World Urban Parks

Symposium 2025

at Landscape Istanbul Fair

8-10 October 2025, Istanbul Fair Centre, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025 to deliver​

groundbreaking insights and industry innovation!

When Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025 (LIF 2025) opens its doors, it will host an exceptional gathering of international experts, thought leaders, and leading suppliers, offering four days of invaluable insights, networking and innovation from 8-11 October 2025.

This year’s event is particularly significant as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of World Urban Parks, marking a decade of transformative efforts in enhancing urban parks and public spaces globally.

The third edition of the World Urban Parks Symposium will provide attendees with three engaging days of insightful sessions, detailed case studies, and the latest innovations addressing critical issues in urban park planning, management, and sustainable design. 

Symposium Theme:

NEXT

The Next Generation of Cities and Public Spaces

Nature & Climate Resilience

Reconnecting Cities with Nature

  • Urban forests, green corridors, and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation.
  • Resilient parks mitigating impacts of extreme weather such as heat waves and flooding.
  • Promoting urban biodiversity: Designing spaces supporting local ecosystems.
  • Moving towards carbon-neutral cities through integrated green infrastructure.

Equity & Inclusive Cities

Public Spaces for Everyone

  • Inclusive urban design prioritizing accessibility, gender
    sensitivity, and universal design.
  • Empowering community-led management to foster better
    public spaces.
  • Enhancing public spaces as social, cultural, and mental
    wellness hubs.
  • Championing inclusive playgrounds and promoting quality
    over quantity in urban open spaces.

Experience & Innovation in Public Spaces

The Future of Urban Life & Interaction

  • The evolving nature of public spaces influenced by mobility, digital connectivity, and shifting lifestyles.
  • Innovative playgrounds, urban furniture, and equipment designs.
  • Activating cities through placemaking and tactical urbanism.
  • Encouraging vibrant nighttime urban environments.

Thoughtful Water & Resource Management

Sustainable Water & Climate Strategies

  • Sponge cities and water-sensitive urban design for
    effective flood and drought management.
  • Transforming waterfronts with parks, blue spaces, and
    coastal resilience solutions.
  • Adopting circular water systems for sustainable
    stormwater management and water conservation.

Presenter Profile

  • Architects, urban planners, landscape architects, habitat designers.
  • Sociologists, anthropologists, marketers, economists, and administrators.
  • Public officials from all three levels of government.
  • Environmentalists, non-profit associations, and organizations.
  • Anyone interested in sharing their knowledge and projects about public
    space with attendees.

Join us in shaping resilient, inclusive, innovative, and resource-conscious
cities. Celebrate the past, present, and future of parks and public spaces with World Urban Parks at Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025!

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Important Dates for 2025

Call for Session Proposals

May 20 – July 20

Evaluation Period

July 20 – August 10

Announcement of Accepted Speakers

August 10

Get Ready for the Call for Session Proposals

The third edition of the World Urban Parks Symposium, held during the Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025, is just around the corner! The official Call for Educational Session Proposals opens on May 20th, 2025, and we want to make sure you’re fully prepared to submit a strong and complete proposal. Here’s what you’ll need to include when submitting your proposal:

  • Personal Details: Provide accurate and complete information for all presenters, including full names, job titles, organizations, and contact details.
  • Photo: Upload a high-resolution, color photo showing your face clearly (head and shoulders).
  • Session Title: Create a compelling and descriptive title (max. 12 words) that captures the core of your session.
  • Thematic Axis: Choose one of the following themes that best fits your proposal:
    • Nature & Climate Resilience
    • Equity & Inclusive Cities
    • Experience & Innovation in Public Spaces
    • Thoughtful Water & Resource Management
  • Session Description: In 200 words or less, provide a clear, engaging, and appealing description of your session. This description will be featured on the official event site if selected.
  • Justification: Explain the relevance and importance of your proposal. How does your project, initiative, or research address current challenges in public spaces, and how does it connect to the symposium’s theme: NEXT: The Next Generation of Cities and Public Spaces?
  • Learning Objectives: List at least three concrete and measurable learning outcomes attendees can expect from your session.

You may include up to three supporting links to strengthen your proposal, such as:

  • Research papers
  • Videos or documentaries
  • Articles or press features
  • Project websites or public reports

Be sure to mark your calendar: the submission form opens on May 20, 2025.

Prepare early, and don’t miss out on the opportunity to contribute to a global dialogue on the future of urban parks and public spaces. Your voice matters!