18 February 2026
Invitation – Visby Workshop 27-29 April “Heritage Futures” and NUP Program
Visby, Sweden
The OWHC Regional Secretariat for Northwest Europe and North America, together with the Secretary General, invites active OWHC member cities to an interactive workshop in Visby, Sweden (English only).
The first day will explore Heritage Futures in a workshop led by Prof. Cornelius Holtorf (UNESCO Chair, Linnaeus University), focusing on heritage and active peace work in times of constant threat. We will also focus on specific challenges of our host city in a practical session.
The second day is dedicated to the New Urban Project (NUP). Member cities will be updated on the program’s development and invited to reflect on its strategic direction and operational structure, ensuring it responds to their needs and supports the habitability of historic city centers.
Please find the invitation with all details on registration (deadline 23 March) and a draft agenda here
One person per member city is granted free accomodation, travel expenses cannot be covered. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Regional Secretariat in Regensburg under [email protected] or [email protected]


