Conference on Urban Transformation in the EU
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.
- Registration: Closed
- Registration deadline - April 15, 2025
- Satellite Paper Submissions Deadline - April 30, 2025
- Conference date - April 17, 2025
- Participation in the conference is free of charge.
- The official conference language is English.
Organizing Committee
- Prof. Nataliia Yehorchenkova*, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
- Prof. Oleksii Yehorchenkov, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
- Prof. Maroš Finka, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
- Prof. Milan Husar, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
- Prof. Yevheniia Kataieva, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
- Prof. Rainer Danielzyk, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
- Dr. Lena Greinke, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Programme Committee
1. prof.Nataliia Yehorchenkova, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
2. prof.Oleksii Yehorchenkov, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
3. prof.Maros Finka, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
4. prof.Vladimír Ondrejička, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
5. prof.Ľubomír Jamečný, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, Slovakia
6. prof.Milan Husar, SPECTRA Centre of Excellence EU, 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/1b5_U_pE9_8EEwGnYm6IqnUZJ3wA26IPh/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:
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.
All papers for participation in the conference (in DOC format) should be submitted via CMT Microsoft system: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/UTEU2025/
