The 12th International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development – Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability

Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability

The Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) Study Program at the Vietnamese-German University, in collaboration with Technische Universität Darmstadt, is pleased to announce ICSUD 2026 – The 12th International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development.

Building on over a decade of academic exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue, ICSUD 2026 will bring together researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and young scholars to discuss one of the most pressing urban challenges of our time: how to ensure adequate, affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing for all.

Event Information

📅 Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
📍 Venue: Vietnamese-German University

🌐 Conference Website: icsud.vgu.edu.vn

Conference Theme

Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability

Rapid urbanization, housing inequality, land scarcity, climate vulnerability, and demographic transitions are reshaping cities worldwide. ICSUD 2026 aims to create an international platform for critical discussions, innovative research, and collaborative solutions that contribute to more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban futures.

Main Themes

1. Housing Policy

Topics may include:

  • Affordable housing
  • Social housing
  • Informal housing and slum upgrading
  • Land for housing development

2. Housing Market & Finance

Topics may include:

  • Housing finance and mortgages
  • Rental housing and housing tenure
  • Land and housing markets
  • Housing economics

3. Housing Design & Neighborhood Planning

Topics may include:

  • Sustainable housing design
  • Housing and neighborhood development
  • Housing and urban planning
  • Housing and transit-oriented development (TOD)

Important Dates

  • 16 April – 30 May 2026 – Abstract submission
  • 15 June 2026 – Notification of abstract acceptance
  • 16 June – 15 August 2026 – Full paper submission
  • 10 September 2026 – Full paper acceptance & presentation invitation
  • 01 October 2026 – Conference agenda published
  • 15 October 2026 – Conference day

Publication Opportunity

Selected papers will be invited for further peer review for possible publication in collaboration with Springer Nature.

Join ICSUD 2026

Researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and policymakers working in urban studies, housing, planning, architecture, governance, sustainability, and related fields are warmly invited to submit their work and join this international dialogue.

For detailed submission guidelines, updates, and registration information, please visit:

icsud.vgu.edu.vn

  • Date : October 15, 2026
  • Time : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Asia/Saigon)
  • Venue : VGU Main Campus

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