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Conference Outline
The City of Gdańsk, in collaboration with the Union of Polish Metropolises and Gdańsk University of Technology, cordially invites you to a conference dedicated to contemporary issues and challenges in spatial development, scheduled for 3–4 December 2026.
This year's conference will focus on contemporary approaches to shaping visions for urban development. Particular attention will be given to a new challenge facing Polish cities: integrating development planning across two distinct documents – the development strategy and the municipal general plan. Both documents are currently being prepared, with individual cities adopting somewhat different approaches.
We aim to frame this discussion within both policy and urban planning contexts, drawing on international experience as well as local practice. The integration of cultural heritage into urban development planning will also be an important theme.
The conference programme will also include a workshop for young planners, organised in cooperation with ISOCARP – the International Society of City and Regional Planners. The event will also feature an update on progress towards the Polish Architectural Policy and the announcement of the results of the Best Architectural Project in Gdańsk 2024–2025 competition.
Programme
Speakers and panelists
Speaker biographies will be provided shortly, along with a detailed program
Conference venue
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All sessions on 11 Targ Rakowy, Gdańsk Kunszt Wodny building (Water Kunst) |
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Ceremonial Opening Session |
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Evening at Olivia Star 3 December 2026
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Registration and contact
Participation in the conference is free of charge, but registration is required. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to complete the registration form, which will be available from 10 November 2026.
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The final deadline for registrations is 1 December 2026. For organisational enquiries, please contact the conference secretariat: city.arch@gdansk.gda.pl
Organization
The conference is organised by the City of Gdańsk, Gdańsk University of Technology and the Union of Polish Metropolises.
The conference sessions will be held in person and streamed live. The entire event will also be recorded and made available on this website to all interested viewers in the following weeks.
Patronage and cooperation
Partners
International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), European Council of Spatial Planners (ECTP-CEU), Society of Polish Town Planners (TUP), Association of Polish Architects (SARP), Chamber of Architects of the Republic of Poland (IARP)
Patronage
Committee for Architecture and Town Planning, Polish Academy of Sciences (KAiU PAN), Committee for Spatial Economy and Regional Planning, Polish Academy of Sciences (KPZK PAN)
Media patronage
Architektura & Biznes
