Registrations are open for the Eurocities Conference 2025, taking place in the vibrant city of Braga, Portugal, from 4-6 June.
As the new EU institutions roll out their policy agendas, Eurocities 2025 Braga – focusing on the theme ‘Stronger Cities, Fairer Europe’ – will be a key moment to explore how cities and the EU can together build a just, resilient future for Europe and its people.
In under two months, mayors, EU leaders and urban experts from across Europe will gather to discuss key challenges and opportunities for city governments. This includes how cities’ priorities are reflected in the EU’s new work programme, and how cities can secure funding, influence EU decisions, and drive green, inclusive growth.
They will also tackle some of the biggest challenges cities face today, such as the urban housing crisis, creating inclusive public spaces, and shaping the next EU budget.
To book your place and view the full programme, visit the Eurocities 2025 Braga website.
Cities key role in building a better Europe
Cities, as the level of government closest to citizens, have an essential role to play in tackling the biggest challenges facing Europe, including climate action, competitiveness and the housing crisis. However, they often face limited resources and a lack of recognition at national and EU levels of government.
Eurocities 2025 Braga will dive into solutions, focusing on how cities can secure the funding and skills they need to meet growing demands, while also ensuring they have a say in decision-making at EU and national levels. We will also share the findings of the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey 2025, presenting mayors’ top priorities for this year.
Alongside the main sessions, the conference will feature important side events tackling critical urban issues, including:
- Thriving Cities – Investing in homes, investing in Europe: How cities and the EU can collaborate to address rising housing challenges.
- Open Cities – Unlocking public spaces for all: Why cities must prioritise high-quality, vibrant and inclusive public spaces.
- Ambitious Cities – Shaping public procurement to boost competitiveness: How cities can drive sustainable growth and innovation through new approaches.
Celebrate city excellence, share ideas and shape the future
Several exciting and engaging sessions are also planned for the conference, including the:
Eurocities Awards 2025: This year’s re-imagined awards will spotlight not only trailblazing urban initiatives but also the people driving change. Don’t miss the unveiling of the new ‘City Heroes’ award and the annual ‘Inspiring City’ Initiative. View the shortlist.
Young City Shapers programme: Young leaders aged 18–29 will take centre stage, working on a real-world policy challenge: fostering Roma inclusion in Braga. These inspiring participants, nominated by their cities, are already making an impact in public life, and now they will shape tomorrow’s cities.
Learning Loop – Resilience in action session: Failure isn’t the end, it’s how cities grow stronger. In this candid session, participants will share lessons from tough calls, setbacks, and successes, in the spirit of Stronger Cities, Fairer Europe.
Speednetworking sessions: Fast-paced, focused and fun, these sessions are a great way to connect with peers, exchange insights and showcase your best practices. Any topic is welcome, especially those aligned with the conference theme.
Eurocities Academy – Building safe digital cities: This session will explore how cities can tackle online harms like hate speech and misinformation. Run with Nordic Safe Cities, it provides cities with practical strategies to enhance digital resilience and protect people from harmful content.
Study visits: Participants will take part in study visits showcasing Braga’s commitment to social innovation, culture, scientific research and innovation. Visits will be also organised to Porto and Guimaraes to explore these cities’ drive for green, digital and social change.
Don’t miss out – register now!
Eurocities 2025 Braga is your chance to be part of a defining moment for urban Europe. Register today on the Eurocities 2025 Braga website to secure your place. The website also includes programme highlights, accommodation tips, travel guidance and cultural experiences to enjoy in Braga and other Portuguese cities.
Please note for registration: Online credit card payments are not yet available. For now, participants can pay via bank transfer. Online payment will be activated soon.
You can find out more about participation fees here: Eurocities Annual Conference 2025 Braga – Eurocities
Register and learn more at www.eurocities2025.eu.
