International Conference on Urban Health
Through its annual International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) and program activities, the ISUH serves as a platform for interdisciplinary academic researchers and educators, practitioners and policymakers from multiple sectors in government and the private sector.
Upcoming Conference
We welcome you to join our international network of interdisciplinary urban health researchers, policymakers, practitioners, business leaders, and grassroots community advocates to exchange ideas, advance research and drive action across sectors, transforming urban environments to improve health, equity, and environmental sustainability in cities worldwide.
IMPORTANT - We have been made aware of another organization advertising The International Research Conference's ICUH 2022 International Conference on Urban Health in Vienna. This is NOT our conference and we want to be sure all those interested in attending do not mistakenly think they are signing up for our conference. The link above provides the official website for our conference including registration, abstract submission, etc.
18th International Conference on Urban Health
Growing Our Global Community. Driving Action. Ensuring Equity.The International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) is delighted to invite you to join our 18th International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) taking place in Valencia, Spain, 24-27 October 2022.
There is a growing body of urban health research and evidence, yet gaps exist in knowledge generation, translation, and application for urban design and health practice. Cross-sectoral collaboration and multidisciplinary training and action are needed to better bridge disciplines and better define urban health within a global context. The ICUH serves as a key convergence point to advance and support the generation, exchange, and application of urban health programs and policies.
The theme for ICUH 2022 is Growing Our Global Community. Driving Action. Ensuring Equity. During this year’s conference, we aim to connect all global stakeholders working within the urban health realm to drive action and ensure equity across cities and regions. We will explore how urban health can connect with other urban and global agendas, such as climate change, planetary health and sustainable development. We will explore models for engagement and empowerment, prioritizing and defining equity across communities, how biodiversity and natural elements can play a role in healthy urban futures, and ways to reduce climate impacts for all.
ICUH 2022 will take place in-person and will also offer select sessions virtually. The program will include more practice-oriented discussions, workshops, special exhibitions and site visits to local projects. Our two venues, the Botanical Gardens and La Petxina Cultural-Sporting Center, offer innovative and inspiring environments for the conference events.
History of the Conference
ICUH
18 Conferences
5 Continents
12 Countries
16 Cities
1 Virtual
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Conference Locations, Titles and Hosts Through the Years
ICUH2022 - Valencia, Spain
Growing Our Global Community. Driving Action. Ensuring Equity.
City of Valencia / The University of Valencia
ICUH2021 - Latin America [Virtual]
Transforming our Collective Urban Future: Learning from COVID-19
SALURBAL and Project Partners Across Latin America
ICUH2019 - Xiamen, China
People Oriented Urbanization: Transforming Cities for Health and Well-Being
Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Science, Chinese Academy of Engineering
ICUH2018 - Kampala, Uganda
Managing Urbanization for Health: A Priority for all Nations
Uganda National Academy of Sciences
ICUH2017 - Coimbra, Portugal
Health Equity: The New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals
University of Coimbra
ICUH2016 - San Francisco, California, USA
Geography & Urban Health / Place & Health
The International Society on Urban Health and the Association of American Geographers
ICUH2015 - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Urban Health for a Sustainable Future: The Post 2015 Agenda
Eminence Associates for Social Development and the Bangladesh Urban Health Network
ICUH2014 - Manchester, England
Crossing Boundaries: Partnerships for Global Urban Health
The University of Manchester
ICUH2012 - Paris, France
Health & Space
University of Paris West
ICUH2011 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Urban Health Action Towards Equity
School of Medicine of the Federal University of Minas Gerais
ICUH2010 - New York, NY, USA
Good Governance for Healthy Cities
The New York Academy of Medicine
ICUH2009 - Nairobi, Kenya
Meeting Urban Health Needs through Innovative Research, Policies and Interventions
The African Population and Health Research Center, and the Government of Kenya
ICUH2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Knowledge Integration: Successful Interventions in Urban Health
University of British Columbia
ICUH2007 - Baltimore, MD, USA
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Achieve Behavior Change and Improve Health
The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland
ICUH2006 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Population Mobility and Its Effect on Urban Health
Municipal Health Service of Amsterdam
ICUH2005 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Achieving Social Justice in Urban Communities
Centre for Research on Inner City Health, St. Michael's Hospital
ICUH2004 - Boston, MA, USA
The Global Urban Health Agenda: Setting Priorities and Building Infrastructure
Northeastern University
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We look forward to working with you and your city to continue to grow our global community!