From the “One Health City” (Leibniz University Hannover) and the question of how anthropocentric thinking shapes our ideas of the “good city,” to discussions on inclusive mobility, housing, spatial justice, supply systems, and rural development—the workshop brought together a diverse range of perspectives on current challenges in spatial planning and research.

A highlight was our day across the border in Znojmo, where insights into infrastructure planning and the transformation of planning practice were combined with a lively panel discussion on experiments at the fringes of spatial planning.

And, of course, the workshop wasn’t just about academic exchange: walks through sunny Drosendorf, good food, barbecue evenings, drinks, and plenty of laughter made for an unforgettable week.

The final day was devoted to in-depth discussions, one-on-one feedback sessions, and roundtable discussions, giving everyone the opportunity to take their research a step further.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this workshop possible—the AESOP Young Academics Network, EULiST European University, our mentors, speakers, hosts, the organizing team, and above all, our fantastic group of doctoral students.

Special thanks go to Johannes Suitner, Anna Caroline Aigner, and Lena Hohenkamp for all the coordination, communication, and behind-the-scenes work that was necessary to make these four days a reality.

Four days, lots of ideas, new connections—and hopefully plenty of momentum for everything to come.