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Become part of the change!
Our events offer participants the opportunity to engage with experts in urban transformation, collaborate across disciplines, and apply innovative solutions to pressing local and global challenges. From immersive workshops to in-depth peer discussions, each event is tailored to foster learning, creativity, and impactful change. Whether virtual or in-person, every gathering is a step toward creating the cities of tomorrow.
Coming next, in partnership with Eurocities:
Next Generation Academy – Vilnius!
October 17th and 18th
Are you passionate about sustainable urban mobility and eager to contribute to transformative change? The Next Generation Academy in Vilnius offers you a platform to engage creatively in designing the mobility solutions of tomorrow’s cities.
the challenge
As Vilnius gears up for its role as the European Green Capital in 2025, one of its key priorities is to promote a greener, healthier, and more sustainable mobility model. The Next Generation Academy in Vilnius will focus on the challenge of reducing car dependency and encouraging a shift towards public transport and cycling. Participants will work on creating innovative strategies and actions to drive this change, targeting key groups such as schools, workplaces, and the general public.
agenda
During this event, you’ll engage in activities to foster a mindset shift in urban mobility. The programme includes a deep dive into effective communication strategies, awareness campaigns, and actionable projects that change mobility behaviour in Vilnius.
Over the course of two days, the you will engage in hands-on, collaborative workshops, from problem exploration to developing prototype solutions. Other highlights include a bicycle tour of the city and a field trip for practical mobility-focused engagement. This challenge-based event will empower you to contribute to the city’s sustainable future.
experts
You’ll also have the chance to engage with international experts including Chris Bruntlett of the Dutch Cycling Embassy; Gintarė Janušaitienė, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Transport, Government of Lithuania; Janet Sanz, former Deputy Mayor of Barcelona for Urban Planning, Mobility and the Environment; and Kristina Gaučė, Urban Mobility Planning expert.
The NGA Team will be moderating the sessions, along with Guillem Ramírez Chico from Eurocities.
So proud to have this line-up!
participants
People below 30 years old, falling into the categories below, are welcome to apply to attend:
Local university students and young professionals,
City officials and civil servants from Eurocities member cities,
International urban professionals.
Come shape the future of urban mobility! This is your chance to connect with international peers and be part of a collective effort to design a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant future for our cities.
and also:
Next Generation Academy – San Sebastian!
October 28th
Are you passionate about urban innovation and sustainability? The Next Generation Academy in San Sebastian is the perfect event for you to engage creatively in designing solutions for the cities of tomorrow.
the challenge
To involve the younger generation as part of the city’s Innovation Week, the Next Generation Academy in San Sebastian will explore how to design innovative public policies that align the needs of the local economy with the demands of young people, ensuring that cities remain competitive and able to foster a thriving, engaged community. To bridge the gap between the environmentally sustainable needs of the emerging labour market and the aspirations of young talent.
agenda
During this full-day journey, you’ll be part of a hands-on project that tackles this real-world challenge. The programme is structured around four workshops, culminating in a field trip that offers practical insights and direct engagement with the urban landscape. Joining will allow you to connect with peers and professionals in your city, collaborate with international counterparts and bring fresh perspectives to local governance.
experts
You’ll also have the chance to engage with international experts. We are confirming our line-up to bring it to you soon!
The NGA Team will be moderating the sessions, along with Guillem Ramírez Chico from Eurocities.
Stay tuned for the amazing names we will have hosting this workshop with us.
participants
People below 30 years old, falling into the categories below, are welcome to apply to attend:
Local university students and young professionals,
City officials and civil servants from Eurocities member cities,
International urban professionals.
Come gain valuable knowledge and skills while contributing to shaping policies that could have a lasting impact on urban development across Europe!
past events
Our last two big events happened during the Urban Future Conference, where in a different city each year, thousands of CityChangers from all over the world share how they create transformation and which mistakes are made, accelerating change and successfully shaping the future of our cities. It is were we met as participants, and where we could host our first live events!
UF2024 in Rotterdam
This year we adapted our Educational Journey to the Conference programme and offering two impact driven workshops within the “Citychangers skills” track.
Our incredible experts for the Deep Talks were:
Isis Nuñez Ferrera: Senior Urban Advisor & Global Urban Workstream Lead at World Food Programme | Rome | Italy
Anna Wierzbicka: Director at City of Łódź | Łódź | Poland
Maria Stamati: Senior Project Leader at MVRDV | Rotterdam | The Netherlands
And presenting us a real case for Rotterdam:
Vincent van der Meulen: Architect / Partner at Kraaijvanger Architects | Rotterdam | The Netherlands
‘When you know there is something to be done, go for it with the right tools.’ This session reinforced the power of collaboration and the essential skills needed for meaningful urban change.’
Srishti Prabakar Nadathur
volunteer in UF23, participant in UF24
‘I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my experience and stories with all of you and listening about the important initiatives you are all doing as young leaders to make cities more inclusive. Although too short of a session, we discussed lots of shared challenges but also many concrete solutions and key skills needed to drive change and work in very complex contexts. Look forward to seeing where your projects go next.’
Isis Nuñez Ferrera
expert
UF2023 in Stuttgart
In 2023 we had the chance to present our first live-event ‘Unleashing the power of Transformative Knowledge‘ as a full day experience.
We are forever thankful to:
Heinrich Strößenreuther: Serial NGO-Founder | Berlin | Germany
Philipp Bouteiller: Managing Partner at Artprojekt | Professor at XU – Exponential University of Applied Sciences
Frederik Fischer: Founder of Neulandia (KoDorf & Summer of Pioneers) | Germany
Raquel Jaureguízar: Architect and PM IBA’27 | Stuttgart | Germany
each responsible for one of the theses here below.
‘This kind of collaboration is imperative for success’.
Gia Chichilla
Director of Business Development & Marketing | Autonomy
‘This day was a valuable learning experience for me since I had the opportunity to meet people from slightly different backgrounds than mine, and this pushed me to think about issues from a different perspective’.
Stefano Simonetta
Eurocities
‘It’s so motivating to see that there are young people in the world with the same spirit who are eager to make our world more sustainable’
Pauline Fante
Pruduct Owner | Automation
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