Across the world, cities are rediscovering their rivers – not only as natural systems, but as key drivers of urban quality, climate resilience, community life, and long-term real estate value. Once treated as technical infrastructure or physical barriers, urban rivers are increasingly becoming central public spaces and catalysts for sustainable development.

During the event we would like to explore the relationship between cities and water, and how rivers and waterfronts can become catalysts for more resilient, vibrant and people-centered urban environments.