Cities & Regions in Action

Cities are at the frontline of response to multiple crises that the contemporary world faces, which, if managed well, could open up tremendous possible futures for the way we plan, manage, and govern cities. As a home for already more than half of the world’s population, centers of innovation, magnets of talent, and locus of economic productivity, cities are uniquely placed to reflect on the quality of life, address well-being, and prototype solutions to global problems, capturing advances in Artificial Intelligence for the benefit of all people. At the same time, cities are called to lead the response to the climate crisis through localizing global frames of reference towards urban resilience.


At this crucial point, the global urban planning community and associated disciplines are rethinking processes, urban development models, and planning across scales to forge new pathways for cities to adapt to the convergence of crises and take on opportunities for a better quality of life for present and future generations. Cities and regions worldwide are putting strategies and resources, learning from peer networks, and prototyping new ways of planning and governing to accelerate implementation and act now.

At the 2025 World Planning Congress, ISOCARP calls on ‘Cities & Regions in Action’, to analyze, discuss, and search for better pathways for urban and regional planning aiming at improving the quality of life of citizens beyond the current time of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity of crisis convergence and building resilience. The Congress also presents an opportunity to explore the possibilities of urban development for dynamic cities, reflect on alternative ways of planning yet at the same time think collectively on scalable solutions to the similar challenges that all cities and regions around the globe are called to face.

Congress Registration

We are pleased to invite you to register for the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress in Riyadh. Join leading urban professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the world as we shape inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities together. We look forward to welcoming you to Riyadh in 2025!

Your Benefits

In-Person Tickets

  • Access to the In-person Congress (December) 
  • Access to the Virtual Pre-Congress (November)  
  • Networking Events 
  • Potential workshop(s), training and/or site visit(s) 
  • Congress reception 
  • Congress dinner 
  • Daily Lunch and Coffee Breaks 
  • Article publication (for authors) 
  • ISOCARP Run 


Online Tickets

  • Access to the Virtual Pre-Congress (November) 
  • Article publication (for authors) 


Register Now →

Call For Contributions


Thank you for your submissions!

The Call for Contributions for the 61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is now closed. We thank all urbanists, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world who submitted their abstracts and proposals.

Submissions are currently under review by our Congress Team. Applicants will be notified of the outcomes within the timeframe listed in the Important Dates section. In the meantime, stay connected with us and explore more about the Congress TracksProgramme, and Registration Information.







Congress Tracks