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- Conference
2026 - June, 14th - 16th
The IURC Asia and Australasia programme is pleased to announce its upcoming Thematic Regional Workshop at the World Cities Summit, taking place in Singapore from 14–16 June 2026. Held alongside one of the world’s leading events for urban innovation and policy dialogue, this high-level workshop will convene city representatives, regional authorities, and international experts to exchange best practices and strengthen interregional cooperation. The IURC regional workshop is a follow-up to the IURC global event held at the Barcelona Smart Cities...
The IURC Asia and Australasia programme is pleased to announce its upcoming Thematic Regional Workshop at the World Cities Summit, taking...
- Webinar
2026 - May, 23rd
Digital & Ai deployment within existing companies Livestream via Zoom Registration link: https://iges-jp.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_sUkf7rwGRae4r2dqKi245g Date: Tuesday May 26th, 2026 Time: 9:00-11:00 (CEST) Venue: online (zoom), Hybrid event (tbc) Language: English (simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese) This webinar, organized under the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programme, brings together policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, and innovation actors from Europe and Japan. It aims to share practical experiences and proven approaches to AI deployment in existing companies, bridging the gap between research and...
Digital & Ai deployment within existing companies Livestream via Zoom Registration link: https://iges-jp.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_sUkf7rwGRae4r2dqKi245g Date: Tuesday May 26th, 2026 Time: 9:00-11:00...
- Webinar
2025 - December, 17th
The Horizon Europe programme offers possibilities to promote the pilot actions identified in the city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation between EU-and non-EU partners. The session will be taught by Thomas Jacob, Senior Expert from the IURC team, who will provide an overview of Horizon Europe programme and will guide through the identification of relevant calls and partners, including case studies. The coach will also explore with participants their interest in cooperating on concrete upcoming calls and discuss next steps for participation of...
The Horizon Europe programme offers possibilities to promote the pilot actions identified in the city-to-city and region-to-region cooperation between EU-and non-EU...
- Conference
2025 - November, 3rd - 6th
The 1st IURC Global Thematic Networking workshop will take place in Barcelona on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 as this is the world’s biggest and most influential event on urban innovation. The IURC conference will convene about 250 participating cities and regions from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Australasia. The event will consolidate the IURC Communities of Practice implemented since September 2025 and will support cities and regions to initiating their pilot project...
The 1st IURC Global Thematic Networking workshop will take place in Barcelona on the occasion of the Smart City Expo...
- Webinar
2025 - September, 10th
Around the world, cities are increasingly challenged by extreme weather and urban flooding. Innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) such as rain gardens, green roofs, bio-retention swales, and blue-green infrastructure are proving to be low-energy, climate-resilient approaches that not only reduce flood risks but also deliver multiple social, environmental, and community benefits. In this IURC NA webinar on NbS, we will explore how leading cities are putting innovation into practice: How mandated requirements are being implemented at scale in large cities. How...
Around the world, cities are increasingly challenged by extreme weather and urban flooding. Innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) such as rain...
- Webinar
2025 - September, 10th
The Future of the Curb is Digital – Join Our IURC NA Webinar The curbside may seem like just the edge of the sidewalk, but it has become one of the most contested and opportunity rich spaces in our cities. Once mainly for parking, today it is the frontline for: · E-commerce deliveries · Public transport and cycling infrastructure · Outdoor dining and social life · Climate resilience through green infrastructure With demand growing and traditional static management no longer enough,...
The Future of the Curb is Digital – Join Our IURC NA Webinar The curbside may seem like just...
- Webinar
2025 - September, 3rd
The IURC Asia & Australasia (AA) is hosting an online kick-off event to introduce the region and its thematic cluster network to participating cities and regions. This event marks the beginning of the thematic clusters learning phase (matchmaking), which the IURC AA project will host through a series of online webinars connecting EU and non-EU cities and regions to collaborate on shared urban and regional challenges. This event will help participants gain a better understanding of the programme’s new approach,...
The IURC Asia & Australasia (AA) is hosting an online kick-off event to introduce the region and its thematic cluster...
- Webinar
2025 - May, 7th
Exploring circular solutions for modernizing the building stock and creating affordable housing There are some exciting advancements in circularity in the built environment but a long-way to go for the widespread adoption of construction and renovation practices that conserve resources, minimize waste, achieve carbon-emissions reduction and, increase durability and longevity of buildings while being cost effective. Cities have a critical role to play in this transformation as they try to address affordable housing challenges, an aging building stock and pursue...
Exploring circular solutions for modernizing the building stock and creating affordable housing There are some exciting advancements in circularity in...
- Webinar
2025 - March, 19th
The future of urban transportation is evolving rapidly, and shared mobility is at the forefront of this transformation. Experts from the Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport (SUMT) IURC-NA network gathered for an insightful webinar to explore the latest strategies for integrating shared mobility into urban policies. With cities embracing electric micromobility and shared transportation, the discussion highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of this shift. Key takeaways from the event include: ✅ Lessons from Munich – How the city successfully implemented shared mobility solutions....
The future of urban transportation is evolving rapidly, and shared mobility is at the forefront of this transformation. Experts from...
- Webinar
2025 - February, 19th
Transforming underused or abandoned urban spaces is a universal challenge, regardless of a city’s size or scale. These areas often signify untapped opportunities for socio-economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social integration. Left unaddressed, they can become stark symbols of inequity and fragmentation within communities. Join us for our second webinar from the IURC NA Urban Planning network, where we will review successful examples of revitalized decommissioned industrial sites, abandoned military facilities, and vacant public buildings in Madrid, Dublin, Toronto, Rome, and...
Transforming underused or abandoned urban spaces is a universal challenge, regardless of a city’s size or scale. These areas often...