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.