This conference addresses a key manifestation of “responsible interactive innovation” in the human activity of “dwelling” and “urbanization”. The conference invites academics, experts, practitioners, and policy-makers for a critical debate. The aim is to develop a two-fold approach; one fold reads into the future by daring to imagine a different form of life that pushes the boundaries of innovation and creativity in the pursuit of a vision for new-responsible interactive cities, that integrate productivity, effectiveness, and attractiveness. The other fold claims an ability to anticipate and pre-empt the various risks and uncertainties of such development and/or expansions.

The conference welcomes contributions from diverse practices that support a quest for better living conditions to all urban dwellers while withholding their aspirations within a transforming world. This is in collaboration with the UN HABITAT, in an attempt to fulfill Goal 11 of the SDGs: “Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”.