About the Cities Forum

The Cities Forum is a biennial major event of the European Commission, on the urban dimension of the EU Cohesion Policy. The event co-organised by the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Urban Initiative (EUI) under the responsibility of the EUI Entrusted Entity, the Region Hauts-de-France, brings together key urban stakeholders from European, national, regional and local levels.

What to expect in 2025?

Taking place in Krakow, Poland, from 17–19 June, this edition focuses on collecting ideas for the development of the EU policy agenda for cities. The forum will gather perspectives and solutions to shape a vision for the future of European sustainable urban development.

The tagline for this year’s forum, “Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future”, shares the vision of cities as engines of growth, innovation, and sustainability in Europe. Together, the focus and tagline aim to emphasise the forum’s role in fostering collaboration and exchanges between urban stakeholders.

Under the tagline "Empowering cities, shaping Europe’s future", the event will foster collaboration among urban stakeholders. Up to 800 participants, including local and regional authorities, policymakers, and urban practitioners, will engage in discussions on some of the most pressing topics facing cities today, including housing, digital transformation, inclusive growth, and urban mobility. The forum will provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to address urban challenges collaboratively.

Start exploring the agenda

Stay tuned!

Further details about the agenda, speakers and registration process will follow soon. Follow the latest news and join the conversation via #CitiesForum.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kraków this June to an inspiring Cities Forum 2025!

Past editions

2023 in Torino: Wrap up video

2020 in Porto: Inforegio - 4th CITIES FORUM 2020 - “Together we shape a sustainable urban future”

2017 in Rotterdam: Urban Agenda for the EU

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