Urban Studies & Planning

The Architecture Division in collaboration with the Social Sciences Division of the Athens Institute are organizing the 17th Annual International Conference on Urban Studies, Planning & Regional Development, 31 May & 1-5 June 2027, Athens, Greece sponsored by the Athens Journal of Architecture.

The aim of the conference is to bring together academics and researchers from all areas of social sciences such as urban sociology, urban geography, urban design, urban planning, architecture, etc. Areas of interest include all topics dealing with cities such as:

You may participate as a stream leader, presenter of one paper, chair a session or observer.

Consistent with the theme of the Athens Institute’s small academic events, all programs may include a few sessions on current topics in education and research. Please note that all our conferences are non-thematic as explained in our policy (click here). However, academic members and friends can take the lead to organize and chair a stream as part of this conference. 

Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 3 November 2026 to: Dr. Jesus J. Lara, Head, Urban & Regional Planning Unit, Athens Institute & Professor, Michigan State University, USA or to Dr. Anna Winiarczyk-Raźniak, Deputy Head, Urban & Regional Planning Unit, Athens Institute & Assistant Professor, University of the National Education Commission, Poland.

Abstracts should include the following: Title of Paper, Full Name(s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.