All Things Urban

The AMS Scientific Conference brings together scientists, policymakers, industry partners and students to explore how cities can become more livable, resilient and sustainable while ensuring economic stability and social justice.

Over three days in Amsterdam, the conference combines applied and fundamental research through thought-provoking keynotes, workshops, paper presentations and discussions on today’s most pressing urban challenges, from mobility and circularity to energy transition, digitalization and climate adaptation.

It is a vibrant meeting ground for everyone shaping the future of cities: a place to exchange knowledge, connect disciplines and accelerate urban transitions together.

With abstracts already submitted from 15 countries worldwide, the dialogue is truly global.

Join now by submitting your abstract and share your work on Reinventing the City: Connecting the Dots, Closing the Loops.

• Be part of an international urban community, with submissions from over 15 countries.

• Exchange with scientists, city officials, designers and industry working on
  similar challenges.

• Present in Amsterdam, at AMS Institute and CRKL Park on the Marineterrein,
  a hub for urban innovation.

• For colleagues outside the EU: limited support/scholarships are available to
  help ease financial and travel barriers (see website for details - click Register below).

Presentation Formats:

1. Full Paper Presentation

For ongoing or nearly completed research. Present your work in 15 to 20 minutes followed by discussion. Authors may upload an extended abstract of 1500 words or a full paper in addition to the short abstract.

2. Pitch and Polish Session

For work in progress, early stage research or new urban ideas. Present in six minutes (Pecha Kucha style) followed by a group discussion.

3. Special Sessions (by Consortia or Projects)

Consortia and project teams are invited to organize their own session such as panels, clustered papers or workshops that bring together partners working on shared urban challenges. See more information about this in the Call for Abstract document.

Eligibility & Important Dates:

• Abstract submission before November 15 2025 (final deadline)
• Notification of acceptance: 1 December 2025
• Conference dates: 14–16 April 2026
• Location: CRKL Park, Amsterdam (NL)
• Inclusion in the programme requires acceptance, registration and conference fee payment (before February 1st, 2026).

AMS Institute is a unique transdisciplinary urban innovation ecosystem, rooted in its founding institutes TU Delft, Wageningen University & Research, and MIT, and shaped by its partnership with the City of Amsterdam.

As a thought leader, accelerator, and learning community, we develop groundbreaking scientific insights, imaginative solutions, and impactful technologies. We research critical and interconnected challenges in mobility, energy, circularity, digitalization, food and climate adaptation to accelerate the development of tangible metropolitan solutions.