CUPUM 2027 Future Cities in the Era of AI
Join us in Sydney, Australia for the 20th International Conference on Computational Urban Planning and Management (CUPUM 2027), hosted by the 91É«ÇéƬ City Futures Research Centre.
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About CUPUM 2027
For more than thirty years, CUPUM has been at the leading edge of international debates around the role of computing technologies in shaping and managing cities.ÌýCUPUM will be held in Sydney for the first time from 5–10 July 2027.
The conference focuses on the theme of 'Future Cities in the Era of AI' reflecting the growing role of data, technology and artificial intelligence in urban planning and urban management.
City Futures Research Centre will be hosting the conference at the University of New South Wales (91É«ÇéƬ) Sydney Kensington campus. Please check below for additional details on location and accessibility.
Key Dates
- Submissions and Proceedings
- Registration
- Conference Milestones
03 July 2026: Extended abstracts for book chapters dueÌý(max. 500Ìýwords)Ìý
24 July 2026: Feedback on extended abstracts
09 October 2026 – Draft book chapters due
11 December 2026 – Chapter feedback
29 January 2027 – Revised book chapters due
12 February 2027 – Short conference papers and poster submissions due
18 June 2027 – Revised conference papers and full digital posters due
23 February 2027 – Conference registration opens
20 April 2027 – Early bird registration ends
05 July 2027 – Launch of CUPUM 2027
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Registration
Registrations will open shortly.ÌýDetails will be shared here soon, please check back for updates.
Workshops
Attendees will be invited to join a range of workshops throughout the conference.Ìý
Sponsorship Opportunities
Engage with a targeted audience advancing AI, urban planning, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions.
Submissions
Future Cities in the Era of AIÌýis the next volume in the CUPUM book series. UnlikeÌýpreviousÌýCUPUM volumes, we invite extended abstracts of up to 500 wordsÌýfor peer-reviewed chapters as a first step,ÌýdueÌý3 July 2026. Authors of selected abstracts will be invited toÌýsubmitÌýa full chapter by 9 October 2026. Chapters will beÌýorganisedÌýinto thematic areas, reflecting the diverse ways in which AI is reshaping the planning, governance, and lived experience of cities.
We welcome submissions on topics including, but not limited to:
- Urban mobility
- Spatial justice
- Urban health and well-being, resilience
- Computational Urbanism in the Global South
Accommodation and Travel
We are in the process of securing recommended accommodation options for attendees. Details will be shared here soon, please check back for updates.
CUPUM 2027
CUPUM 2027 will focus onÌý'Future Cities in the Era of AI'Ìýreflecting the growing role of data, technology and artificial intelligence in urban planning.
Why Attend CUPUM 2027?
World-leading AI and Urban Planning Integration
Contribute to the debate and learn about the latest innovations in how cutting-edge AI isÌýtransforming the design, analysis and management of cities, advancing data-driven urban innovation.
Access to Real-World Government and Industry Case Studies
Gain insights from practical case studies delivered by government bodies and industry experts to understand real-world challenges, solutions, and measurable impacts shaping modern cities.
Sydney as a Living Lab (Planning, Housing, Resilience)
Experience how Sydney serves as a dynamic testbed for urban planning, housing strategies, and climate resilience, and helpsÌýshape a future-ready global city throughÌýreal-world policies and innovations.
Target Audience
Academic Researchers (AI, Planning, Urban Science)
Connect with leading international researchers advancing data-driven urban planning methodologies. Share your latest research on data, technology and AI driven approaches to inform urban planning and urban management. This includes innovative methods, applied research and critical studies.
Government & Policy Agencies
Engage with policymakers driving data-informed urban strategies and public innovation to gain insights into governance, regulation, and implementation of data-driven city solutions
Industry (PropTech, Geospatial, AI)
Discover the latest innovations in GeoAI and urban analytics, and how industry leaders are applying AIÌýand geospatial tools to real-world urban challenges.
Higher Degree Research Students / Early Career Researchers
Showcase your work, gain feedback, and expand your network with experts across academia and industry.
What to Expect
Program highlights include:
Keynote presentations from leading experts in urban data science, planning and management
Panel sessions and workshops on emerging research and applied practice
Opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and collaboration
Showcases of innovative tools, technologies and data platforms
Social events highlighting Sydney’s cultural and urban landscape
Our Sponsors
Organising Committee
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For any queries, please contactÌý
Georgia Wigan
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