The Eurocities Annual Conference 2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of the network, celebrating four decades of collaboration between European cities and reaffirming their role as engines of democracy, peace, and innovation. Set in Utrecht, the conference will bring together mayors, city leaders, European institutions, and academics to reflect on past achievements and chart a shared urban vision for the coming decades.
Cities have always been spaces where diversity, innovation, and coexistence flourish. In a world marked by geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and digital disruption, cities continue to embody hope — places where collective life, cooperation, and creativity generate inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful societies.