Urban Interactions Revisited – Bridging disciplines for an accessible and inclusive environment

18–21 March 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic
Organised by the Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU FA), in collaboration with the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The AESOP Young Academics (YA) PhD Conference is an annual, free-of-charge academic event for PhD students and early-career researchers in the field of spatial planning and related disciplines. It provides a unique platform for young scholars to present their work, receive feedback from peers and senior academics, and engage in interdisciplinary debate.

The 20ᵗʰ edition in Prague invites contributions that critically explore urban and rural transformations, governance innovation, spatial justice, and new methodologies addressing accessibility, inclusion, resilience, and the complex dynamics of urban-rural interactions.

THEMATIC TRACKS

1. Proximity and Permeability Revisited
   Exploring how spatial configurations and territorial morphology influence accessibility, mobility, sustainability, and social cohesion.

2. Flows and Connections Revisited
   Investigating material and immaterial flows (people, goods, data, knowledge) that shape spatial interactions and regional resilience.

3. Governance and Tools Revisited
   Focusing on data-driven planning, governance innovation, and participatory tools fostering inclusive and adaptive environments.

4. Inclusion and Dynamics Revisited
   Addressing how planning can enhance access to housing, employment, and services in the context of demographic shifts, climate change, and economic transitions.

HOW TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT

STEP ONE: Create a profile

Register on the AESOP Congress platform:
👉 https://congress.aesop-planning.eu/register/
If you have already attended the AESOP 2025 Istanbul Congress, please use the same profile.

STEP TWO: Submit your extended abstract

👉 https://congress.aesop-planning.eu/event/2/abstracts/

🗓️ Deadline: 14 September 2025, 23:59 CET

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACTS

• Length: 1,000–2,000 words

• Language: English

• Structure:

  • Introduction

  • Methods

  • Results

  • Discussion and Conclusion

  • References (only in the dedicated reference field – not inside the main text)

• Do not use numbered headings or lists (e.g. "1. Introduction" → use plain text headings).

• References must follow APA formatting.

• Graphics must be numbered (e.g. picture_1.jpg) and referred to in the text as [picture_1].

• Tables must be submitted separately as .xls or .xlsx files and referenced in text (e.g. [table_1]).

• Multiple authors are allowed, but tandems with senior mentors (e.g. supervisor–PhD student pairs) are not eligible.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

We welcome contributions from:

• PhD students and candidates

• Postdoctoral researchers (within 5 years of PhD completion)

• Young academics working on topics related to planning, urbanism, geography, governance, sustainability, spatial justice, and territorial development.

Participants from all disciplines and countries are encouraged to apply. The event fosters an open, interdisciplinary, and inclusive dialogue.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

• No conference fee

• A limited number of travel bursaries (up to €400) will be available. Details on how to apply will be provided after abstract acceptance.

KEY DATES

CONTACT & INFO

🌐 https://www.fa.cvut.cz/ya
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