Programme at a Glance
Available formats:
Topical Discussion
This is a moderated session shared with other presenters to illuminate different perspectives and experiences on the same topic. Each presentation will provide the framework for the subsequent discussion and debate.
Roundtable
Roundtable allows for extended discussion among a small group of colleagues. Roundtables are good venues for the hands-on exploration of case studies. Speakers are encouraged to provide insight into their topic and encourage questions and discussion taking advantage of the expertise and insights of other attendees to build ideas and possibly an output. Roundtables are interactive format and presentations are limited.
PechaKucha Sessions
PechaKucha sessions are an excellent way to share ideas succinctly and effectively. In a PechaKucha session speakers are allowed to present a maximum of 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images change automatically while presenters are talking, so that the storyline of the talk is built around the chosen images. There will be no time to digress or get hung up on a detail but it can be a very engaging and exciting session. After the talks are finished, the presenters and the audience will have time for discussion.
Workshops
At a workshop, participants deal with a specific topic or question. A workshop aims at working together with workshop participants targeting a common goal. Workshops are interactive, and presentations can have multiple speakers and/or activities.
Walk Shops
The street will be the laboratory. A Walk Shop is an opportunity to use the public spaces in the city to explore or carry out experiments, pilot programs and deliver direct interventions. Participants will be invited to follow the speakers outside the conference venue to the real urban fabric and discover their experience, ideas and research. Explore the city and learn!
Posters
A poster session enables researchers and young researchers to bring current research work to share with delegates. Posters will be displayed during the event, with a scheduled presentation to attendees.
Learning Labs
A Learning Lab is an interactive session designed to share and explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of walking projects. Participants will have the opportunity to discover lessons learned from both successes and failures, with honesty and respect.
Weetings
An opportunity to walk and talk, typically a short Walk/Meeting is a way to have a conversation on the move to discuss a particular issue while benefiting from the physical and mental benefits of being active in public space.
Training Sessions
A 90 min session on a particular topic or skill to help build capacity for walking policies and projects.
Café Session
The Café Session is an informal gathering during the coffee break, which is limited to a small group of participants. This session is designed to foster meaningful and personalized conversations between the speaker and the attendees.
Field Trips
Field trips within the conference offer attendees the chance to explore local walkability projects, providing first hand insights into walkable and livable communities. These excursions enhance the conference experience by combining practical learning with opportunities for networking and collaboration.