Next stop: Smart Country Convention 2019!

Berlin, Germany: 22nd-24th October 2019

The Smart Country Convention brings together all players from the digital economy, politics, administration, associations and science to face the challenges of digitisation. Take your chance to get first-hand knowledge, technology and contacts!

The Smart Country Convention is based on closely interconnected Congress, Workshops, Expo and Networking segments. The curated exhibition area in the CityCube creates a unique event experience. On two levels specially designed for the event, our partners can present a comprehensive showcase of digital solutions, engage directly with trade visitors on one of the three interactive stages, and spotlight your brand. The CityCube also offers you options to use specially-equipped workshop and congress spaces.

Take a look at the program and the convention trailer.

150 years of RWTH Aachen University and 1st Aachen Urban Planning Conference.

The REAL CORP 2020 is on the way and will be held in Aachen, Germany, in April 2020. The theme will be: Cities 20.50: Hot & Cool – Shaping smart change for dynamic 21st Century City Regions.

Details on conference topics are going to be announced soon. The Call for Papers will be opened from September 2019 until mid of December 2019.

Please save the date: 15th-18th April 2020

Next year’s EURA conference “Contradictions Shaping Urban Futures” will be held in the Norwegian capital 15th to 17th June 2020. We look forward to seeing you!

The website for the EURA Confernece 2020 in Oslo is online. Visit the website to get more information about the tracks and deadlines.

We would like to call your attention to the Dortmund Conference on Spatial Planning and Planning Research 2020, which will take place on the 17th and 18th of February 2020 under the theme “Rethinking Spaces – Planning in a Changing World”. Until July, 31th 2019 you can submit an abstract (max. 3,500 characters) or with a concept for a roundtable (max 3,500 characters). You can also submit several contributions for your own session. Please submit your contributions via the following web portal.

Tracks are:

1. Neighbourhood development
2. Urban development
3. Spatial development and monitoring
4. International and European perspectives of spatial planning
5. Planning theory
6. Mobility and transport
7. Green and blue infrastructures
8. Climate change and public health

Further information can be found on the website.

This year’s topic is: Is Local Always Better?

All over the world, local authorities are significant players in the provision of public services. In recent decades, decentralization has become an important reform strategy in many countries, usually with the support of international organizations. Traditional sources suggest that efficiency and quality gains in the provision of public services are achieved through decentralization, along with greater expectations for accountability and responsiveness. Some scholars have warned, however, that decentralization is not without its dangers. For example, local administrations may be understaffed, financially challenged, or feel pressure from local political elites, which can affect the quality of public service provision. There is also a risk of inequality between poorer and richer municipalities. (read more)

Further information, facts and the program can be found here or on the website.

Winterthur, Switzerland: 6th-12th July 2019

Deadline for application: 20th April 2019

Deadlines for registration: 1st March 2019 (Early Bird Registration)

The registration for the conference is online. Register here.

About the Conference

Over a three-day period, researchers, graduate students, policy advocates, service providers, and others will present their analyses, experiences, and actions related to urban communities. In addition to formal presentations, the conference provides opportunities to network with attendees from around North America, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the globe, as well as professional development workshops and mobile tours to enhance the learning experience. UAA welcomes proposals for a wide range of topics related to urban communities, policies, and populations.

Participation Formats

To maximize opportunities for everyone, UAA limits individuals to participation (as presenter, speaker or moderator) in one (1) session. There is no limit to the number of research papers/posters for which you are a co-author. Persons in special (sponsored) panels or breakfast roundtable discussions can participate in one additional session.

Types of presentations:

• Individual research paper presentation: Proposal requires an abstract OR
• Organized research paper panel: Proposal requires a panel summary, group of 4-5 paper abstracts, and a designated moderator (who may be one of the paper presenters) or
• Organized colloquy: Proposal requires theme statement & names of 4-5 discussants or
• Breakfast roundtable: Proposal requires theme statement & names of 1-2 conveners or
• Poster: Proposal requires an abstract. Best option for persons in early stage of research.

Deadlines:

1st October 2018, 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT) or 4:59am (GMT) – Abstract/Session Proposal Deadline
The online submission site will close at 12:00 am CDT. Acceptance or rejection notices will be sent by October 24.

15th January 2019, 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT) or 4:59am (GMT) – Registration Deadline for Persons with Accepted Proposals
(Note: In order to be placed on the official conference program, an accepted presenter must register by this date to be listed on the program.)

Los Angeles, California, USA: 24th – 27th April 2019

Place: Luskin Conference Center