Cities in Dialogue: People, Culture and Public Spaces

Cities in Dialogue is a two-day international conference where municipal decision-makers, urban practitioners, and cultural actors meet to exchange real-world experience on how culture and participation shape more inclusive, vibrant public spaces and what cities can learn from each other. Join us on 13–14 October 2026 in Prague – register now the capacity is limited!

13–14 October 2026 | Goethe-Institut Prague
Price: Free to attend but registration is required

Join us!

 

How can culture and community participation shape more inclusive, vibrant public spaces?

Be a part of an international conference that brings together decision makers, municipalities, artists, and civil society to collaborate across sectors and borders. 

Through exchange, dialogue, and shared learning we will explore how culture can play a meaningful role in shaping public space and urban life.

Across two days in Prague you  will engage with real-world examples, conversations, and participatory formats that challenge perspectives, inspire new ideas, and strengthen collaboration.

Take inspiration back to your city

• Real-world case studies from cities across Europe
• Honest conversations about what works and doesn't in cultural participation
• Practical frameworks and approaches for your own city context
• New connections across sectors: municipal administration, urban planning, culture, and civil society

Speakers include Petra Marko (Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava), Czech artist Kateřina Šedá as well as municipal representatives, cultural practitioners and artists from across Europe.

Whether you work in municipal administration, urban planning, mobility, culture, or civil society, this is an opportunity to connect with others working across cities, and to take part in an open conversation about reimagining the future of our public spaces.
 

Further Information

On Tuesday 13 October, the conference runs from 09:30–15:30.
The 14th October will be focused on collaboration with key CYCLE UP! Stakeholders and will be invite only.

The event will take place in English, with select sessions translated into Czech. 
Lunch is included and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Find out more information about directions, accessibility and facilities at the venue or reach out to CYCLE UP! project manager, Adele (adele.newman@goethe.de) in case of any questions.

For more information about the CYCLE UP! Project, read about who we are and what we do, see our events, and the resources we have created. 

Looking forward to seeing you in Prague!

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