One week until Urban Future 2024

Rotterdam, May 29, 2024 – With just one week remaining until the Urban Future 2024 conference in Rotterdam, the excitement in the urban community is palpable. From June 5th to June 7th, Rotterdam will be the vibrant hub for changemakers, urban enthusiasts and city leaders from around the globe.

The conference, taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy, boasts an extensive programme featuring 270 speakers, 100 partners, 65 sessions, 35 field trips, and 20 side events, providing attendees with a rich and diverse experience.

But the benefits extend beyond attendees. UF24 is a Mecca for storytellers of all kinds! We highly recommend joining. Speakers are passionate and eager to share not only their success stories but also the valuable lessons learned from projects that didn't go as planned.

As a media representative, sign up and let us coordinate interviews with Europe’s most passionate mayors, urban planners, and sustainability experts. Make sure to explore the speakers line-up either via their profiles or in our plain speakers overview list, as well as the Media Agenda.

Sessions in the spotlight:

**1.1. Heroes of Climate Adaptation**

Learn from visionaries who have navigated the challenges of climate adaptation and transformed their cities. Speakers: Philipp Bouteiller | Katharina Schätz | Marco Te Brömmelstroet | Maria Vassilakou

**2.5.2. Level up your game**

Explore how children's perspectives on cities can influence urban planning today. In partnership with C40 Cities, Minecraft, and Reinventing Cities, schools reinventing Rotterdam will be awarded. Speaker: Said Kasmi

**3.1. Social Aspects of the Transition**

Discover transformation stories from around the world that demonstrate the intersection of green initiatives and social progress. Speakers: Sylvie Gallier Howard | Eleanor Sharpe | Derk Loorbach | Enrique Penalosa

**4.5. Living Your Vision**

Join fellow visionaries as they discuss the challenges and rewards of living their vision for urban change. Speakers: Jorn Wemmenhove | Elena Doms | Claire Elizabeth Williams | Katharina Moser

**5.6. Generative AI: What's Hot & What's Coming**

Explore the latest trends in artificial intelligence and its impact on cities and businesses. Speakers: Alexander Schmidt | Rebecca Moody | Jarmo Eskelinen | Sarah-Jayne Williams