The AMS Scientific Conference on April 14-16 brings together over 500 participants: scientists, policymakers, industry partners and students working on the future of cities.
Whether you work on urban research, governance, design or innovation, this conference offers a unique international platform to exchange insights and build new connections. With the program being complete and only a few weeks before the conference, we advise to secure your place now if you want to be a part of the international scientific conference on resilient, regenerative and just cities. We look forward to seeing you there!
AMS Scientific Conference 2026 Program
From climate adaptation and resource scarcity to social cohesion and governance, cities demand new ways of thinking, collaborating and innovating.
The three-day conference features thought-provoking keynotes and panel discussions, networking opportunities, late-stage paper presentations, Rapid-fire pitches of emerging research, and special consortium-led sessions – all focused on the most pressing urban challenges.
Day 1: Unexpected Dots, Unexpected Connections
With keynote speakers Anacláudia Rossbach (Executive Director of UN-Habitat) and Peter Pelzer (Professor of Spatial Planning and Strategy at the Department of Urbanism of Delft University of Technology).
Day 2: Closing the Loops
With keynote speakers Prof. Dr. Catharina Bening (Group Leader for Circular Economy and Co-Lead at the Chair for Sustainability and Technology at ETH Zürich, and steering committee member of sus.lab) and Diederik Samsom (Activist, Politician, Strategist, and Entrepreneur for a Sustainable Future).
Day 3: Breaking the Boundaries
With keynote speakers Babette Porcelijn (Director Think Big Act Now) and James Evans (Professor of Human Geography at The University of Manchester).