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The European Network for Child Friendly Cities and the Child in the City Foundation are co-operating on this conference, which focuses on two themes. The conference will discuss the theme of child-friendliness on a small scale: the Child Friendly Communities. Children can have an overview of this scale, which moreover enables a co-operation of a variety of partners which is easier to realise than on the level of the municipality. The second theme will offer an answer to a question that has been asked several times at the former conferences: when can a city be called a child friendly city, or what are the Points of Reference for Child Friendly Cities.

We expect more than 300 representatives of municipalities, researchers and other stakeholders from all over Europe to contribute to the exchanges of practices and knowledge. As in the past, the conference will have a multidisciplinary character, bringing together politicians, urban planners, community workers, youth workers, civil servants and everyone who’s involved in making communities more child friendly. To enrich the attendee experience, the Program Committee selects speakers from cities with exciting experiences on the field and includes internationally renowned scientists. The 4th Child in the City Conference is expected to be another successful educational event and an opportunity to exchange the latest information with scientists and practitioners.