Events

The Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI) advances the theory and practice of urban design through research, practice, professional standards, education, public awareness, and collaborations. It supports sustainable, well-designed settlements while engaging with governments, institutions, practitioners, students and communities nationally and internationally.

Upcoming Events

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

Workshops and Conferences

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

Annual Lecture Series

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

National Thesis Seminar

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

National Urban Design Education Colloquium

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

Other Events

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

November 29-30, 2025

Urban Design Thesis Seminar

IUDI alongwith the host college of CEPT (Urban Design dept.) held the 10th Thesis Seminar on 29th & 30th November. This was the first such seminar after the last online version during COVID. As such we had about 12 participants from 9 premier colleges of India, alongwith members from IUDI, practicing professionals and faculty participating in an open, interactive manner… discussing the innovations seen in some of the best post graduate thesis entries seen this year.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

March 07-08, 2025

IUDI NatCon 2025, held in Kolkata on 7–8 March, brought together urban designers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to deliberate on “Inclusivity in Transitioning Cities of India.” Hosted by the West Bengal and Odisha chapters, the convention featured keynotes, panels, and cross-sector discussions on equity, public space, urban policy, and waterfronts. Highlights included a tribute to Ar. Ranjit Sabikhi, the launch of the Young Urban Designers Awards, and dialogues bridging practice, policy, and pedagogy—reinforcing IUDI’s commitment to inclusive urbanism.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.

September 29-30, 2023

IUDI National Conference 2023: Panaji, Goa

IUDI NatCon 2023, held in Panaji, Goa on 29–30 September 2023, focused on “Urban Design & Resilience of the Indian City.” Hosted by IUDI’s West Zone, the conference brought together over 220 urban designers, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address climate resilience, mobility, environment, policy, and community-led urbanism. Featuring national and international speakers, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, NatCon 2023 reinforced the critical role of urban design in enabling Indian cities to rebound, adapt, and thrive amid rapid urban and climatic change.