EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE CITIES & TOWNS
Host the 11th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns
All cities and regions are warmly invited to bid to host this flagship event!
The ESCT conference series is ICLEI Europe’s flagship event, gathering local and regional leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to shape Europe’s sustainable urban future. The next edition will build on the success of the 10th ESCT Conference (Aalborg, 2024) and the Aalborg Conditions, a landmark call for empowering cities in the green transition.
Why host ESCT?
Hosting the conference positions your city as a European leader in sustainability and transformation. The host city/region will gain international visibility, strengthen cooperation with the European Commission and ICLEI’s global network, and join a prestigious list of past hosts including Aalborg, Lisbon, Hanover, Seville, Dunkerque, Geneva, the Basque Country, and Mannheim.
Timeline for Bidding Procedure
Deadline for submissions: 16 February 2026
Interested cities can access a comprehensive bidding package, which includes conference requirements and budget categories.