Kick-off event for the lecture series ‘Changing Cities, Changing Societies’

Program

How can we shape the cities of tomorrow? The public opening event of the Changing Cities, Changing Societies lecture series brings together experts from academia, public administration, business, and civil society to discuss pathways toward sustainable and climate-resilient urban development. The programme features a keynote lecture, a panel discussion, and opportunities for networking and exchange. As the starting point of this transdisciplinary lecture series, jointly organized by the University of Vienna and the City of Vienna, the event invites participants to explore new perspectives on urban transformation.

When: October 13, 2026, doors open at 5:15 p.m., start: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Ballroom, Vienna City Hall – Lichtenfelsgasse 2, 1010 Vienna
Event language: German

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Schedule

Welcome

• Manuela Baccarini – Vice-Rector of the University of Vienna
• Thilo Hofmann - Co-Director of the Environment and Climate Research Hub of the University of Vienna

Keynote speech

• Kerstin Krellenberg – Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Vienna

Panel discussion with audience participation

• Kerstin Krellenberg – Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Vienna
• Thomas Madreiter – Director of Planning for the City of Vienna
• More speakers will be announced

Closing

• Timo Bühler – Organizer of the lecture series and coordinator at the Environment and Climate Research Hub of the University of Vienna

Small reception

ÖkoEvent

We are organising this event in accordance with the ÖkoEvent guidelines and are aiming to achieve official certification.
For an environmentally friendly journey, we recommend using public transportation—the venue is easily accessible via the U2 subway line (Rathaus station) and tram lines 1, 71, and D (Rathausplatz station).