FAQs for UF25
Everything you need to know about Urban Future 2025 in Łódź.
EVENT LOCATION
UF25 will be taking place in the wonderful city of Łódź, Poland.
The main venue is a beautifully restored space within the historic former textile factory at Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Łódź.
Ogrodowa 17, 91-065 in Łódź, Poland
GETTING TO ŁÓDŹ
By train or bus: If you arrive at the Łódź Fabryczna train station, you are in the center of the city. We can also recommend to VISIT THE INTERCITY WEBSITE or KOLEO WEBSITE for easy scheduling and payment.
By plane: For air travel there are two options, the Lodz Airport or the Warsaw Chopin Airport.
If you have inquiries for a shuttle service for larger groups, please contact us at tickets@urban-future.org.
WHERE TO STAY
| To get the most out of your time in Łódź, make sure you stay where the action happens. We recommend you book your room in one of the following hotels at/around UF25’s main conference venue.
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| The Vienna House Andel’s Łódź Use the booking code UF25 to benefit from an exclusive rate of 550 PLN (ca € 126) per night for a single room, including breakfast and write to Reservation.Andels-Lodz@hrg-hotels.com |
| Hotel the Loom Use the booking code UF25 to benefit from an exclusive rate of 520 PLN (ca € 120) per night for a single room, including breakfast and write to recepcja@loom.com.pl |
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
You’ll receive your pass directly at the event venue. The check-in desks are located in the ground floor of the Vienna House. (Use the left side entrance.)
Just provide your name, and you will get your own badge, serving as a ticket for all venues and sessions.
Check-in times:
- May 20, 2:00 pm – 7pm
- May 21, 7:30 am – 6 pm
- May 22, 8:00 am – 6 pm
Once you’re checked in for UF25, all you need to do is take your conference pass and put it around your neck 🙂
No, you don’t need to print anything. We only need your name 🙂
The email address provided will be used as the participant’s conference ID. You will receive all conference information, along with access to the app, with this email. Therefore, it must be a unique email that is only used with this registration and not used with any other participants.
However, you can enter a second email as CC, which can be used again and again.
No, you don’t have to register for sessions.
As always, you choose the session you want to attend and just show up. With limited capacity, be sure you are there on time.
Very few selected sessions, however, do require pre-registration: those sessions are specifically marked.
All field trips, in contrast, do require pre-registration.
Yes, you have to register for your field trips!
Pre-registration to field trips is mandatory as available seats are usually highly limited. Pre-registration will open late April and as a ticket holder, you’ll be informed well before the registration window opens.
Please be aware: As we have long waiting list for most field trips, we have to charge a no-show fee of 15 € in case you don’t show up without cancelling the trip before Thursday, May 22, 1 pm. If you cancel the field trip until that time, no additional fee applies.
You can find the PROGRAMME HERE.
The final event programme including all sessions and speakers will be released on our website by mid March, 2025.
We cannot wait to receive your input!
Please send us your recommendations for PEOPLE, PROJECTS or PLACES here.
Side events will be announced together with the final programme.
The Young Leaders Programme is a special track of Urban Future events directed at passionate, young people (30 years or younger) who want to change the future of our cities for the better.
This year’s Young Leaders have already been selected. All details to be found on our YOUNG LEADERS PAGE.
We’d love to see you joining our event with a larger group of people from your organisation, company or city!
To get you the right offer, please get in touch with Elke Babel-Sutter at tickets@urban-future.org.
The conference language is English.
UF25 brings together CityChangers from all over the world. In order to make the experience most enjoyable for everyone, all Urban Future sessions will be in English.
All speakers will deliver their inputs in English.
There won’t be any translation services.
Yes, the ticket may be transferred to another person before UF25 has started.
To make a name change, contact the Urban Future service team at tickets@urban-future.org. Please note that for name changes, a fee of €15 applies.
Coffee, tee, water and snacks will be provided.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the ticket price.
Yes, of course. Reach out to tickets@urban-future.org if you need one.
Please email Elke Babel-Sutter at tickets@urban-future.org.
No, we are afraid not. But you can transfer your ticket to someone else. A fee of 15 € applies for name changes.
Yes the venue is fully accessible.
We do our best to make Urban Future events as inclusive, supportive, and safe as possible. If you have any special requirements, please contact us at tickets@urban-future.org and we will work with you to best meet your needs.
We want you to soak up the fun and feel good at our events. To keep the vibes professional yet chill, we suggest rocking business casual attire.
Listen up, field trippers! We’re gonna have a blast on May 23, but don’t forget to bring your comfy shoes so you can make the most of this adventure!
We strive to make this an immersive experience and do not currently hold online elements – all sessions and field trips are in person.