Thematic expert workshop in Dresden

Thematic expert workshop – Cross-border planning in Central Europe

Hybrid
Location: Dresden, Germany
Date: 07.05.2025
 

The event starts with the opening remarks and a keynote from Gyula Ocskay (CESCI) on potential role of cross-border planning in shaping a future Central European Territorial Agenda.

The morning sessions feature a hybrid discussion on the current state of cross-border planning and governance, with insights from:

  • Roland Gaugitsch (ÖIR) on findings from the CROSSGOV project
  • Claire Duvernet (BBSR) on cross-border data management and spatial monitoring

In methodological session experts share research-based perspectives:

  • Sabine Zillmer (Spatial Foresight) on public services and planning practices
  • Martin Reents (INFRASTRUKTUR & UMWELT) on German-Polish strategic planning
  • Gyula Ocskay (CESCI) on cohesion-based planning
  • Peter Ulrich (University of Potsdam) on participatory governance approaches

After lunch, the focus is shifting to practical experiences from pilot regions:

  • EGTC GO on implementing cross-border Integrated Territorial Investments
  • Ister-Granum EGTC on Slovak-Hungarian action plans
  • IRT on regional planning in Lower Silesia
  • Frankfurt (Oder) on developing a shared future vision for the twin city

·       Panel discussion exploring how cross-border planning can strengthen Central European integration, alongside an outlook on the project’s upcoming workshops.

Palace and Cruise Tour on the Elbe River, offering a relaxed setting for continued networking.