[y]our 2040 in Edinburgh

Heritage Cities Shaping Regenerative Futures

Edinburgh has always shaped what comes next. Its heritage fuels innovation, attracts global talent and builds strong foundations for economic and civic success. Today, the city has a powerful opportunity to lead the future of heritage cities across Europe and beyond.

Hosted by Edinburgh Futures Institute and [Y]our 2040

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Where

Edinburgh Futures
Institute

When

22 April
2026

Who

100 change makers

Cost

Donation based

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Heritage Cities Shaping Regenerative Futures

Edinburgh has the opportunity to demonstrate how a heritage city can thrive in a rapidly changing world and achieve both economic success and civic wellbeing. Its identity, international reach and growing generation of innovators position the city to lead on regenerative progress across Europe and beyond.

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Program

Envisioning Tomorrow: Edinburgh

This event convenes leaders from business, government, tech, civil society education and students who understand that partnership accelerates progress. It offers a strategic environment for decision-makers to share insights, build relationships and shape initiatives that support investment, talent attraction and thriving communities.

Participants will help define practical next steps that create long term value for the city and its organizations and institutes. By engaging in this gathering, partners position themselves at the center of a forward-looking collaboration with measurable influence at local and international levels.

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Network of cities

Edinburgh is an influential partner in a network of cultural capitals such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Vienna, Tallinn, Porto and Ljubljana. These cities are pioneering new approaches to mobility, tourism, creative enterprise, housing and environmental health. Collaboration among them strengthens their collective impact and highlights Edinburgh’s important role in the future of European leadership.

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We are actively seeking partnerships from in and around scotland.

If you are interested please reach out

[y]our 2040 in partnership with EFI.

Images from Unsplash and Jonelle Simunich.