Join us for the Curious Cities Assembly 2026

Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering of elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis.

Through the lens of children’s curiosity, we’ll explore evidence-led, practical steps so that everyone can move with independence, not car dependence.

A city that works for children works for all of us.

What to expect

Curious Cities Assembly will focus on turning evidence into action, sharing new research, showcasing success and building political confidence.

We’ll be joined by more than 40 speakers across two days of an action-packed programme.

With keynotes by:

Chris Boardman
CBE

National Active Travel Commissioner for England

Amahra Spence

Hood Futures
Studio

Rachel Harper

St. Patrick’s National School & founder of “It Takes a Village”

Prof. Scarlett
McNally OBE

NHS /
BMJ Columnist

And conversations with:

Day 1 – 24 June: Active Childhoods & New Neighbourhoods

Exploring how streets, transport and neighbourhood design can support children’s health, independence and play.

Dinah Bornat, ZCD Architects, author of All to Play For
Areli Carréon, Bicitekas (Mexico)
Dr. Nikhil Chaudhary, University of Cambridge
Harriett Grant, Social affairs and human rights journalist
Professor Chris Griffiths, Queen Mary University of London
Dr. Amit Patel, Disability rights campaigner and author of Kika & Me

Day 2 – 25 June: Barriers to Independence & Streets for Kids

Examining solutions, policies and interventions to make cities safer and more child-friendly.

Tim Gill, Independent Scholar and author of Urban Playground
Jemima Hartshorn, Mums for Lungs
Maya Mailer, Our Kids Climate
Chiara Molinar, City of Paris
Will Norman, London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner
Demetrio Scopelliti, AMAT, City of Milan
Cecilia Vaca Jones, Breathe Cities
Professor Ian Walker, Swansea University
Alice Ferguson, Playing Out co-founder

Evening reception – 25 June

Assembly attendees are invited to join grassroots groups and decision makers for an evening of networking at an iconic venue as part of London Climate Action Week.

🌅 Daytime registration - closed

Registration for daytime attendance at Curious Cities Assembly is now closed as all available places have been allocated.

But you can still join us online!

Each day will be livestreamed so you can join at any time and dip in and out for the sessions you’d like to watch. Submit your email address to receive the livestream link via email on the day.

🌃 Evening reception registration - open

For more details about our Evening Reception on 25 June and to register, please click here.