The CSU is pleased to announce our 2026 Flagship Conference: Regenerative Communities Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, an event in collaboration with with UN Habitat, The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations, AIA NY, & HKS Architects & Designers.

This conference will explore the potential for Regenerative Design thinking to reposition the built environment’s place within the context of social, economic, and ecological communities.

This year's summit features distinguished speakers from:

- UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

- AIA New York | Center for Architecture

- Pratt Institute

- HKS, Inc. Architects & Designers

- Biohabitats

...and more leading voices in architecture, planning, policy, philanthropy, and regenerative design!

Together, they'll explore how regenerative thinking is reshaping the future of cities, from today's best practices to bold new approaches that can help communities become more resilient, equitable, and connected to nature.

Whether you're an architect, planner, designer, policymaker, developer, student, or sustainability professional, this is an opportunity to hear from some of the world's leading thinkers working at the intersection of the built environment and climate action. We look forward to welcoming you!

İTÜMD USA Supports CSU

Our İTÜMD Board Member Aliye Çelik (PhD Archit. İTÜ 1976) is the Founder, Past President and Current Chair of CSU Board