European Capital of Innovation Awards Ceremony 2026 & Eurocities EDF Forum Meet Up

Cities Innovate Summit
European Capital of Innovation Awards Ceremony & Eurocities Economic Development Forum

Torino, 3-4 December 2025
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Cities Innovate Summit DAY 1 - Wednesday 3 December 2025
Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2025 | 9:00-14:00

The Eurocities Economic Development Forum (EDF) provides a platform for cities to exchange on economic development policies in relation to innovation, SMEs, support, investment, city branding, skills and talent attraction, public procurement, tourism, and more. The 2025 edition will bring together city leaders, experts, and practitioners to exchange, share best practices, and strengthen the role of cities as key drivers of Europe’s economy.
Will you attend the informal dinner pre-Forum meeting on Tuesday 2 December at 19:30?*
Please note that this is at participants' own costs.
Are you a Member of the Eurocities Steering Committee?*
Will you attend the Steering Committee meeting (only for SC Members)?*
Morning session - 10.30 - 12.30
Which Working Group Meeting will you attend?*
Will you attend the Common Lunch from 12:30 to 14:00?*
Cities Innovate Summit | 14:00 - 19:00

An international conference fostering high-level dialogue between institutional representatives, cities, key stakeholders, and technical partners from across Europe and beyond.
Which session(s) of the Cities Innovate Summit Day 1 would you like to attend?*
Overview: The summit features a keynote on cities driving innovation and quality of life, followed by a roundtable on their role in Europe’s industrial transformation and competitiveness.
Which Parallel Workshop will you attend?*
Overview: Exploring tools, policies, and digital strategies for urban industrial reconversion through European city case studies to identify key factors for scalable industrial transitions.
Overview: Exploring strategies to attract, welcome, and retain talent by leveraging soft landing services, public-private partnerships, and innovation ecosystems
Overview: Exploring urban AI use cases, opportunities, and challenges, with a focus on digital twins, responsible AI, institutional capacity, and digital rights.
Overview: Aligning local needs with EU and national funding (MFF, Horizon Europe, JTF, InvestEU), focusing on blended finance, co-designed instruments, and public-private models.
Will you attend the official networking dinner at 20:00?*
Cities Innovate Summit DAY 2 - Thursday 4 December 2025
European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) Awards Ceremony | 9:00-17:00

The official celebration of the handover between European Capitals of Innovation, in collaboration with the European Commission.
Will you attend the Welcome coffee from 9:00 to 9:30?*
Will you attend the iCapital Awards Ceremony from 9:30 to 12:00?*
Note: A press conference will follow from 12:00 to 12:30. Attendance is reserved for media and journalists.
Cities Innovate Summit & Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2025 | 12:00-12:30
Will you attend the closing session from 12:00 to 12:30?*
Will you attend the Lunch break from 12:30 to 14:00?*
Cities Innovate Summit - Study visits | 14:30-17:00
Will you attend the afternoon study visits?*
Which study visit would you like to attend?*
Please note that study visits have limited capacity. We kindly ask you to register only if you are sure you will be able to participate. Start and end times may be subject to change.
Overview: Visit to Environment Park and Parco Dora, showcasing the transformation of post-industrial areas into sustainable urban models. Includes a tour of the green tech hub and a guided walk focused on urban regeneration and green infrastructure. (maximum 30 participants)
Overview: Visit to CIM 4.0, Politecnico di Torino, and Lingotto to explore smart mobility. Includes presentations, lab tours, demos, and discussions on research and urban policies. (maximum 30 participants)
Overview: Explore the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Politecnico di Torino, OGR Tech, and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center. Includes meetings with startups and innovation managers on talent attraction and retention. (maximum 50 participants)
Overview: Visit to SocialFare and Casa del Quartiere di San Salvario to explore community innovation, civic engagement, and hybrid welfare. Includes presentations and discussions with practitioners on collaborative governance. (maximum 30 participants)
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Cities Innovate Summit

European Capital of Innovation Awards Ceremony & Eurocities Economic Development Forum

Cities Innovate Summit DAY 1 - Wednesday 3 December 2025

Cities Innovate Summit DAY 2 - Thursday 4 December 2025

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