UTMC Annual Conference in Bonn - Session 3 Trends in urban transitions

Welcome to Session III of the UTMC Annual Conference 2025, held in Bonn in June. This session explores emerging trends that are shaping the future of cities around the world. Key topics covered: Energy transition Urban innovation Digitalisation Financing urban transformations Moderator: Elli Tzatzanis-Stepanovic, FFG Expert panel: Andrea Ramirez, Associate Academic Officer, Urban Futures and Transformation Programme (FAST), Transformative Urban Coalitions Project (TUC), United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) Iasonas Sioutis, Scientific Project Manager, ELABORATOR project, National Technical University of Athens, Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (NTUA/ICCS) Giorgia Rambelli, Director, Urban Transitions Mission This discussion highlights practical insights, key opportunities, and pressing challenges for cities aiming for climate neutrality, resilience, and inclusive development.