Urban Future brings together the people who are making cities more sustainable, liveable and lovable.
City leaders, urbanists, innovators, partners, and bold doers from across Europe and beyond.
Are you one of them?
See you in Istanbul, then.
Hungry for better cities?
Istanbul, Türkiye
April 13-16, 2027
For people who change cities
What is Urban Future?
For people who change cities
What is Urban Future?
3 THEMES FOR UF27
Theme 1
READY CITIES
Every city says it is prepared for disaster, until something actually happens. This theme looks at how cities can prepare, respond and recover, from strong public systems to communities that know how to act when things go wrong.
Theme 2
PEOPLE-POWERED CITIES
Every city has people who see possibilities before they become plans. This theme explores how cities can unlock that energy, help local ideas grow and turn community power into real change.
Theme 3
URBAN BRANDING
What makes some places stand out in a sea of “best places to live”? Why do some cities attract attention, keep talent, and radiate energy while others fade into the background? This theme will show.
FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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FLAVOUR PROGRAMME UF27
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INSPIRING ISTANBUL!
Few cities in the world carry as much vibrancy, complexity or adaptability as Istanbul - the perfect canvas to host Urban Future.
SAY HELLO TO OUR HOST PARTNERS
For the first time ever, we're co-hosting with civic partners rather than a municipality. Please welcome Humane Urbanism & Türkiye Design Council. ❤︎
Humane Urbanism
Humane Urbanism is a global non-profit organisation that brings people and their cities together to prepare for and recover from extreme events through dialogue and collaboration. Through its work in Türkiye and internationally, the organisation supports cities in building more humane, resilient and liveable urban environments.
Türkiye Design Council (TDC)
Türkiye Design Council (TDC) is a non-governmental organisation that has worked since 2016 to strengthen design awareness in Türkiye and position design as a tool for social, cultural and economic development. Through its programmes and collaborations, TDC supports design-led thinking and creates opportunities for designers, institutions, students, professionals and local communities to work together.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Do you have ideas?
Send them our way.
Do you have ideas?
Send them our way.
We are looking for:
🎤 Inspiring Speakers
Your favourite bold, brave CityChanger with a story worth sharing.
🌇 Urban Transformation Projects
Streets, neighbourhoods, that made a turnaround for the better.
🏞️ Field Trips in Istanbul
A must-see or do in Istanbul.
🤝 Partner Organisations
NGOs, universities, local movements, EU projects involved in creating better cities.
SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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SEND YOUR IDEAS OUR WAY
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