# Event Details - **Event Name**: National Urban Design Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Innovation | Solutions |Density |Women and Girls |Blue Green Infrastructure | Community | Regeneration |Investment | Heritage | Safer ParksAbout this EventBook your early bird tickets now (Offer extended - ends 14 Aug)Please use the relevant link below to claim your discount: (40% discount) (40% discount) (10% discount) Top tip: Join as a member on the UDG website and get 40% off whilst also receiving membership benefits, including the URBAN DESIGN quarterly journal!Local Authority/Public Sector/Students/Not-for-profits (Please email director@udg.org.uk to apply for discount)The National Urban Design Conference 2026: GlasgowThe Urban Design Group is excited to announce that we will be holding the National Urban Design Conference for 2026 in Glasgow.This year, we will explore the theme ‘Places for LIFE’, drawing inspiration from Glasgow and beyond. Expect an outstanding programme featuring insightful talks and current thinking from leading speakers, inspiring walking workshops, engaging discussions, and plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversations, connection and networking.Together, throughout the conference, participants will have the opportunity to identify ways to improve existing government policy, guidance and practice, helping to shape a shared agenda that as a community can be taken forward to influence debate, inspire action and deliver meaningful progress across the built environment industry and beyond.Programme PreviewOur programme continues to grow. Explore the themes that will shape the conversations at this year's conference.Day 1 (Thursday)Session 1: Glasgow's Story: Programmes, Performance and PlaceOur opening session will introduce delegates to this year’s conference destination. Exploring Glasgow's recent urban journey through policy, projects, culture and city-making.Session 2: Exploring Glasgow (Walking Workshops)After learning about Glasgow's story, delegates will head out into the city centre to experience it firsthand. A choice of guided walking workshops will explore the places, people and projects shaping Glasgow, introducing and bringing key conference themes to life through real-world examples.Place, Identity and Regeneration: Candleriggs and the Merchant CityBuilding Neighbourhoods: The Laurieston Transformation“Her City" WalkCivic Placemaking: George SquareMore walks to be confirmed!Session 3: Places You Can Fall in Love WithWhat makes a place memorable and meaningful? This session explores how heritage shapes identity, fosters belonging and strengthens communities. Speakers will examine our psychological attachment to place and demonstrate how conserving and adapting historic buildings can create distinctive places that people value for generations.Session 4: Places Where You Can Just Be (Workshops)How do we create places where everyone feels safe, welcome and able to thrive? Through a choice of interactive workshops, delegates will explore practical approaches to embedding inclusion into planning, urban design and policy.Women and GirlsNeuroscience in Urban DesignDesigning for ChildrenReception and Dinner - 1599 at the Royal CollegeGuests will be welcomed with drinks and the opportunity to explore highlights from the College's historic collection. This will be followed by dinner in the magnificent College Hall, where soaring ceilings, intricate period details, and the company of fellow built environment professionals provide a setting for connection and a memorable evening.Day 2 (Friday)Session 1: Places Where You Can ThriveExplore the ingredients of thriving neighbourhoods, from getting density right to fostering strong communities and supporting innovation and enterprise. Speakers will examine how thoughtful urban design can create productive, connected and resilient places.Session 2: Places to Live and Breathe - Nature at the Heart of Urban Design (Workshops)Choose from a series of interactive workshops exploring how nature can shape more successful places. The workshops offer insight and discussion into designing places that are environmentally sustainable, climate resilient, and safe and enjoyable for everyone.Session 3: Places for Life: Vision to RealityHow do bold ideas become lasting change? This session explores how new thinking, effective leadership and strategic investment can turn ambitious visions into real places. Speakers will examine how policy, design and collaboration can work together to look beyond the status quo and deliver change.More sessions to be announced!Confirmed speakers and programme contributorsMany more leading, inspiring and not-to-be-missed speakers to be announced soon:Dr Laura Alvarez, Nottingham City CouncilProfessor Husam Al Waer, University of DundeeCiaran Buchanan, Glasgow City CouncilKit Bullas, John McAslan + PartnersDr Robyne Calvert, Cultural Historian and author of The MackBea Chivers, Ryder ArchitectureDr May East, UN House ScotlandBrian Evans, formerly of GillespieLucy Fineberg, UMC ArchitectsAnna Gaffney, A Place in ChildhoodDr Lucrezia Gigante, University of GlasgowProfessor Kate Jeffery, University of GlasgowChris Martin, Urban MovementDaniela Miler, A Place in Childhood & AtkinsRéalisMarina Milosev, Beyond the Red LineNiall Murphy, Glasgow City Heritage TrustDaisy Narayanan MBE, The Crown EstateHannah Smart, edge Urban DesignPaul Stallan, Stallan BrandRob Thompson, Rob Thompson UrbanismNick Walker, Iceni ProjectsMomentum is growing and it's an exciting time for urban design. Join the urban design community in Glasgow to exchange ideas, solve problems collaboratively, and turn ideas into action! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/national-urban-design-conference-2026/100001992144686384 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, art, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) Conference, Meetings & Events - University of Strathclyde - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 100, max: 400, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) Conference, Meetings & Events - University of Strathclyde - **lat**: 55.8603463 - **long**: -4.242448 - **full address**: Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) Conference, Meetings & Events - University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: National Urban Design Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e278cd71135dbfc8589c2f79adf03b20c804ae09e55f475c3e7dc80a49c2a5ce-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdea4c1-gmir.jpg?v=1784813735 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is National Urban Design Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** National Urban Design Conference 2026 takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) Conference, Meetings & Events - University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing National Urban Design Conference 2026? - **A:** National Urban Design Conference 2026 is organized by Urban Design Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** National Urban Design Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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