Welcome to the WUP Symposium 2026 Call for Abstracts
The Living Legacy — Istanbul, Türkiye · October 07–09, 2026
We are pleased to open the Call for Session Proposals for the World Urban Parks Symposium 2026, taking place at the Landscape Istanbul Fair.
We invite professionals, researchers, and organizations from around the world to share innovative projects, inspiring case studies, and forward-thinking strategies that align with the Symposium's central theme: The Living Legacy — rooting the future of parks in the wisdom of the past, and building the bridge to the next generation.
Submissions that best reflect the six thematic axes of the LEGACY framework — Leadership & the Next Generation, Equity & Democratic Space, Green Infrastructure & Climate, Advocacy & Policy Foundations, Culture, Community & Place, and Youth, Innovation & New Tools — will be prioritized for inclusion in the final programme.
Key Dates
- Call opens: April 24, 2026
- Submission deadline: June 28, 2026
- Review & selection: July 2026
- Notifications: August 3, 2026
- Symposium: October 07–09, 2026
Specifications for Educational Session Proposals
- If your proposal is accepted, you will be required to share your presentation materials (e.g., slides or visual support content) by the specified deadline. These materials will be made publicly available on the World Urban Parks website following the symposium.
- World Urban Parks reserves the right to determine the speaking time allocated to each selected session.
- We encourage you to share and promote this Call for Session Proposals within your networks.
- The Evaluation Committee holds the right to make final selections, as well as to edit session titles, descriptions, and presenter biographies for clarity and consistency.
- By submitting a proposal, you agree to attend and present in person at the symposium, should your proposal be selected.
- All accepted presenters will receive detailed information regarding session logistics and event participation in advance of the symposium.
- By being selected as part of the Call for Sessions Proposal, you accept that all expenses related to your participation — including accommodation, flights, and other related costs — will be covered personally and not by the event organizing committee.
- While we aim to accommodate your preferences, please note that audience size for each session cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the event.
Questions? Contact us at office@worldurbanparks.org
