On Monday 23 and Thursday 26 September, we will go in depth. Visitors can participate in +/- 4-hour Workshops XL on a wide range of topics or go on Fieldtrips XL to other Dutch cities. On Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September, the Beatrix Theatre will be the scene of a lively conference-in-festival format. Participants will put together their own programme from a wide choice of substantive topics and working methods. On Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September, conference participation can be combined with a visit to the Vakbeurs Openbare Ruimte (Public Space Trade Fair).
During the day:
- Workshops XL: four hours of in-depth discussions with each other and experts on topics such as energy transition, climate adaptation, water management, citizen participation, the connection between city and countryside, etc.
- Fieldtrips XL: theme visits by train to cities no more than one hour’s travel time from Utrecht.
- Special events
- Start extreme makeover
- ‘Before and after’ photo exhibition
In the evening:
- Reception by City of Utrecht at the Academy Building
During the day
- Main stage: Opening show
- Press conference
- Main stage: Masterclasses
- Final Future Green City Student Challenge
- Choice of 30+ substantive sessions
- Urban trails: excursions around Utrecht
- ‘Before and after’ photo exhibition
In the evening
- Opening night: ‘A night at the Railway Museum’
During the day:
- Main stage: Top cases in transformative
- Presentation of the World Green City Award 2024
- Choice of 30+ substantive sessions
- Urban trails: excursions around Utrecht
- ‘Before and after’ photo exhibition
- Possibility to visit the Expo for Public Space
- Busker Festival in Park Lepelenburg
In the evening:
- Gala dinner in the Werkspoorkathedraal
Overdag
- Workshops XL: four hours of in-depth discussions with each other and experts
- Fieldtrips XL: themed visits by train to cities up to one hour’s travel time from Utrecht
- ‘Before and after’ photo exhibition
- Special events
- Final extreme makeover
- Possibility to visit the Expo for Public Space
’s Avonds
- What’s Cooking – Restaurant Tour along restaurants in Utrecht city centre