International Forum on Urbanism (IFoU)

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The International Forum on Urbanism (IFoU) is a network of universities, research institutes and knowledge centers with the task to strengthen the international collaboration in the field of Urbanism. Governmental and professional institutions that are related to the planning and design of the built environment, can be associated members.
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IFoU25 Lisbon: Future Livings

 

The upcoming International Forum on Urbanism (IFoU25) is held in Lisbon from July 1 to 4, 2025 and organized by the Lisbon School of Architecture, Universidade de Lisboa. It will take place in the Portugal Pavilion designed by architect Alvaro Siza.

 

IFoU25 is centered on the theme "Future Livings." This conference aims to explore and address the evolving needs of urban and rural environments through a comprehensive examination of key action areas. 

 

The conference will cover several critical actions within the theme of "Future Livings." It will delve into Dwelling by examining emergent solutions for affordable housing and spatial justice. The Connecting segment will focus on integrating diverse social, spatial, and mobility networks to enhance connectivity. Integrating will address the synergy between urban and rural fabrics, cultural heritage, and history to create cohesive public spaces. Adapting will emphasize sustainable, resilient, and circular approaches to territory and landscape management. Additionally, Visioning will encourage creative spaces for design, planning, storytelling, and imagination. Steering will explore new arenas for dialogue, policy-making, and deliberation, while Sharing will facilitate the exchange of experiences, resources, and data to forge new paths in engagement and education.

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By addressing these multifaceted areas, the conference aims to generate a holistic understanding of future living environments and promote collaborative approaches to urban and territorial challenges. Schoolars and researches, professional practitioners and public administration technicians involved in planning and design are invited to join IFoU25, promoting a broad and inclusive dialogue. Through this collective effort, the conference seeks to advance global urbanism practices and contribute to the development of innovative, equitable, and sustainable solutions for the future.

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IFoU’2025 welcomes submissions from fields related to the conference theme, with a focus on urbanism, architecture, planning, landscape, governance, design, and built environment.

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Important dates

• Abstract/poster submission deadline: THU 16.01.2025 
• Notification on abstract decision: MON 03.03.2025
• Registration opens: MON 03.03.2025
• Early bird registration closes: FRI 30.04.2025
• Registration closes: MON 30.06.2025
• IFoU25 event: THU-FRI 1-4.7.2025