3–4 September 2026 | De Montfort University, Leicester (UK)
Call for Contributions
A two-day international conference devoted to regenerative cities aligned with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Call for Contributions open now
About the conference
The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at De Montfort University hosted its inaugural annual conference in 2025, focusing on resilient and sustainable communities and cities. Since then, intensifying geopolitical tensions, climate‑related disruptions, and widening social inequalities have further challenged the stability of urban living. These developments underscore the urgent need to reimagine urban futures and rethink how cities can thrive within planetary boundaries.
Building on last year’s momentum, the 2026 conference invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community innovators to explore how cities can become regenerative, inclusive, and climate‑resilient in an era of profound change. We welcome multi-disciplinary contributions that advance understanding of future urban living and reinforce the resilience of both cities and the planet. Contributions from engineering and computing, architecture, arts and humanities, social sciences, and business disciplines are welcome.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, for which DMU serves as the UNAI Global Hub, the conference aims to:
- Exchange bold, innovative ideas that push the boundaries of current knowledge
- Share best practices, strategies, and transformative urban solutions
- Build networks that foster collaboration, co‑creation, and long‑term partnerships
Contacts
Chair of the Organising Committe: Prof. Subhes Bhattacharyya
Email: subhes.bhattacharyya@dmu.ac.uk
Patron
Prof. Mike Kagioglou, Deputy Vice Chancellor, DMU
Main Partner
UNAI SDG Hub 11
Dr Mark Charlton
Secretariat
Research and Innovation Office,
Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the conference about?
This conference aims to explore how cities can become regenerative, inclusive, and climate‑resilient in an era of profound change.
How much does participation cost?
This is a free of charge event both for authors/ presenters and the participants.
What is mode of participation in the event?
The event will be held in the campus of De Montfort University but virtual presentation options for international participants will be offered, in case they are unable to join physically.
Will the papers be Scopus-indexed?
We will publish all papers, posters and lightning talks (videos) as part of an open access proceedings which will be posted in Zenodo. There is no plan for SCOPUS-indexation for the moment.