Organised by Urban Future, the Urban Future conference is Europe's largest event dedicated to sustainable urban development, bringing together city-makers from across the continent for three days of knowledge sharing, networking, and inspiration. The 2024 edition, held in Rotterdam, attracted thousands of urban professionals including mayors, city planners, sustainability officers, mobility experts, and urban technology innovators.
The conference programme covers sustainable mobility, circular economy, inclusive urbanism, participatory governance, and digital innovation for cities. Rotterdam's selection as host reflects its international reputation for urban innovation, climate resilience, and architectural experimentation.
The format combines large-scale plenary sessions with intimate workshops, study visits to Rotterdam's most innovative urban projects, and extensive networking. Urban Future emphasises practical solutions with concrete case studies from European cities. Rotterdam's own water management infrastructure, circular economy initiatives, and smart city technologies provide a compelling backdrop.