We introduce a collaborative big project: a first global IUPF + iPA (+ other partners) Emerging Communities Forum, with the aim to discuss current trends and challenges for cities and communities.

However, this event will be different than the typical “scientific” or “professional b2b” meeting.It will be inspired by the main motivations of IUPF, iPA and other international players as a bridge between emerging economies, their professionals and leaders, and the global political agenda.IUPF and iPA join to offer “underrepresented” regions of the world the opportunity to ask questions, deliver statements but also propose bold solutions, inspired by their energy and way to solve their challenges.But we also invite the other players, thinkers and decision makers to join: International agencies, researchers, politicians, investors.

Date: Wed 7 – Fri 9 October 2026
Venue: Istanbul Planlama Ajansı (IPA) Florya Kampüsü, Istanbul, Turkey