Cities Mission Conference 2026 – Highlights
Cities Mission Conference 2026 – Highlights
Organised by the European Commission, NetZeroCities and Città di Torino from 27–29 May 2026.
In partnership with OGR Torino, Cottino Social Impact Campus, and Politecnico di Torino.
- ●Mobilising climate finance
- ●Strengthening multi-level partnerships
- ●Accelerating implementation
- ●Improving impact insights across the Mission
Building on momentum from previous editions, the Cities Mission Conference 2026, an invitation-only event held at OGR Torino, prioritises practical support, stronger collaboration, and the enabling conditions cities need for systemic change. Positioned between the first implementation of results and the acceleration phase towards 2030, the conference will help set the stage for sustained climate action towards and beyond 2030.
Its core purpose is to enable peer learning and meaningful collaboration through best-practice exchange, barrier-solving sessions, matchmaking, and interactive formats.
THE SESSIONS
THE SESSIONS
All sessions at Sala Fucine were recorded and are now available to watch on demand.
Sessions recordings
28 May
- Plenary – All Hands on Deck: Cities, Regions and Governments Delivering Together
- Parallel session – Powering the Future of Urban Mobility: AI & Smart Charging Innovations – EIC Pitching Session (Part 1)
- Parallel session – Powering the Future of Urban Mobility: AI & Smart Charging Innovations – EIC Pitching Session (Part 2)
- Mission Label ceremony and city highlights – From Commitment to Action: Celebrating Cities’ Climate Leadership
- Plenary – Reducing Emissions while Bracing for Impact: The Role of Cities
29 May
- Plenary – From Plans to Investment: Cities Advancing Implementation
- Parallel session- High-Level Policy Dialogue – Affordable, Sustainable & Quality Housing
- Plenary – Closing Plenary – Insights to Action
All recordings are also available on the NetZeroCities YouTube channel.
Missed the live stream? Watch the recordings on NetZeroCities’ YouTube channel.
Cities Mission Times
Cities Mission Times
Attendees of the Conference received the “Cities Mission Times,” a newspaper dedicated to delivering Europe’s urban climate transition and celebrating city progress on the road to climate neutrality. Packed with city stories, case studies, and expert insights, it reflects the scale and ambition of Europe’s urban climate transition in action.
Inside, readers will discover local climate initiatives and citizen engagement stories, alongside features on finance, private sector action, smart cities, energy, multilevel governance, peer learning, and cities’ own approaches to climate communication.
