After welcoming nearly 2,000 city leaders and urban changemakers in Łódź, Poland, Urban Future – Europe’s Better-Cities Event, is heading to the Slovenian capital in spring 2026.
Moving from a city known for bold industrial reinvention to one celebrated for transforming public space, the conference continues to spotlight cities where sustainability isn’t just a plan, but a practice.
In Ljubljana, that practice has meant putting citizens first for over a decade: strategically pedestrianising the city centre, transforming former roads into vibrant public spaces, and becoming a hotspot for international travellers.
Hosting Urban Future 2026 is an opportunity to highlight Ljubljana’s sustained commitment to sustainability, from its expansive car-free zone and riverside promenades to deep commitments to circularity, climate adaptation, and community-driven planning, including its focus on green mobility, public space improvements, and environmental stewardship. Ljubljana has become a European model for urban liveability, which is reflected in the city’s 2016 European Green Capital award and its ongoing urban initiatives.
