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Creating better cities together.
Friday September 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CEST
The session gives an in-depth look at the operational aspects of unique placemaking stories that are captivating from both outcome and process beating all the challenges and risks on the way (e.g. budgeting, bureaucratic and regulatory frameworks, public and private actors’ interests, political and resident aspects). 


It aims to give a practical insight into how projects come to life by offering a behind the scenes foundation for the tools and tricks we all constantly seek in a presentation-rich interactive roundtable discussion.


Prepare to hear methodology secrets from Budapest, Helsingborg. Milano, Rotterdam, Trencin and even more…
Speakers
avatar for Emiel Arends

Emiel Arends

Senior advisor on urban affairs, City of Rotterdam
Emiel is a senior advisor on urban affairs for the City of Rotterdam. He worked on numerous high-rise projects in the city and. He is the author of the 2 most recent high-rise policies of the city and chairman of the high-rise team. Next tot his work in Rotterdam is also part of the... Read More →
avatar for Daniel Győrfi

Daniel Győrfi

Urban development specialist, Valyo / City and River Association
Daniel is an architect and urban developer working at the intersection of urban regeneration, public space development and community-led placemaking. After working on urban regeneration projects at the Budapest 8th district Józsefváros Municipality and Rév8, he currently works... Read More →
avatar for Lenka Kuricová

Lenka Kuricová

Grant and project manager, Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava
Lenka is an interdisciplinary curator, cultural strategist and practitioner from Slovakia working at the intersection of culture, public space and placemaking. Her work explores how cultural practice can cultivate curiosity, strengthen belonging and contribute to long-term transformation... Read More →
avatar for Daniel Rádai

Daniel Rádai

Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, Budapest District 8 - Municipality of Józsefváros
Daniel is an optimist urban planner. He acts on the intersections of strategic planning, placemaking and tactical urbanism in vulnerable social and physical environments. After his masters degree at the Delft University of Technology, Daniel worked internationally. He has lived in... Read More →
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Abbas Sbeity

Founder & Lead Consultant, Creative Insights Studio
Abbas Sbeity is a placemaker, designer, and facilitator based in Helsingborg, Sweden, and founder of Creative Insights Studio.He spent four years as lead implementing partner of Söderscen, turning a neighborhood in Söder into a year-round stage for its own residents. He is the founder... Read More →
avatar for Giulia Sicignano

Giulia Sicignano

Architect, urban designer, consultant, STIPO Italia, AMAT
Giulia is an architect, urban designer and co-founder of STIPO Italia Società Cooperativa with over seven years of international experience bridging technical design and strategic placemaking. Throughout her career, solidified through key collaborations with AMAT and the Municipality... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:45pm CEST
Wrocławski Dom Literatury / House of Literature Przejście Garncarskie 2, 50-148 Wrocław, Poland

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