Urban Interactions Revisited – Bridging disciplines for an accessible and inclusive environment

18–21 March 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic
Organised by the Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU FA), in collaboration with the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The AESOP Young Academics (YA) PhD Conference is an annual, free-of-charge academic event for PhD students and early-career researchers in the field of spatial planning and related disciplines. It provides a unique platform for young scholars to present their work, receive feedback from peers and senior academics, and engage in interdisciplinary debate.

The 20ᵗʰ edition in Prague invites contributions that critically explore urban and rural transformations, governance innovation, spatial justice, and new methodologies addressing accessibility, inclusion, resilience, and the complex dynamics of urban-rural interactions.

THEMATIC TRACKS

1. Proximity and Permeability Revisited
   Exploring how spatial configurations and territorial morphology influence accessibility, mobility, sustainability, and social cohesion.
2. Flows and Connections Revisited
   Investigating material and immaterial flows (people, goods, data, knowledge) that shape spatial interactions and regional resilience.
3. Governance and Tools Revisited
   Focusing on data-driven planning, governance innovation, and participatory tools fostering inclusive and adaptive environments.
4. Inclusion and Dynamics Revisited
   Addressing how planning can enhance access to housing, employment, and services in the context of demographic shifts, climate change, and economic transitions.

KEY DATES

Event	Date
Deadline for extended abstracts	14 September 2025, 23:59
Notification of acceptance	~14 November 2025
Conference dates	18–21 March 2026

More information on website AESOP – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 20ᵗʰ AESOP Young Academics PhD Conference 2026