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Lan Marie Nguyen Berg sharing her story at the "Cities F*ck Up Show" at Urban Future in Rotterdam

Urban Future 2024 is a wrap!

Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam successfully concluded with a focus on climate adaptation, social inclusion, and bold leadership. The City’s F*ckUp Show featured inspiring stories of failure and resilience from notable figures. Attendees explored sustainable initiatives on field trips. Next stop: Łódź 2025, promising innovation and collaboration for sustainable urban development.

CityChangers dancing at the UF24 Opening Ceremony in Rotterdam

Urban Future in Rotterdam Celebrates Ten Years of Inspiring Sustainable Urban Enthusiasts

Urban Future 2024 celebrates the tenth anniversary of the conference with 2,000 attendees from 50 countries. City leaders learn from Rotterdam's journey towards sustainability while discussing the crucial role of cities in climate adaptation. The launch of "The CityChangers Cookbook" inspires to make a difference in their own communities.

CityChangers will meet soon at #UF24 in Rotterdam.

One week until Urban Future 2024

Urban Future 2024 conference in Rotterdam is just one week away, bringing together changemakers, urban enthusiasts, and city leaders. The event at Rotterdam Ahoy boasts 270 speakers, 100 partners, 65 sessions, 35 field trips, and 20 side events. Media representatives can sign up for interviews with Europe's top mayors, urban planners, and sustainability experts.

Join Europe's most inspiring event for sustainable cities in Rotterdam!

Media accreditation for Urban Future is open!

Media accreditation is open for Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam, the leading event for sustainable cities. Opportunities for journalists, bloggers, and podcasters to cover the event and engage with urban change-makers. Free media passes available, media partners wanted, and support offered for content creation. Opening press conference on June 5 in Rotterdam Ahoy.

Media accreditation for Europe's most inspiring event on sustainable cities is open!

Will you join Urban Future again?

Media representatives are invited to join Urban Future in Rotterdam from June 5-7 for an inspiring event on sustainable cities. Accreditation is open for journalists, bloggers, and more. Media passes are available, and partnerships with media outlets are welcome. Contact Head of Communications Lisa Gatterbauer for more information.

CityChangers will gather in Rotterdam © UFGC | Sophia van den Hoek

Eerste 60 namen van Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam bekend met onder andere Rutger Bregman, Janet Sanz en locoburgemeester van Parijs Christophe Najdovski

Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam will feature over 60 speakers, including Rutger Bregman, Janet Sanz, and Paris Deputy Mayor Christophe Najdovski. The event, from June 5-7, will focus on green, social, and digital elements in urban landscapes. Themes include climate adaptation, sustainable city building, and leadership skills for urban change.

CityChangers will gather in Rotterdam from June 5-7, 2024.

Urban Future 2024: First 60 Speakers and Programme Unveiled

Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam will gather green, social, and digital change-makers for a conference showcasing Europe's most inspiring event for sustainable cities. The lineup includes 200 speakers, 60 sessions, 35 field trips, and 20 side events focusing on climate adaptation, sustainable cities, and personal growth. Mayors and city officials from 60 cities have already signed up to attend.

A podcast for people who care about their city.

Urban Future Launches “The CityChangers Podcast” to Inspire Urban Transformations

Urban Future has launched "The CityChangers Podcast," aiming to inspire urban transformations and create more sustainable cities. The podcast explores innovative ideas, success stories, and strategies for positive urban transformations. Each episode features a thought leader sharing their experiences. The podcast will be released every second week and can be accessed on CityChangers.

A podcast for people who care about their city.

Urban Future Launches “The CityChangers Podcast” to Inspire Urban Transformations

Urban Future has launched "The CityChangers Podcast", which aims to inspire urban transformations and create more sustainable cities. The podcast features thought leaders and experts discussing innovative ideas, success stories, and strategies for positive urban change. Listeners can expect fresh episodes every two weeks on their favorite streaming platforms.

Speakers and organisers of the Urban Future Kick-off. From left to right: Antonio Miguel Castro, Oscar van Veen, Gerald Babel-Sutter, Dave Geensen, Chantal Zeegers, Jop Spoelstra, Barbara Luns

The city of Rotterdam is getting ready for Urban Future 2024

Rotterdam is the place to be for all CityChangers from June 5 to 7, 2024. On September 26, Chantal Zeegers, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam and Gerald Babel-Sutter, CEO of Urban Future have invited active and innovative organisations within the area to get involved in Europe’s most inspiring event for sustainable cities – Urban Future 2024 (#UF24).

Europe's most inspiring event on sustainable cities is coming to Rotterdam. Be part of #UF24 and join the Kick-off on September 26, 2023.

Press Invitation: The city of Rotterdam is getting ready for Urban Future 2024.

Dutch ‘CityChangers’ are joining forces to host Europe’s most inspiring event for sustainable cities that is coming to Rotterdam on June 5-7, 2024. On September 26, Chantal Zeegers, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam and Gerald Babel-Sutter, CEO of Urban Future have invited Rotterdam’s most active and innovative organisations within the field of urban sustainability to the Kick-off for #UF24.

It has been a memorable three days to learn, laugh, connect, and get inspired! From June 21-23, Stuttgart has been the global center for sustainable urban development. In 2024, Urban Future will be held in Rotterdam.

That was #UF23! More than 2000 CityChangers joined the Urban Future Conference in Stuttgart

Urban Future fever in Stuttgart
The euphoria was almost tangible. More than 2000 CityChangers from 71 countries met in Stuttgart to discuss how to make cities better. Mayor Dr. Frank Nopper about Stuttgart as hosting city: "Stuttgart is the ideal venue to host this important event for sustainable cities. The German Sustainability Congress has named Stuttgart Germany's most sustainable city in 2

"Wie machen wir unsere Städte besser?" Das ist die zentrale Frage der Urban Future Konferenz in Stuttgart. Unterschiedliche Nachhaltigkeitsprojekte wie die "Wilde Klimawand" können im Rahmen der 3 Konferenztage besichtigt werden.

Mit der Urban Future startet der Sommer der Nachhaltigkeit in Stuttgart

Im Juni kommt Europas wichtigste Konferenz für nachhaltige Städte nach Stuttgart. Die Urban Future ist der Auftakt von einer Reihe spannender Veranstaltungen zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit. Es geht um die Frage: Wie machen wir unsere Städte besser? Die Einladung der Initiatoren an die Bürgerinnen der Stadt ist deutlich: Mitreden, Mitmachen, Mitentscheiden!

Thank you all inspirational Speakers, CityChangers, Young Leaders: See you in Stuttgart 2023.

And it’s a wrap! Urban Future 2022 in Helsingborg, Sweden

At the beginning of June 2022, Urban Future 22 gathered 1500+ CityChangers from all fields and hierarchies from across the globe. During three intense days, thousands of new personal connections had been made between the 1,500 CityChangers from 350+ cities.

Innovation for the benefit of society

The European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) Alumni Network is meeting at Urban Future in Helsingborg during H22 City Expo to share their learnings and spark innovation across Europe.

On June 1, the session “Innovation Kick-starter for cities” will include an iCapital panel discussion, which will take a close look at the cities that have found a way to innovate and already do so quite successfully. The session is followed by the iCapital Alumni Network inaugural meeting in the afternoon.

Young Leaders programme in Oslo 2019

Meet our Young Leaders coming to UF22 in Helsingborg, Sweden

Young Leaders are some of the most passionate, dedicated young people who are fighting for better cities and a better future for all. We are excited to welcome them to Urban Future June 1-3, 2022 in Helsingborg, Sweden together with 2,000+ CityChangers.

Now the additional members of the Young Leaders cohort for Urban Future 2022 have been selected. They will join UF22 in Helsingborg, Sweden

Be part of it. You are a young urban change maker of 30 years or younger, changing your city for the better? Apply  now and join us at #UF22!

Be part of it. You are a young urban change maker of 30 years or younger, changing your city for the better? Apply now and join us at #UF22!

WHY THIS PROGRAMME IS PERFECT FOR YOU.
The Young Leaders Programme is a combination of skill workshops with renowned experts, exclusive networking formats and inspiring activities to get your own ideas ahead – all in the midst of participating in Europe’s largest event on sustainable cities.
On top of having access to the whole Urban Future conference programme at UF22, formats such as the f

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We help make cities sustainable

At Urban Future you meet people who drive change to make our cities more sustainable. Be it mayors, architects, mobility experts, city planners, scientists, sustainability managers, representatives from start ups, environmentalists, innovation experts or others. What unites them is their passion for better cities.

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