The Way We Live: Designing Cities of Tomorrow

This panel explores how research and innovation are shaping the cities and communities of the future, encouraging citizens to reflect on how design, data and planning influence their daily lives. The panel will bring in insights and ideas from leading national organisations involved in the design and planning of future cities. It will particularly focus on the role of communities and people in shaping the future of cities.

Whether you're curious about the future of urban life or passionate about making your city a better place, this interactive panel invites you to imagine—and help build—the cities of tomorrow.

Linking directly to the EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, the activity will spark discussion about sustainable urban living and the role of citizens in creating resilient, inclusive places.

Panel

• Professor Katharine Willis, Centre for Place, University of Plymouth (panel lead)
• Nikki Van Gimmsergen, Senior Programme Manager, The Design Council
• Simeon Shtebunaev, Social Life
• Daniel Slade, Head of Practice & Research, Royal Town Planning Association (RTPI)
• Hannah Sloggett, Co-Director Nudge Community Builders

Programme

6pm: Short talk and panel discussion
7pm: Audience Q&A
7.30pm: Networking and informal discussion
8pm: Close

This is part of Voyage of Discovery, a free festival of science and research coming to Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall this September.

The European Researchers’ Night is a pan-European event funded by the European Union to bring science and society closer and heighten young people’s interest in science

The European Researchers’ Night takes place in 40 countries and more than 460 cities all over Europe and beyond simultaneously.