Looking back on our successful neext European Talk at MIPIM – Shaping the Future of Urban Life
The neext European Talk at MIPIM 2025 has been a resounding success! During our gathering in Cannes, we explored the theme “Future on the Rise – Elevating Urban Possibilities,” bringing together innovators and thought leaders to discuss the future of urban development.
Hosted by Schindler, the event offered a unique platform for engaging with experts and decision-makers from across the urban landscape. Over the course of this exclusive event, we held an exciting Walk & Talk and followed it with the Schindler Urbanity Forum aboard the Schindler Yacht. This stunning setting on the water provided the perfect backdrop for exploring the challenges and opportunities of shaping the cities of tomorrow.
With a view of the stunning Cannes harbor, we dived deep into thought-provoking dialogues around building a future-ready urban landscape. The participating experts presented valuable insights, exploring key strategies for creating resilient, sustainable, and human-centric cities. The event fostered an environment of collaboration, with ideas flowing across industries, from architects to investors, and solution providers to policymakers. We explored topics like retrofitting, mobility, sustainability, and the importance of community participation in urban transformation.
Key takeaways from the event:
| 🗝️ Collaboration is the new urban currency: In today’s fast-changing world, the key to unlocking success lies in effective cross-sector collaboration. | 🗝️ Mobility is the backbone of future urban life: Smart, efficient, and interconnected mobility solutions will define how we navigate cities in the coming decades. |
| 🗝️ Livable beats just smart – the human-centric city wins: The future of urban development must prioritize the well-being of people, not just technological advancements. | 🗝️ No transformation without participation: Genuine urban transformation is only possible when communities, citizens, and stakeholders are actively engaged. |
| 🗝️ Build forward, not over – retrofitting is the new urban gold: Revitalizing existing structures is the sustainable and cost-effective path to future-proof cities. |
The discussions and connections made at MIPIM will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of urban development. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Schindler for hosting this exclusive event and to everyone who participated in making it a success.
As we look ahead, the neext European Talk is already preparing for the next stops on our 2025 journey, with new opportunities to explore fresh perspectives and innovative solutions for the cities of tomorrow. Stay tuned for upcoming events in Dublin, London, and beyond!