Join us for an evening of thought-provoking lectures, discussions, and an engaging artistic performance as we delve into local urban answers to global challenges.

We are thrilled to welcome Saskia Sassen (Columbia University), world-renowned sociologist and author of The Global City: New York, London, Tokyo, as keynote speaker. Following her presentation, local experts will zoom in on some of Brussels’ initiatives concerning housing, circular economy, decolonisation, culture, …

This special event brings together urban actors from around the world who are part of the international city conference (12/06 – 15/06) “Brussels Urban Summit”, alongside the Brussels audience and local experts. Discover how Brussels is an innovative laboratory for the future and what we can learn from its approaches.

Hosted by Brussels Studies Institute, Brussels Academy, Brussels2030 and the Brussels-Capital Region, This is Brussels! is free, open to everyone and ends with a drink.

Reserve your seat now for this unforgettable evening on 15 June 8 pm in Flagey!

With Saskia Sassen (Columbia University), Nele Aernouts (VUB – Community Land Trust Brussels), Pitcho Womba Konga (multidisciplinary artist), Yasmina Zian (ULB), André Sobczak (Eurocities), Aitor Hernández-Morales (POLITICO) and more …