Urban Transformation in the EU

Challenges and Opportunities

Conference details

The PhD conference "Urban Transformation in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities" provides a platform for doctoral students to present their research on urban development, addressing pressing issues such as climate change, energy transition, and sustainable spatial planning. Co-funded by the European Union, organized under the PM4U initiative, and supported by EUList projects, the conference will bring together young researchers to share ideas and knowledge about urban transformation in the EU.

Key themes can include:

  • Healthy Cities and Urban Well-being
  • Collaborative Spatial Planning Initiatives
  • Smart Cities and Technology Integration
  • EU Policy and Sustainable Urban Development
  • International and Cross-Border Urban Collaboration
  • Project Management in Urban Transformation

Conference Goals:

  • Facilitate knowledge exchange among PhD students.
  • Promote interdisciplinary dialogue.
  • Encourage collaboration and networking among participants from different countries and disciplines.

Target Audience:

PhD students and early-career researchers in urban studies, spatial planning, environmental science, architecture, project management, economics, and related fields.

Terms and conditions

  • Conference format is online.
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  • Registration deadline - April 15, 2025
  • Satellite Paper Submissions Deadline - April 14, 2025 April 30, 2025
  • Conference date - April 17, 2025, 10 AM - 2PM CET
  • Participation in the conference is free of charge.
  • The official conference language is English.

Organizing Committee

  1. Prof. Nataliia Yehorchenkova, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  2. Prof. Oleksii Yehorchenkov, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  3. Prof. Maroš Finka, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  4. Prof. Milan Husar, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  5. Prof. Yevheniia Kataieva, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  6. Prof. Rainer Danielzyk, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
  7. Dr. Lena Greinke, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany

Programme Committee

  1. prof.Nataliia Yehorchenkova, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  2. prof.Oleksii Yehorchenkov, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  3. prof.Maros Finka, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  4. prof.Vladimír Ondrejička, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  5. prof.Ľubomír Jamečný, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  6. prof.Milan Husar, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
  7. prof.Iuliia Khlevna, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
  8. prof.Oleksandr Kuchansky, Astana IT university, Kazakhstan
  9. prof.Verenych Olena, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine

Agenda

Please find the technical program of the conference following the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iy0tJmZJYVaESQoWRGRQ7I8_NO1nLxh2/view?usp=sharing

Welcome words

Session 1. Healthy Cities & Urban Well-Being

Focus: Exploring innovative approaches to create healthier, more livable urban environments that enhance quality of life, public health, and resilience in the face of climate change.

  • Presentations
  • Q&A and Discussion

Session 2. Spatial Planning Initiatives

Focus: This session explores innovative spatial planning approaches for sustainable and resilient urban development. It highlights best practices, policy frameworks, and digital tools, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and participatory planning.

  • Presentations
  • Q&A and Discussion

Session 3. Smart Cities & Technology Integration

Focus: Delving into the role of digital innovation in transforming urban spaces, from smart infrastructure to data-driven decision-making.

  • Presentations
  • Q&A and Discussion

Session 4. EU Policy, Sustainable Urban Development & Project Management

Focus: Examining the intersection of policy frameworks and project management in achieving sustainable urban transformation.

  • Presentations
  • Q&A and Discussion

Presentation

For the presentation, you can use the following template:

Presentation template

For participants

Time: Apr 17, 2025 10:00 AM Prague Bratislava

Join Zoom Meeting

https://knu-ua.zoom.us/j/87051353875?pwd=vZ4SjCUObir7irf73fHDlJCukaHha9.1

Meeting ID: 870 5135 3875

Passcode: 263807

Submission

The official conference language is English.

All accepted papers will be published in the electronic conference proceedings.

All submissions will be evaluated by a members of the Programme Committee.

Paper template

All papers for participation in the conference (in DOC format) should be submitted via CMT Microsoft system : https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/UTEU2025/