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Venue: Scuola Holden, Piazza Borgo Dora 49, 10152, Turin, Italy
The registration desk is open on the ground floor for all Contact Officers to collect their badges.
First time attending the Cooperation Platform, or new to the role of contact officer?
This session is for you! The session will also explore the key role of contact officers in bringing the benefits of Eurocities membership to their city and connecting the city administration with the Brussels office. It will provide a space to engage in discussion with the Eurocities team and share the specific needs and interests of participants’ cities.
Venue: Scuola Holden, Piazza Borgo Dora 49, 10152, Turin, Italy
The registration desk is open on the ground floor for all Contact Officers to collect their badges.
- Political representative Turin
- Introduction Barcelona
- André Sobczak, Secretary General, Eurocities
Various venues - Participants will be guided to site visits and accompanied by colleagues from Turin and the team at Eurocities.
The four site visits will focus on different themes connected to the Cooperation Platform and feature presentations from and discussions with representatives of the City of Turin and local stakeholders. Participants will explore examples of inclusive urban regeneration, community-based services, green innovation, industrial heritage, culture and open innovation.
This study visit will explore how the City of Turin promotes inclusive urban regeneration in Porta Palazzo, one of Europe’s most multicultural neighbourhoods. Participants will visit Porta Palazzo Market and learn about public investments, place-based policies and initiatives supporting social cohesion and local entrepreneurship. The programme will also feature the Portineria di Comunità and SERMIG as examples of community support and social inclusion. Meetings with city representatives and local stakeholders will provide insights into Turin’s collaborative governance model.
This study visit will take participants to one of Turin’s Neighbourhood Houses, local hubs for participation, community building and social innovation. The visit will illustrate how the City works with third-sector organisations through a shared policy framework and collaborative governance arrangements. Participants will explore how these spaces connect the municipal administration with residents, associations and informal groups. The experience offers a transferable model for proximity-based services and community-led urban regeneration.
This study visit will explore the transformation of a former industrial area into Parco Dora, a major public park combining green space and industrial heritage. Participants will learn how the City of Turin guided the regeneration process through planning instruments, public investment and environmental remediation. The visit will continue at Environment Park, an innovation ecosystem supporting sustainable solutions and cooperation between public authorities, research institutions and businesses. The experience shows how municipal leadership can connect urban regeneration, public value and technological innovation.
This study visit will explore OGR Turin, a former railway repair complex redeveloped by Fondazione CRT as a center for culture, technology and entrepreneurship. Participants will discover how industrial heritage can be transformed into a platform for creativity, research, business development and international cooperation. The visit will include a focus on OGR Tech and its innovation ecosystem. From a municipal perspective, the experience offers an opportunity to discuss how cities can connect privately led regeneration projects with wider urban development and innovation strategies.
Making Eurocities Everyone's Business: Engaging Colleagues, Politicians and Partners
How do you build support for Eurocities across your city administration, political leadership and local stakeholders? This interactive session will explore practical approaches to engaging colleagues and politicians, maintaining a clear overview of Eurocities activities, and ensuring long-term commitment, including through political transitions and elections. Participants will hear inspiring city examples and exchange ideas, challenges and solutions with peers.
The session will close with a presentation of Eurocities 2027 in Sofia (9-11 June 2027), offering a glimpse of what members can look forward to and how they can get involved.
Participants will be able to pick one of the 4 parallel sessions.
How do we know what is creating value for members and cities? Join an open discussion on impact, priorities and the information that helps us make better decisions. Share your views on what matters most and help shape future reporting and evaluation.
How are we making it easier for members to access, share and use knowledge across the network? Explore new ideas, emerging needs and practical ways to strengthen learning and exchange. Bring your experiences and help identify what members need next.
As our network evolves, how can we work more effectively with different types of partners and member cities? This session will explore future collaboration opportunities, emerging expectations and possible approaches for a changing landscape. Join the conversation and help inform the next steps.
Enlargement is reshaping Europe's political, economic and urban landscape and will be the focus of the Mayors Summit at Eurocities 2027 Sofia. What opportunities and challenges does this create for cities, and why should it matter to all of us? Discover the wider implications and exchange perspectives on the role of cities in an expanding Europe.
Participants will be able to pick one of the 4 parallel sessions (same as Thursday 26 November).
How do we know what is creating value for members and cities? Join an open discussion on impact, priorities and the information that helps us make better decisions. Share your views on what matters most and help shape future reporting and evaluation.
How are we making it easier for members to access, share and use knowledge across the network? Explore new ideas, emerging needs and practical ways to strengthen learning and exchange. Bring your experiences and help identify what members need next.
As our network evolves, how can we work more effectively with different types of partners and member cities? This session will explore future collaboration opportunities, emerging expectations and possible approaches for a changing landscape. Join the conversation and help inform the next steps.
Enlargement is reshaping Europe's political, economic and urban landscape and will be the focus of the Mayors Summit at Eurocities 2027 Sofia. What opportunities and challenges does this create for cities, and why should it matter to all of us? Discover the wider implications and exchange perspectives on the role of cities in an expanding Europe.
What are the key developments shaping our work and priorities across the network? This plenary will provide a dynamic overview of progress, opportunities and upcoming activities linked to democracy, housing, the EU budget and climate resilience. Discover how we are working together on these shared priorities and what lies ahead.