A discussion on the future of Prešov at the event Urban Development Festival! What sort of Prešov do we want to see in a few years’ time? What can we change together, and what will the future of our city look like?
When? 10 October 2026 (Saturday) from 4.30 pm
Where? Christiania, Prešov
Free admission.
The second edition of the Urban Development Festival will feature an afternoon and evening packed with discussions about Prešov, its development, education, green public spaces and the new opportunities offered by modern technologies.
Festival programme:
16:30 | SCHOOLS IN TUNE WITH NATURE + EDUCATION
CLASSROOMS THAT ARE IN TUNING WITH NATURE
Primary schools in Prešov are transforming their outdoor spaces into places where learning, physical activity and nature come together. What do these ‘green classrooms’ offer, and how is the environment in which pupils spend their time and acquire new knowledge changing?
The following will take part in the discussion:
František Oľha, Mayor of Prešov
Veronika Kmetóny Gazdová, Head of the Department of Education, Youth and Sport
Slavomír Karabinoš, Head of the Development Activities Department
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17:30 | MY PREŠOV
THE CITY’S NEW APP
The "Môj Prešov" app provides important city information, allows users to submit suggestions and keeps them up to date with the latest news – all in one place. What does the app offer, and how might it change the way residents communicate with the city?
The following will take part in the discussion:
František Oľha, Mayor of Prešov
Adrián Harvan, Head of the Information Systems and Strategy Department
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18:30 | PREŠOV 2030
WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY 2030?
Prešov has some important development steps ahead of it. We will present the strategy and projects that are set to shape the city over the coming programming period.
The following will take part in the discussion:
Magdaléna Artimová, Head of the Sustainable Urban Development Unit
Vladimír Tomek, Participation Co-ordinator at the Sustainable Urban Development Department
Slavomír Karabinoš, Head of the Development Activities Department
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19:30 | GREEN CIRCUITS
A NEW VISION FOR A GREENER AND BETTER-CONNECTED CITY
Parks, rivers, housing estates and the city centre are to form a single, functional system of public spaces. The green corridors of the city of Prešov bring this vision to life.
The following will take part in the discussion:
Patrik Panda, Chief Architect of the City of Prešov
Marián Ličák, Head of the Public Services Department
Rudolf Kozlai, co-author of the ‘Green Circuits’ concept
Pavol Mészáros, co-author of the ‘Green Circuits’ concept
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20:30 | Chiki liki tu-a
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