May 21-23. Engage with leaders on improving cities through pressing discussions and exclusive interviews. Media accreditation available online. Join us to explore sustainable urban futures.
At the Urban Future Conference in Poland, Cugir's Mayor Adrian Teban highlighted the town's transformative "Just Streets" project, shifting from car-centric to people-first urban planning, showcasing a model for sustainable mobility and urban development applicable to Romanian cities and beyond.
