5TH ICURP & 18TH PICLC: 5th International Conference in Urban and Regional Planning & 18th PASCAL International Conference on Learning Cities The Heritage Manila, Pasay City Metro Manila, Philippines, November 12-13, 2024

The 5th International Conference in Urban and Regional Planning & the 18th PASCAL International Conference on Learning Cities

THEME: Sustainable Development Futures: From Knowledge to Practice

About the theme

As the world confronts climate change resulting in growing disaster risk, biodiversity loss, inequality, and resource depletion, particularly in developing countries, the urgent need for action towards sustainable development becomes ever more apparent. Humanity stands at a crossroads. While knowledge about social, economic, environmental, and institutional challenges abounds, translating this knowledge into concrete, impactful solutions presents a critical obstacle. This international conference aims to bridge the gap, fostering meaningful collaboration and action towards a more sustainable future for all.

About the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP)

About the UP SURP International Conference in Urban and Regional Planning (ICURP)

Communities and cities all over the world are facing the challenges of meeting the current needs of their populations while striving to provide for the needs of the future. Faced with rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and increasing demand for social services, cities, provinces, and regions of the Philippines need to address their distinct challenges in order to remain sustainable. The crafting of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 recognized the growing problem and the severe consequences of unsustainable development worldwide. Through these goals, each action taken by governments, the private sector, and civil society should be geared toward addressing specific sustainable development priorities. Collectively, these priorities shall aim to “end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.” 

The University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning’s (UP SURP) International Conference in Urban and Regional Planning (ICURP) provides a platform for the sharing and exchange of knowledge, lessons learned, and experiences in order to leverage smarter processes, technologies, and innovation in cities towards a better quality of life. By highlighting good practices of various countries and cities, it is hoped that these examples could serve as a guide to strengthening the frameworks, approaches and practices of other cities. The conference is also intended as a venue for the strengthening of international, regional, and local networks, further promoting smarter cities as part of a campaign. To learn more about the UP SURP ICURP, please visit their website: https://conference.surp.upd.edu.ph.

About the PASCAL International Observatory

The name “PASCAL” reflects the deep commitment to PLACE and SOCIAL COHESION and LEARNING. It is a global alliance of researchers, policy analysts, decision-makers, and locally engaged practitioners from government, higher education, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector. The PASCAL Network operates globally based from university centers in Africa (University of Johannesburg), Asia (University of the Philippines), Australasia (RMIT), Europe (University of Glasgow), and the US (Rutgers University), each responsible for its activities in that geographical region. PASCAL has its origins in a major conference organized by the OECD in Melbourne in 2002 on the importance of learning cities and regions for regional development. PASCAL's focus is on the development and renewal of place. It gives special emphasis to the role of social capital and lifelong learning in these processes, considering how sustainable economic, social and cultural development can be achieved to the benefit of the communities concerned. To learn more about the PASCAL International Observatory, please visit their website: https://pascalobservatory.org/

Submission Guidelines

The organizers are inviting educators, researchers, practitioners, and professionals to participate and share their research and studies in the conference. Submitted papers will undergo a peer review process, wherein they will be presented during the conference, and shall be included in the proceedings. Furthermore, authors of highly evaluated papers will be requested to finalize their contributions after the conference for subsequent publication through the Journal in Urban and Regional Planning (JURP).For your abstract submission, kindly provide the following:

1. Presenter name(s), title(s) and organizational affiliation(s);
2. Email address and a short biography (biosketch) of each presenter;
3. Picture (headshot) of each presenter (jpg or png format, minimum size 180px x 180px);
4. Abstract which should indicate the following:
   • the nature of the paper, for example, whether it is a report of completed research, work in progress, ‘blue skies’ thinking, an analytical or discussion paper or a demonstration project;
   • the issues that the paper raises;
   • the relationship of the paper to other literature and research; and
   • the approach to the topic, and where relevant, an outline of methodology; and where appropriate, the conclusions and recommendations; and
   • the abstract should not exceed 500 words and be in MS Word format. The working language for the conference is English
5. Provide a list of up to five (5) keywords separated by commas.

Paper Format Guide

PDF

WORD

Subthemes

1. Regional Complementarity and Competitiveness: A balancing act of complex interplay of competition and collaboration while understanding the balance of these forces for developing effective strategies for regional development.
2. Digital Transformation for Innovation in Planning: Leveraging technology to unlock significant and transformative innovation potential such as 1) enhancing data-driven decision-making, 2) improving collaboration and communication, 3) empowering stakeholders, and 4) predictive and prescriptive planning, among others.
3. Sustainable Living and Climate Change: Embracing sustainable practices that lead to higher quality of life – physical and mental health, social relationships, economic security, and environmental quality.
4. Inclusive and Transformative Development of Sustainable Cities: An ongoing process that requires continuous learning, reflection and action by understanding its principles and engaging with relevant resources that contribute to building a more gender-equal world.
5. Lifelong and Lifeward Learning: Connected concepts both emphasizing the continual nature of acquiring knowledge and skills throughout life that empower individuals to navigate a rapidly changing world, lead fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to society. 

Dates for Registration

Early registration as a participant for the conference will start on 10 July 2024 until 31 July, 2024 11:59 PM (GMT +8). Regular registration will start on 1 August 2024 until 4 October 2024.

Participation and Registration Fees

Registration is now open for individuals who wish to participate in the conference.

• Registration fee includes meals and the conference materials
• Early-bird discount of 20% if registration and payment are completed between 10 July 2024 and 31 July 2024
• Registration fee includes conference materials and meals (snack/lunch) for the entire duration of the Conference. Registration fee should be pain in full; exclusive of bank transfer fees and charges.

Pay Registration Fee

Pay the registration fee based on your classification as indicated above through any of the following bank accounts:

For Peso Deposit:

• Bank: Landbank of the Philippines (Diliman - Matalino)
• Account Name: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
• Account Number: 4882-1106-52

For Dollar Deposit:

• Bank: Security Bank (Diliman Matalino)
• Account Name: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
• Account Number: 000-005-894-0139
• SWIFT Code: SETCPHMMXXX

Register:

Fill-out the registration form found at: tinyurl.com/ICURP5-Registration

Dates for Submission of Papers

Contact

For any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the ICURP Conference Management Team at sdf2024secretariat@gmail.com.