International Conference on Urban Planning

April 19-20, 2027 | City of Niš, Serbia | Science and Technology Park, Niš, Serbia

ICUP2027 is an International Scientific Conference dedicated to contemporary issues in urban planning and urban development. The conference aims to provide a platform for critical discussion and exchange between researchers, professionals, and policy-oriented perspectives, with a focus on the spatial dimensions of urban change. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee for relevance and thematic fit. Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit full papers, which will undergo double-blind peer review prior to publication in the conference proceedings.

The conference encourages contributions that engage with planning practice, policy frameworks, and spatial outcomes, fostering dialogue across disciplinary and professional boundaries.

In addition to the main thematic focus, ICUP 2027 welcomes contributions within a general track addressing broader topics in urban planning and urban studies.

The conference is organized by the Urban Planning Cluster as the main organizer, and the Faculty of Economics of the University of Niš, the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Belgrade, and the Faculty of Geography of the University of Belgrade as co-organizers. ICUP 2027 invites researchers and professionals from urban planning, architecture, urban studies, and related disciplines to contribute to a focused and critical discussion on housing as a central issue of contemporary urban development.

The official language of the Conference is English. All submitted papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed. The Scientific Committee of the 6th International Conference on Urban Planning - ICUP2027 is composed of internationally recognized academicians practicing all around the world.