See the detailed programme here.
Programme Structure of the 57th ISOCARP World Planning Congress
Please note that the programme above is subject to change without prior notice. The virtual-only sessions will take place on 28-29 October and 9 November. More information are available on this page.
All the times mentioned in the in-person programme are in the Doha time zone (AST – Arabia Standard Time | UTC+3).
Livestreamed sessions (dark blue) that will be available for in-person and online participants may be recorded for on-demand viewing for registered participants.
Main programme highlights:
- High-level Regional forum
- One-day focused workshops - location and track-based
- Oriented around each track theme
- Extensive site visits
- Includes case study and research paper presentations from accepted submissions
- Hosted in various locations (limited capacity)
- Technical tours as introduction to Qatar
- Exhibitions (Qatar Museums)
Regular programme:
- Plenary sessions with prominent keynote speakers
- Awards for Excellence presentations
- Young Planning Professional (YPP) Workshop presentations
- State of the Profession Keynote by ISOCARP President, Martin Dubbeling
- Parallel sessions for forums, special sessions, and paper/case study presentations
Social programme:
- Welcome Reception on the first evening (8 November)
- Dinner reception and social activities (9 November)
- Congress/gala dinner on the last evening (11 November)