Wroclaw, Poland

Innovator Catalyst - Leadership for Sustainable cities

when 25 November 2015 - 2 December 2015
duration 1 week
fee EUR 2000

This particular programme forms part of the Climate-KIC Innovator Catalyst series and is aimed at experienced professionals with the enthusiasm and potential for influencing organisational change and system innovation. Work on your own cases, develop the necessary skills and learn to make transitions happen locally in your own environment!

Target group

Professionals, with working experience in the public and private sector connected to urban development projects, such as:

Leaders and managers working with or partnering with local authorities, utility companies, NGOs
Consultants in the area of urban development
City representatives with various backgrounds
Academia, e.g. in areas such as social sciences, sustainability studies, spatial planning etc.
Change agents that facilitate transition processes in cities

Course aim

Address specific issues and challenges related to your organisation and develop adequate solutions.
Learn first-hand from international experts and leaders how they are tackling the issue of sustainability and driving change.
Benefit from a strong focus on practical implementation within business settings and international networking.
Gain a systemic view of city transition challenges.
Network and share best practices with peer experts and urban development transitions experts from across Europe.
Get access to a world-class network of professionals and industry experts and tap into an active Climate-KIC community and stimulate (international) crossovers between projects.
Explore different leadership models and acquire skills and competencies to overcome systemic barriers to change, which may be impacting sustainable urban development.

Fee info

EUR 2000: The full course fee is €2000 which covers the programme activities, refreshments and lunch during the days, and two group evening dinners.

There is a 50 per cent discount (€1000 off) if you are from a start-up company, a non-profit organisation, or the public sector. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this discount, please contact us.

In addition, there is a further 20 per cent ‘early bird’ discount available for all applicants who apply before 05 October 2015.