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.
- 24 & 25 June 2026
- 09:15 - 17:30
- Central London
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
MBE
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
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.
- 18:30 - 21:00
- Central London (exact location shared after registration)
Registration open!
Spaces are free but limited. We may only be able to accommodate one representative per organisation per day, and have a ringfenced allocation for public and non-profit sector attendees.
Submit your details to register your interest – you will receive email confirmation if your place is confirmed.
🎥 Selected sessions will also be available via livestream. Further details will be released ahead of the event.
Produced in partnership with:
Town and Country Planning Association
Lab of Thought
Solve the School Run
Mums for Lungs
