City of the Future

How do we tackle the challenges faced by modern cities?
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What does the city you want to live in tomorrow look like? Come to the KIT Science Week 2025, from October 14 to 19, 2025 and explore what the future could look. Develop your own creative solutions for intelligent mobility, sustainable architecture and responsible ways of living together - talk to researchers, share your thoughts and help shape the future. Together, we make cities more liveable, more sustainable and more just!

At the KIT Science Week, curious minds of all ages meet leading reseachers. Here, science comes to life - in workshops, lectures, discussions and hands-on activities. Whether you join on-site or online: You can ask questions, take part in conversations and gain exciting insights into the world of science. Be inspired - to think, create and learn for your life.

You will find all events, the entire program and our event app on these pages from September.

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Events for the Curious

Whether it's a pub talk, city tour, or escape game – here, science becomes an experience that invites you to join the conversation.

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Brain Food for schools, kids, and families

Research, tinker, and discover: exciting labs, VR games, workshops, and much more all themed around the City of the Future.

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The Science Week Conference

Here, professionals, researchers, and industry come together to work on solutions for the City of the Future.

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City of the Future

How can cities remain liveable, sustainable, and fair for everyone? KIT shows how – from smart architecture to digital democracy

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Shaping the City together

Explore urban nature, evaluate streets and paths, rethink public spaces, or design your own houses – here, your ideas count!

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Here’s what you could experience and be amazed by during KIT Science Week 2023.

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