COLLABORATE FOR IMPACT.
WHERE 100+ ORGANISATIONS JOIN FORCES
Urban Future is an event that is driven by impact and a powerful community with a mission: it brings together more than 100 organisations, NGOs, businesses, and supporting partners in the effort to connect the world’s most passionate change-makers – with the ultimate goal of speeding up the transformation of cities.
City of Łódź
Łódź is the fourth largest city in the Poland in terms of population (approx. 660,000 inhabitants) and also fourth in terms of area. It is a thriving academic, cultural and sports center.
https://www.lodz.pl/
Laudes Foundation
Laudes Foundation is responding to the dual crises of inequality and climate change by supporting brave, innovative efforts that inspire and challenge industry to harness its power for good. Providing their partners with philanthropic capital, expertise and connections, they work collectively with and through specific industries to help catalyse systems change.
laudesfoundation.org
Rockwool
ROCKWOOL is a global leader in stone wool products, offering natural, versatile, and fully recyclable materials for building insulation, acoustic ceilings, horticultural solutions, industrial uses, and more. Their product range supports stakeholders in reducing their carbon footprint. With over 12,200 employees in 40 countries and sales in over 120 countries, they are dedicated to providing diverse solutions to meet the world's needs.
rockwool.com
Vilnius
The City of Vilnius has been named the 2025 European Green Capital for its strong commitment to sustainability while having a realistic and down to earth approach. The European Green Capital Award is for cities that provide the impetus for change, make the effort, and strive to create a fully environmentally friendly city life. Vilnius’s motto for their European Green Capital title year is: “Vilnius - the greenest city in the making”.
vilnius.lt/en/
Beyond Lab
BeyondLab acts in the area of social issues. They cooperate with small cities (20.000 inhabitants max) and support them with urban foresights as these cities generally don’t have access to them otherwise. They work with multiple stakeholders, including universities, foundations, local government, housing estate councils, other NGOs.
BoMiasto
BoMiasto operates in several thematic areas that are united by the pursuit of a green future, and its activities are conducted through educational, advocacy and media activities.
bomiasto.pl
City of Łódź
Łódź is the fourth largest city in the Poland in terms of population (approx. 660,000 inhabitants) and also fourth in terms of area. It is a thriving academic, cultural and sports center.
https://www.lodz.pl/
Emma Foundation
Emma Foundation implements social and educational projects for children and youth, adults and seniors. They stimulate the need for activity regardless of age, integrate and build local communities, and solve social problems.
emma.org.pl
Fundacja Sendzimira
Fundacja Sendzimira’s mission is to promote sustainable development through the promotion and practical implementation of the objectives, principles, values and tools related to it, and increasing public awareness in this regard.
sendzimir.org.pl
Institute of Urban and Regional Development (irmir)
The Institute of Urban and Regional Development serves the society by supporting state and local governments (both local and regional) not only in the process of efficient management of cities and functional areas but also broadly defined spatial, local and regional development.
irmir.pl/en
Instytut na rzecz Ekorozwoju
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is a non-governmental think-tank type organisation which was found in 1990 on the initiative of few members of the Polish Ecological Club. ISD works for the promotion and implementation of the principles and solutions which contribute to Poland’s sustainable development.
pine.org.pl
Koalicja Klimatyczna
The Climate Coalition is an agreement of 27 non-governmental organizations involved in climate protection activities. The coalition partners are organizations from all over Poland, with different profiles, from research to education.
koalicjaklimatyczna.org
Łódź Design Festival
Łódź Design Festival (ŁDF) as a pioneering event, organized since 2007 by the Łódź Art Center foundation, supports the development of the Polish creative sector, attracting both industry leaders (i.e. designers, producers and distributors) and recipients not professionally related to this topic but who love good design.
lodzdesign.com
Parent in the City
The "Parents in the City" Foundation was created out of the need to represent parents living in cities in public debate and to limit the ubiquitous exclusion of parents with children from social and cultural life.
rodzicwmiescie.pl
Polish Green Building Council
The Polish Green Building Council is a non-governmental organization that carries out activities aimed at transforming buildings, cities and their surroundings in a sustainable direction.
plgbc.org.pl
Polish Green Network
The Polish Green Network is a nationwide NGO with a public benefit organisation status. It acts for sustainable development, environmental and climate protection.
zielonasiec.pl
ULI Poland
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is the oldest and largest global network of professionals in every sector of real estate development and land use, from private enterprise to public service. It connects over 45,000+ members across 80 countries in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
poland.uli.org
Kommunal
The voice of the Austrian municipalities. Informs politicians, practitioners and administration.
kommunal.at
Mobility Makers
The world's first community of professionals dedicated to sustainable mobility facilitating connections and collaborations in the mobility industry.
mobilitymakers.co
Urbcast
Urbcast is an unique bilingual podcast about cities, urbanism, urban planning, architecture and much more.
urbcast.pl
All Things Urban
All Things Urban is a network of urban professionals working on city challenges worldwide.
allthingsurban.net
BABLE Smart Cities
BABLE offers an open Smart City platform, free to join and use, along with expert advising and services.
bable-smartcities.eu
By Rum Skole
BY RUM SKOLE is a socio-economic education company. They develop and facilitate practical courses where children and young people are introduced to design, science and crafts. The courses result in a physical change in the outdoor area of a school, leisure center or another place in the city.
byrumskole.dk
Circle Economy
Circle Economy empower businesses, cities and nations to put the circular economy into action.
circle-economy.com
Cities Forum
CITIES FORUM is a global organisation with a multidisciplinary international group of experts in the breadth of topics related to sustainable urban development.
citiesforum.org
Cities Northern Netherlands
he EU Office of the Northern Netherlands is an in-house office representing the cities Groningen Leeuwarden Assen and Emmen in the EU. The aim of the office is to represent the interests of the cities and to develop innovative projects with international partners in the EU. The goal is to find partners from other regions and cities, connect them to our projects and perceive new developments and projects which can contribute to our economic challenges.
citiesnorthernnetherlands.eu
Citizen Lab
CitizenLab is a community engagement platform for local government. Its mission is to build stronger democracies by making public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive.
citizenlab.co
CityChangers.org
CityChangers.org is your 24/7 digital resource hub for all who want to drive sustainable change in cities. Get critical skills & actionable knowledge and connect globally with your peers!
citychangers.org/
Citymakers
Citymakers is a global platform of experts in good city-making practices. They connect city-makers and influential local leaders around the world to learn from each other and inspire the transformation of their cities by offering educational programs, courses, summits, and online news and content.
citymakers.org
Climate KIC
Climate KIC is a knowledge and innovation community, working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society.
climate-kic.org
CNCA
CNCA is a collaboration of leading global cities working to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80-100% by 2050.
carbonneutralcities.org
Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership. They provide impartial ‘innovation as a service’ for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers to catalyse step-change improvements in the way people live, work and travel.
cp.catapult.org.uk
Covenant of Mayors
As part of the European Covenant of Mayors movement, more than 10,000 cities and towns take action to secure a better future for their citizens.
eumayors.eu
Deutscher Städtetag
The German Section of the CEMR represents more than 800 municipalities which are committed to foster the European idea on a local level.
rgre.de
Dutch Cycling Embassy
The Dutch Cycling Embassy is a Public Private Partnership which represents a large network of 70 organizations offering the best of Dutch cycling knowledge and expertise.
dutchcycling.nl
European Capital of Democracy
The European Capital of Democracy Initiative will build a strong network of Cities that will foster participation; a platform for hope, and for exercising the will and power to change our world for the better.
capitalofdemocracy.eu
FinEst Centre for Smart Cities
FinEst Centre for Smart Cities is an international research and development centre. It is an independent organization under Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), founded in 2019 by TalTech, Aalto University, Forum Virium Helsinki and the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. They foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing by organizing engaging events and thought-provoking discussions that bring together researchers, city officials, residents and municipal leaders.
finestcentre.eu
Futurebuilt
FutureBuilt generates and promotes low carbon architecture and urban development in the Oslo region.
futurebuilt.no
ICLEI Europe
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
www.iclei-europe.org
IE School of Architecture and Design
IE School of Architecture and Design has a responsibility to train future leaders who shape a more humane, sustainable world.
ie.edu/school-architecture-design
Inner Development Goals
IDG is a non-profit, open-source initiative committed to fostering inner development towards more sustainable futures. They research, collect, and communicate science-based skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives.
innerdevelopmentgoals.org
ISOCARP Institute
ISOCARP Institute is the research spin-off of the International Society of City and Regional Planners. They specialise in research communication, citizen engagement, urban advocacy and professional trainings.
isocarp-institute.org/
Just Streets
The JUST STREETS project focuses on (re)developing street space for active mobility that are both, sustainable and inclusive for all citizens.
https://just-streets.eu
LIPOR
8 municipalities of Greater Porto founded LIPOR in 1982 to implement a modern and integrated waste management.
lipor.pt
Mobility Makers
The world's first community of professionals dedicated to sustainable mobility facilitating connections and collaborations in the mobility industry.
mobilitymakers.co
NetZeroCities
NetZeroCities supports Europe and in particular European cities to drastically cut down greenhouse gas emissions through climate action to achieve ‘climate neutrality’, one of the biggest challenges our societies face today.
Next Generation Academy
Born out of the Urban Future Young Leaders Programme, the Next Generation Academy is a value-driven education and consulting collective by and for the next generation of sustainable urban development.
urban-future.org/young-leaders-academy
oikos international
oikos international is a student-led non-profit organization, bringing together a global community of student change agents for over 30 years now. In over 20 countries and 40 cities worldwide, they organize on campus to raise awareness for sustainability and transform their own education.
oikos-international.org
Placemaking Balkans
Placemaking Balkans is a non-profit, non-governmental organization for the promotion of good public space design using placemaking in the Balkans and SEE region.
placemakingweb.org
Placemaking Europe
Placemaking Europe is a European network of front-runners, who together accelerate placemaking as a way to create healthy, inclusive, and beloved communities.
placemaking-europe.eu
Resilient Cities Network
The Resilient Cities network is a city-network bringing together over 200 Chief Resilience Officers, partners, practitioners, and researchers for a common goal.
resilientcitiesnetwork.org
RMIT Europe
RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT, a global university of technology, design and enterprise.
rmit.eu
Smart Cities Americas
Smart Cities Americas’ mission is to interact with local, national and international actors offering a wide scope of news, research and events production that ensure sustainable solutions to the complex urban environments.
smartcitiesamericas.com
Smart City Expo Miami
Smart City Expo Miami® is an international trade show featuring experts leading the change in urban planning.
smartcityexpomiami.com
Solar Impulse Foundation
To address sustainability challenges while enabling economic growth, Bertrand Piccard and the Solar Impulse Foundation have identified 1000+ clean and profitable solutions.
solarimpulse.com
TECHO
TECHO is an organisation made up of young volunteers together with inhabitants of popular settlements in Latin America. Through our training and joint actionof their residents, young volunteers, and other actors, they work to overcome the situation of poverty in which millions of people live.
techo.org
The Innovation in Politics Institute
IPI improves democracy beyond party lines and across borders.
innovationinpolitics.eu
The Nature of Cities
The Nature of Cities (TNOC) believe the route to cities and communities that are better for nature and all people is through transdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration. They combine art, science, and practice in innovative and publicly available engagements for knowledge-driven, imaginative, and just green city making.
thenatureofcities.com
Urban Agenda Partnership on Public Procurement
This Urban Agenda Partnership is driving change towards sustainable cities by using Public Procurement as a strategic tool.
ec.europa.eu/futurium/en/public-procurement
Urbana
URBANA is a Civil Non-Profit Partnership, consisting of architects, social scientists, political scientists, and educators, founded in 2019 in Athens, Greece. Their mission is to guarantee the right to the city for all, focusing on the social groups that were traditionally participating less in urban planning and decision-making, such as women, children, youth and older people.
urbana.gr
UrbanOvation
urbanOvation is a global community of urban stakeholders collaborating to innovate and build a better future.
urban-ovation.com
wbcsd
WBCSD is the premier global, CEO-led community of over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses working collectively to accelerate the system transformations needed for a net zero, nature positive, and more equitable future.
wbcsd.org
World Green Building Council
World Green Building Council is the largest local-regional-global action network accelerating sustainability in the built environment.
worldgbc.org
Young Urban Engineers
The Young Urban Engineers forms a vibrant network of young professionals that come together with ambitious stakeholders to create meaningful transitions within the urban ecosystem. They focus on multidisciplinary challenges and fulfill the connecting role between young professionals, industry, and the City of Amsterdam.
youngurbanengineers.com
Zuko
Zuko is a rental service for mobile street furniture in Vienna. Its goal is transform public space into a mobile living room and co-create vibrant neighbourhoods with and for the citizens.
zuko.city
