Urban Future 2024

Hosted 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.

Rotterdam is a city where growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
With over 170 nationalities, the city has a diverse, unique vibe and a long history as a pioneer in urban transformations.

In Rotterdam, the local government, business industry and knowledge institutions work successfully and closely together. A great example of such collaboration is the Rotterdam Climate Agreement, signed by the city’s government and more than one hundred companies and organisations.

A sustainable future: Rotterdam – the second biggest Dutch city and the home to Europe’s largest port – is efficiently transitioning to a circular economy with smart city structure.

During the #UrbanFuture conference week, the city is eager to share its knowledge and discover new ideas from other cities. This aligns perfectly with the character of Rotterdam and the essence of Urban Future. We can’t wait to explore it together at #UF24.

A festival for passionate change-makers
Who is there? Activists, influencers and leaders come together to act. They represent, e.g. urban planning, architecture, mobility, energy, real estate, housing, tech and public administration.

What links them: a deep passion for sustainability and sharing their expertise, thus creating the unique and collaborative atmosphere of Urban Future.