We are looking forward to your contributions to the International Cities4Youth Symposium, which will be held in Sakarya on July 11, 2025, in a hybrid format (both in-person and online).

The symposium will be organized at an international level under the coordination of the Sakarya Governor's Office and within the scope of the Erasmus+ 2024-3-TR01-KA154-YOU-000279592 project titled "Resilient Cities and a Sustainable Future: Youth Discussing the Future of Cities." The event will address current issues such as urbanization, environment, climate change, social inclusion, digital transformation, and urban quality of life from the perspectives of young people and their proposed solutions.

The International Cities4Youth Symposium is organized in an international format with the contributions of project partners from seven different countries and meets academic promotion criteria.

Important Dates:
Deadline for submission of extended abstracts: June 19, 2025, at 23:59
Announcement of accepted papers: June 26, 2025
Symposium date: July 11, 2025
Deadline for submission of full papers: July 29, 2025

In this context, you can submit your abstracts using the extended abstract template available in the symposium section of the website www.cities4youth.com, in accordance with the following topics.

Your contributions will be a legacy for future generations.

Topics:
• Resilient Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change
• Disaster-Resilient Cities and Post-Disaster Urban Reconstruction
• Smart City Technologies and Big Data Usage
• Green Infrastructure and Smart Cities
• Urban Ecology and Biodiversity
• Urban Food Security
• Renewable Energy Use in Cities
• Circular Economy in Cities
• Urban Water, Pollution, and Waste Management
• Urban Mobility, Social Access, and Sustainable Transportation Strategies
• Global Migration and Social Inclusion in Cities
• Social Innovation and Urban Resilience
• New Generation Urban Living Spaces
• Urban Security and Crime Prevention Policies
• Digital Youth Movements in Cities
• Youth and Urban Sports Culture
• Integration of Youth into Urban Decision-Making Mechanisms
• The Role of Youth in Urban Art and Cultural Production
• Children and the City
• Street Animals and Shelter Management

The symposium meets the academic promotion criteria and graduation criteria for master's and doctoral students.

There is no fee, and both online and in-person presentations are available.