IF WE WANT OUR CITIES TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE, WE NEED TO START MAKING THEM CHILD-FRIENDLY NOW.
Because if a city works for children, it works for everyone.
A safe, healthy and green city benefits all residents. It's attractive to future generations and better equipped to tackle contemporary urban challenges such as security, demographics and climate change.
So, how can we design child-friendly cities? Cities that are healthy, green and safe?
Find the answer here:
START WITH CHILDREN IN 2024
We're inviting you to an essential event in urban planning – The Bratislava Summit 2024: Start with Children.
You can look forward to a knowledge-packed mix of workshops, panels and keynotes, alongside exciting exhibitions and events.
WHEN & WHERE
Nestled in the charming heart of Bratislava, Slovakia, in the Old Market Hall on 28–29 May 2024.
SPEAKERS
Join us for a vibrant gathering where more than 30 speakers – city visionaries, mayors, lawmakers, planners, architects, designers and business trailblazers from around the world join forces to brainstorm on creating cities that are safe and sustainable for our kids.
- Jan Gehl – One of the 20th and 21st Centuries’ most important voices of urbanism
- Sudeshna Chatterjee – The world’s foremost advocate on giving children a voice in city planning
- Erion Veliaj – Three-times elected mayor of Tirana
- Gil Peñalosa – Globally renowned urbanist and founder of 8 80 Cities
- Amanda M. Burden – Former New York City Planning Commissioner
And more.
Find tickets, more information and the full speaker list at startwithchildren.com/