Highlighting Ljubljana’s commitment to sustainability
Ljubljana has been announced as the host city for Urban Future 2026, one of Europe’s leading conferences focused on sustainable urban development.
After welcoming nearly 2,000 city leaders and urban changemakers in Łódź, Poland, Urban Future – Europe’s Better-Cities Event, is heading to the Slovenian capital in spring 2026.
Moving from a city known for bold industrial reinvention to one celebrated for transforming public space, the conference continues to spotlight cities where sustainability isn’t just a plan, but a practice.
In Ljubljana, that practice has meant putting citizens first for over a decade: strategically pedestrianising the city centre, transforming former roads into vibrant public spaces, and becoming a hotspot for international travellers.
Rok Žnidaršič, Deputy Mayor of Ljubljana, welcomed the move: “Ljubljana proves that cities can be greener, safer, and more joyful – if you’re willing to be brave. We’re thrilled to host Urban Future and share the journey with thousands of CityChangers who are shaping a better urban future in cities across Europe and beyond.”
Hosting Urban Future 2026 is an opportunity to highlight Ljubljana’s sustained commitment to sustainability, from its expansive car-free zone and riverside promenades to deep commitments to circularity, climate adaptation, and community-driven planning, including its focus on green mobility, public space improvements, and environmental stewardship. Ljubljana has become a European model for urban liveability, which is reflected in the city’s 2016 European Green Capital award and its ongoing urban initiatives.
For more information on the conference, visit urban-future.org.
