Welcome to the Urban Futures Symposium!
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation — Empowering the Next Generation of Change-Makers
On the occasion of the Urban Energy Systems Laboratory’s 10th anniversary, this symposium celebrates a decade of impactful research while empowering the next generation of urban change-makers. With fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and innovative solutions, we aim to shape urban landscapes for decades to come.
🌍 Special Issue: Urban Futures Symposium
We are also pleased to share that the symposium will be accompanied by a special issue in Discover Cities, Springer Nature’s open access journal.
- Title: Urban Futures: Strategies for Decarbonized, Resilient, and Equitable Cities
- Submission deadline: October 31, 2025
- APC waiver: All submissions before the deadline are exempt from article processing charges (APCs)
Why join us?
The Urban Futures Symposium provides a unique platform to explore cutting-edge ideas and strategies for the future of cities. By bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, the symposium fosters collaboration and empowers the next generation of urban innovators. Join us to exchange insights, develop actionable solutions, and shape resilient, sustainable urban systems.
The Urban Futures Symposium provides a unique platform to explore cutting-edge ideas and strategies for the future of cities. By bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, the symposium fosters collaboration and empowers the next generation of urban innovators. Join us to exchange insights, develop actionable solutions, and shape resilient, sustainable urban systems.
What to expect?
- Visionary Keynotes: Hear from leading voices in urban innovation.
- Research Presentations and Posters: Discover the latest research from emerging and established contributors.
- Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions addressing real-world urban challenges.
- Panel Discussions: Explore future directions in urban systems research.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and collaborators shaping the cities of tomorrow.
- Visionary Keynotes: Hear from leading voices in urban innovation.
- Research Presentations and Posters: Discover the latest research from emerging and established contributors.
- Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions addressing real-world urban challenges.
- Panel Discussions: Explore future directions in urban systems research.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and collaborators shaping the cities of tomorrow.
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