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.
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.
