ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference

Global crises call for local innovation

The ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference (ANMC) serves as a unique platform for mayors, city officials, and a diverse range of local innovators, and researchers to collaborate on transformative strategies for sustainable urban development, inclusive governance, and participatory democracy. The conference format is dynamic and interactive, featuring expert panels, best practice exchanges, leadership training, fireside chats with thought leaders, and immersive field trips. ANMC is more than just a conference, it is a learning journey that empowers local leaders to bridge the gap between knowledge and action.

Impact highlights

impactful editions since2016

150–250 mayors and local leaders per year

Hosted in Athens, Brussels, Stuttgart, Uganda, Vienna

75+ best practice projects on the local and regional level

Key Activities

Panels with leading Mayors and local government experts from around Europe on climate, democracy, economy, local governance, and urban innovation

Best Practice Exchange: opportunity to learn from each other in our interactive exchange sessions with representatives from cities worldwide

Fireside Chats with inspiring leaders on the forefront of local innovation

Field Trips to innovative urban projects in the host city offering first-hand insight into local challenges and best practices

Leadership Training for local officials

Co-Creation Sessions with experts, youth and civil society

Innovator Pitches: Spotlighting new urban solutions by local innovators

  • Portrait

    In a world grappling with multiple challenges, local communities are leading the way. The ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference brings together visionary leaders, changemakers, and experts to share bold ideas, build collaborative solutions, and turn knowledge into action.

    Miriam Hargašová
    Project Manager