| 8:00 – 9:00 | REGISTRATION | — | |
9:00 – 9:25
Plenary room Pau Gil | Welcome and opening words | Welcome to the Event & UP2030 project
Ms. Maria Vassilakou European Commission for the 100 Cities Mission, Ms. Sonia Frías Rollón Barcelona City Council,Ms. Catalina Diaz Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO,
Ms. Constanza Vera University of Stuttgart IAT
Master of Ceremony: Ms. Trinidad Fernandez Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO | Access to the presentation |
9:25 - 10:15
Plenary room Pau Gil | Panel discussion: Bold visions, regular plans and limited implementation? Gaps and challenges within climate planning and practices | This high-level double keynote plenary will spotlight the persistent gap between climate planning and real-world implementation in urban climate governance.
Dr. Diana Reckien University of Twente, PhD candidate Gerard Martinez Görbig University of Twente
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Chelleri International University of Catalonia
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| 10:15 - 10:45 | COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING (30') | — | |
10:45 - 11:30
Plenary room Pau Gil | UP2030 and the 5UP Approach
How we tested a systemic framework to implementing integrated climate action with our pilot cities | The session will present the 5UP Approach, a framework developed to foster urban transformation through participatory, sustainable, and data-driven solutions. It will showcase how the approach was applied in the participant cities, outlining the process, key insights, and project results that contribute to the initiative’s lasting legacy.
Ms. Catalina Diaz Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, Ms. Nilofer Tajuddin Resilient Cities Network , Ms. Constanza Vera University of Stuttgart IAT
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11:40 - 12:25
Plenary room Pau Gil | Urban Planning for Climate Impact
Perspectives of EU funded projects Climaborough and Re-Value on innovative procurement and waterfront cities | Climaborough & Re-Value will share how cities use innovative procurement and waterfront transformation to tackle climate challenges through inclusive, sustainable planning.
Mr. Francesco Molinari CLIMABOROUGH, Mr. Metodi Avramov Sofia Urban Mobility Centre, Mr. Andreas Amundsen Municipality of Ålesund, Ms. Tiziana Felletti Municipality of Rimini, Ms. Çelen Ayşe Ünal Izmir Metropolitan Municipality
Moderators: Mr. Matteo Satta CLIMABOROUGH, Ms. Arianna Orlando RE-VALUE, Ms. Allison Wildman RE-VALUE | CLIMABOROUGH - Urban Planning for Climate Impact Presentation
RE- VALUE - Urban Planning for Climate Impact Presentation |
| 12:25 - 13:25 | LUNCH & NETWORKING (60') | — | |
13:25 - 14:55
Level 1 Room A | "The Tale of Two Cities": Participation and Engagement Tools for Urban Planning - Experiences from Budapest & Belfast | This session will introduce type of stakeholder engagement used in the two cities for urban planning. The tools the session will present and discuss: Community Maps, Design Clips and Storytelling tool.
Ms. Ágnes Koller-Posztós EssenceMediacom, Mr. Zoltán Erdős City of Budapest, Ms. Anna János-Gaál BV Group, Ms. Niamh Mulrine Belfast City Council, Ms. Callie Persic Belfast City Council
Moderators:
Ms. Diana Kupper Global Green Growth Institute, Ms. Louise Francis Mapping for Change
| Belfast x Budapest Presentation |
13:25 - 14:55
Level 1 Room A | Rotterdam & Muenster: Climate-Resilient Neighborhoods in Existing Urban Areas – Two Cities, Two Approaches, One Goal | This session will showcase how Rotterdam and Münster are developing climate-resilient neighborhoods through two distinct approaches - one local and case-based, the other strategic and citywide. Participants will explore both through a practical SWOT discussion.
Mr. Alp Yilmaz, Ms. Caroline König UPC, Ms. Marthe van Gils Veldacademie, Mr. Otto Trienekens Veldacademie
Moderators:
Ms. Nilofer Tajuddin R-Cities, Ms. Alisa Krumm University of Stuttgart IAT and Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO
| Rotterdam x Muenster Presenation |
13:25 - 14:55
Level -1 Room C | Granollers & Milan: Paving the Way: Strategic Integration of Climate Resilience in Urban Design and Planning through the co-creation of methodologies and guidelines. | Hear directly from representatives of Milan and Granollers as they showcase their innovative solutions (prototypes) designed to enhance the coherence between climate planning and public space design.
Mr. Francesc Arolas Granollers City Council, Mrs. Eleonora Esposito City of Milan, Mrs. Sarah Tosca Levy Municipality of Milan, Mrs. Elena Domene Autonomous University of Barcelona
Mrs. Judit Tarradellas Font Granollers City Council, Mrs. Virgínia Domingo Reig Granollers City Council, Mrs. Virgínia VallvéCornellà de Llobregat City Council,
Mr. Francisco Rodríguez TECNALIA Research & Innovation, Mrs. Giulia Melis LINKS Foundation
Moderator: Mrs. Montse Martínez Puentes Aquatec
| Granollers x Milan presentation |
13:25 - 14:55
Plenary room Pau Gil | Lisbon, Thessaloniki & Rio de Janeiro: City ClimaQuiz – Discover the Prototypes of Thessaloniki, Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro | A dynamic, interactive session where cities share real challenges, practical solutions, and invite you to take part in the journey. The session blends learning, play, and collaboration, with short team activities, audience reflection, and a few surprises along the way.
Ms. Maria João Telhado Lisboa E-Nova,Mr. Pedro Teixeira Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, Ms. Maria Adriana Cardoso Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil ,
Ms. Maria do Céu Almeida Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil
Moderators and Speakers:
Ms. Irene Tsakiridou Major Development Agency Thessaloniki , Ms. Athina Chontolidou Municipality of Thessaloniki, Ms. Dimitra Zouni Municipality of Thessaloniki, Ms. Maria CharalampoglouMunicipality of Thessaloniki , Ms. Cristina Visconti Urban Climate Change Research Network , Mr. Mattia Leone University of Naples Federico II
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13:25 - 14:55
Level -1 Room D | Zagreb & Istanbul: From Ideas to Realisation, Obstacles and Adaptation in Istanbul & Zagreb | This session will showcase how Istanbul and Zagreb turned ideas into climate action. Istanbul focuses on solar mapping, micromobility, and climate-friendly design, while Zagreb presents its school-based urban farming prototype. A discussion will explore key challenges, adaptations, and lessons learned.
Ms. Ece ÖZÖN Istanbul Municipality, Dr. Sergej Lugović Vesela Motika
Moderator:
Prof. Ipek Gürsel Dino Middle East Technical University
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15:05 - 15:40
Plenary room Pau Gil | Climate Action in Barcelona: Approach, Governance and Resources | Barcelona will present its approach to tackling climate risks in line with its Climate Plan and NetZeroCities mission, highlighting climate justice, innovation, and citizen engagement as drivers for adaptation and mitigation.
Mr. Ramón Canal Oliveras Barcelona City Council, Ms. Greta Tresserra, Ms. Tímea Szőke International University of Catalonia
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Chelleri International University of Catalonia
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| 15:40 - 16:10 | COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING (30') | — | |
16:10 - 17:40
Level 1 Room A | Spatial Justice through Participatory Planning: Designing a Just Participatory Process | This interactive workshop invites urban planners, designers, and researchers to explore how participatory tools can be linked with the SJ-3A³ framework, which connects public participation and spatial justice. Participants will co-design participatory processes for real or imagined urban cases, aligning tools with different planning phases and reflecting on inclusion and fairness in city making.
Ms. Maria Sitzoglou Design Clips, Ms. Nafsika Michail Design Clips, Mr. Milutin Djuraskovic Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ms. Alice Jelmini Institute for Urban Excellence , Mr. Samir Amin Institute for Urban Excellence , Ms. Louise Francis Mapping for Change
Moderator: Ms. Juliana E. Goncalves TU Delft
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16:10 - 17:40
Level 1 Room B | Digital tools supporting building decarbonization in an urban context | This session will present the Integrated Digital Twin, a suite of digital tools designed to support the decarbonization of the built environment, focusing on building energy renovation from 2025 to 2050. It will include demonstrations and discussion on how digital, data-driven solutions can accelerate the transition to climate-neutral buildings.
Moderators and Speakers:
Prof. Ipek Gürsel Dino Middle East Technical University, Ms. İlkim Canlı Akyol ODTÜ-GÜNAM
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16:10 - 17:40
Plenary room Pau Gil | Scaling up urban climate solutions for climate neutrality | This workshop explores how cities can move beyond pilot projects to deliver scalable, climate-neutral solutions. Drawing on insights from the Horizon Europe UP2030 project, it presents practical tools, financial models, and governance approaches that help transform demonstrations into investable, city-wide interventions.
Moderators and Speakers:
Ms. Elena Petsani ICLEI Europe, Ms. Imanol Ugalde ICLEI Europe, Ms. Diana KupperGlobal Green Growth Institute, Ms. Daria Ivelova adelphi, Ms. Julia Bartsch adelphi
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16:10 - 17:40
Level -1 Room C | Data governance & Digital Planning | This workshop brings together tool providers and cities to share experiences and explore new collaboration opportunities. Through short presentations and group discussions, participants will exchange insights on tool development, challenges, and benefits of co-creation. The session highlights key lessons from the UP2030 project and identifies pathways for future joint work on urban transformation tools.
One representative from each tool provider in the session: Buro Happold, TSPA, Urban Climate Change Research Network, University of Cambridge.
Moderator: Mr. Will Brown University of Cambridge | Access to the presentation |
16:10 - 17:40
Level -1 Room D | Tools for blue & green infrastucture and climate resilience | This session will explore how digital tools developed within UP2030 support cities in enhancing water management, ecosystem resilience, and climate adaptation through blue and green infrastructure. It will showcase tools developed by Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil , AQUATEC, DELTARES and LINKS Foudation.
Mr. Giacomo Blanco LINKS Foundation, Ms. Giulia Melis LINKS Foundation, Ms.Maria Adriana Cardoso Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil , Mr. Hans Gehrels DELTARES, Ms. Montse Martinez AQUATEC
Moderator: Mr.Giacomo BlancoLINKS Foundation
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17:50 - 18:30
Plenary room Pau Gil | Beyond Short-Term Projects: Mobilising Cities for Long-Term Climate Action | Roberto Rocco Delft University of Technology, Elena Petsani ICLEI Europe, Ms. Diana Kupper Global Green Growth Institute, Maria Vassilakou European Commission, Georg Houben European Commission
Master of Ceremony: Ms. Trinidad Fernandez Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO
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