How to make the most of the night time economy in cities?

On 26 June we hosted an ‘Imagine the urban future’ event focusing on 24-hour cities and how cities plan and manage life at night.

Report from Economic Development Forum in Florence and podcast from keynote speech

Business strategy for the Gothenburg region receives European Award

Business Region Göteborg has this year received the 'European Entrepreneurial Region Award 2020' (EER Award 2020). “We are so delighted and proud of the award! It is a confirmation of the progress made by the business strategy programme being run by Business Region Göteborg,” says Pia Areblad, head of Industry and Commerce Strategic Development Programme Business Region Gothenburg.

EUROCITIES 2019 Prague - conference programme

European Business Summit: The Future of Europe Depends on its Cities

Our cities are the places where the fight against climate change becomes real, where technological innovation can help boost the digital transformation, and where equal and inclusive societies are made.

Call to join Horizon Europe Missions Board: shape the future - Deadline 11 June 2019

Cities Today: How Nantes is driving innovation at the local level

Cities can play a decisive role in shaping innovation, says André Sobczak, chair of EUROCITIES Economic Development Forum. At the forum's recent meeting in Florence, which focusses on local innovation systems, Simone d'Antonia asked André some questions.

Interview with André Sobczak, deputy mayor, Nantes

André Sobczak chairs EUROCITIES Economic Development Forum, as well as representing Nantes as the deputy mayor in charge of EU policies.

UFGC: Cities inspiring green innovation

The city of Stockholm has committed to become fossil fuel free by 2040 – with the city administration anticipating to achieve this feat for its own services by 2030. Anna König Jerlmyr, the recently elected mayor of Stockholm, says that climate was notably a top issue for voters in the campaign. It’s also an area of key importance to König Jerlmyr herself, who plans to tackle other environmental challenges, such as reducing plastic use and waste.

EC HIGH LEVEL CONFERENCE ON RETAIL, 19 June Brussels