We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 20th AESOP Heads of Schools Meeting, taking place from 11 to 14 March 2026 at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås, Norway.
This milestone edition will bring together heads of planning schools, academics, researchers, and practitioners to reflect on the future of planning education and research in an era of global uncertainty.
Theme & Focus
“Planning Resilient Communities in Uncertain Times: Navigating Climate Change and Emerging Technologies”
The meeting will address some of the most pressing challenges shaping planning today, exploring how our discipline can contribute to resilient, adaptive, and future-oriented communities.
Event Overview
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11 March – EXCO Meeting
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12 March – CoRep Meeting
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13 March – Heads of Schools Meeting
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14 March – City Tours in Oslo
The official event website provides full details on programme, registration, venue, accommodation options, and city tours.
Organising Team & Partners
The local organising committee is led by:
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Prof. Mina Di Marino and Assoc. Prof. Anja Standal (NMBU)
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Prof. Rolee Aranya (NTNU)
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Assoc. Prof. Fabio Hernández Palacio (UiS)
With support from:
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SITRAP – Centre for Integrated and Transdisciplinary Teaching in Planning, NMBU
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Norwegian Forum for Education in Urban Planning (FUS), part of the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS)
Why Attend?
By joining the 20th AESOP Heads of Schools Meeting, participants will have the opportunity to:
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Connect with a vibrant community of planning educators and researchers from across Europe and beyond.
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Engage in discussions on climate adaptation, resilience, and technological transformation in planning education and practice.
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Exchange good practices and strengthen institutional collaborations within the AESOP network.
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Join site visits and tours that connect academic perspectives with real-world urban and regional developments.
Visit the Website & Register
The event website is now live and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
We warmly invite member schools, planning departments, researchers, and practitioners to explore the website, register, and share the news within their networks.
Save the Date
11–14 March 2026, Ås, Norway
We look forward to welcoming you to the 20th AESOP Heads of Schools Meeting!
