PIONEER alliance

Human-Centered Leadership for Sustainable Cities
2026-09-29 - 2026-10-02 | Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Date
3 September + 29 September – 2 October, 2026

Location
Avans University of Applied Sciences, Breda, The Netherlands

Organizer
Avans University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with LAUREA and TH Köln

Short Description
This professional development programme explores how human-centered leadership can contribute to addressing complex societal challenges in cities. Through interactive sessions, dialogue, and collaboration, participants will reflect on leadership approaches that emphasize empathy, inclusion, and innovation.

The programme is organized within the context of the PIONEER Alliance, a European university alliance working together on education, research, and innovation for sustainable and resilient cities.

Target Audience
Professionals in leadership roles within educational settings. The programme is also open to individuals with significant leadership experience or those who take on informal leadership roles in education or related fields.

Registration Info
Registration and programme details:
https://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/

Contact Person
Contact | Human centered leadership 2026

Website or More Info Link
https://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/

XII Aesop Sustainable Food Planning Conference
2026-10-21 - 2026-10-24 | IUAV, Venice, Italy
Iuav is pleased to announce the upcoming XII Aesop Sustainable Food Planning Conference, to be held in Venice, Italy, from 21 to 24 October 2026. As in previous editions, the conference aims to serve as a reference point for scholars, doctoral students and practitioners who observe urban and territorial issues and dynamics related to food systems.
The theme of this edition will be Strengthening the values of food in times and spaces of fragility, inspired by the unique geographical and socio-ecological context hosting the conference, namely the Venice Lagoon.
The conference will be hosted at the IUAV University of Venice by Food Lab – food system and urban-territorial impacts lab, a Iuav research group.
The call has just been published and will close on the 30 April 2026
The call for papers and further details on the sessions will be available at the link: https://aesopsfp.wordpress.com/call-for-papers-and-submission-2/.
Please spread the word about this save the date and we look forward to seeing you in Venice!
Venice 2026 AESOP SFP organizing team
