Eurocities

Between June 4th and 6th, 2025Braga hosted the Eurocities Annual Conference in Altice Forum Bragaunder the motto "Stronger Cities, Fairer Europe. The event brought together hundreds of urban leaders, experts and policymakers to debate the role of cities in building a fairer, more resilient and sustainable Europe.

Why Braga?

• O Altice Forum Braga offered exceptional conditions for hosting an event of this size, with versatile spaces, advanced technology and a strategic location in the city center.

• Braga has stood out for its progressive urban vision, with active policies in areas such as affordable housing, sustainable mobility, energy transition and social inclusion.

Highlights of the event:

• Participation of more than 400 delegatesAmong them were mayors, representatives of the European Union and international experts.

• Plenary and thematic sessions focusing on contemporary European challenges: climate, housing, urban competitiveness and the future of European funding.

• Study visits to urban regeneration, technological innovation and cultural development projects in Braga, as well as in neighboring cities such as Guimarães and Porto.

• Realization of Eurocities Awards 2025including a new recognition category for "City Heroes", highlighting inspiring good practices across Europe.

Impact for Braga:

• Consolidation of Braga as a destination of excellence for European congresses and institutional events.

• Strengthening urban cooperation networks and opening up new opportunities for international collaboration.

• Enhancing the Braga brand as a smart, innovative and humanist city.