INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN AFFAIRS
Organized by Urban Affairs Association
The International Conference on Urban Affairs (ICUA) is an interdisciplinary event hosted by the Urban Affairs Association.
- Dates
- Apr 29 - May 2, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- Nov 18, 2025
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
The International Conference on Urban Affairs (ICUA) is an interdisciplinary event hosted by the Urban Affairs Association. It brings together academics, public sector professionals, and non-profit organizations to discuss a wide range of topics related to urban affairs. Attendees can expect concurrent sessions, plenary sessions, an awards program, and numerous networking opportunities. The conference covers diverse disciplines including Anthropology, Architecture, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science/Studies/Policy, Geography, History, International Relations/Affairs/Policy, Law, Non-profit Management, Philosophy, Planning (City/Regional/Urban), Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration/Management, Public Health, Public Policy/Public Affairs, Social Work, Sociology, Urban Affairs/Urban Studies, and Urban Design.
Sponsorship options
Various levels of sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. Sponsorship options range from $500 (e.g., General Conference Sponsor, Scholarship Fund Supporter) to $10,000-$12,000 (e.g., Conference Track, Full-Day Workshop or Symposium). Specific sponsorships include Networking Lounge Space, Welcome Snacks, Coffee Breaks, Graduate Student Networking Reception Access, Lanyards with Sponsor Logo, Wifi Services with Sponsor Logo, Mentoring Sessions with Senior Professionals, Conference Mini Tracks, Pre-Conference Half-Day Workshops, and funding established UAA awards. Advertising opportunities include Website Rotating Banner Ads ($1,500), Single-Sided Retractable Sign Displays ($1,200), Publisher Program Advertising ($1,500), One-page Handouts ($2,000), and Social Media Ads ($1,000). Joint sponsorships are available for higher-level options.
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