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 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.
