Urban Future 2026 (UF26) is Europe's leading better-cities event, organised by Urban Future and bringing together approximately 2,000 urbanists, city leaders, and change-makers in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 24 to 27 March 2026. The event offers 3.5 days of inspiration with around 200 speakers, 100 partners, 30 field trips, and 20 side events.
The programme features 60 sessions built around bold conversations on sustainable urban development, with topics ranging from climate action and green mobility to participatory governance and community-led transformation. A distinctive feature of UF26 is its extensive field trip programme, offering participants hands-on exploration of Ljubljana's urban innovations, including guided architecture tours and cycling excursions with the city's Bicycle Mayor.
Urban Future has a strong tradition of supporting emerging leaders through its Young Leaders programme. The 2026 edition welcomes 60 young professionals from 53 cities and 24 countries, creating space for intergenerational exchange and alliance-building.
Ljubljana, the host city, is known for its commitment to sustainability and green urban development. The event is organised in close collaboration with the Mayor, city officials, university professors, architects, urban planners, and government ministries.
Key partners include C40, ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, Google, IKEA, Danfoss, Laudes Foundation, and numerous European city networks and innovation organisations. The event has a strong European flavour but draws participants from around the world.
Previous editions in cities like Łódź (2025) and Rotterdam (2024) have established Urban Future as the go-to gathering for passionate urbanists committed to making cities more sustainable, inclusive, and liveable.