{"id":16139,"date":"2026-07-27T12:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/?page_id=16139"},"modified":"2026-09-04T13:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:33:15","slug":"middle-sized-cities-in-central-europe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/en\/conferences\/middle-sized-cities-in-central-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle-sized cities in Central Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo_01_gray-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo_01_gray-3.jpg 1633w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo_01_gray-3-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo_01_gray-3-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo_01_gray-3-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/logo_01_gray-3-1536x655.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><em>2027 International conference<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MSSCU_conference.pdf\"><strong>SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE-SIZED CITIES AND URBAN REGIONS IN CENTRAL-EUROPE<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><em>Gy\u0151r, Hungary <\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><em>April 8 <sup>th<\/sup> to 10 <sup>th<\/sup> 2027 <\/em><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01-e1787642683879.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1413\" height=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01-e1787642683879.png 1413w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01-e1787642683879-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01-e1787642683879-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01-e1787642683879-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1413px) 100vw, 1413px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE-SIZED CITIES AND URBAN REGIONS IN CENTRAL-EUROPE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The category of medium-sized cities is one of the most complex and, from a methodological standpoint, constantly debated areas in geography, regional science, or urban studies. Although population-based definitions vary widely (from 50,000 to as many as 1 million people), modern research increasingly\u00a0emphasises\u00a0functional relationships rather than demographic indicators. In the European context, medium-sized cities are not independent entities but rather the\u00a0centres\u00a0of their urban regions and agglomerations; as key players in polycentric networks, they fundamentally shape regional development and the mitigation of territorial inequalities.<\/p>\n<p>Will the 21st century bring about the rise\u00a0of\u00a0mid-sized cities? While the growth of metropolises is often accompanied by overcrowding and environmental strain, mid-sized urban areas have the potential to become new hubs of sustainability, quality of life, and economic resilience. Our conference focuses on the \u201cinvisible majority\u201d: those urban areas where\u00a0nearly half\u00a0of Europe\u2019s population lives, yet which are often overlooked by development policy.<\/p>\n<p>The conference aims to compare Central European experiences with international trends. In Central Europe, mid-sized cities\u00a0exhibit\u00a0a unique\u00a0duality. While they are significant in terms of population, their functional strength is\u00a0greatly influenced\u00a0by whether a given country has a monocentric or polycentric structure. We will examine why medium-sized cities have\u00a0remained\u00a0functionally weak in monocentric systems (such as in Hungary) and what we can learn from more\u00a0decentralised\u00a0models (such as those in Germany or the Czech Republic).<\/p>\n<p>The goal of our conference is to explore the 21st-century opportunities facing mid-sized cities &#8211; from a sustainable environment to advanced infrastructure &#8211; that make these regions attractive destinations for investment and residence. It provides a platform for multidisciplinary discussion of urban regions, polycentric networks, and issues specific to mid-sized cities. We welcome applications from researchers and professionals who\u00a0analyse, from theoretical or practical perspectives, the urban-network positioning of mid-sized cities, their sustainability issues, their rural connections, and their development trajectories, drawing on European or global experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>CONFERENCE VENUE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Gy\u0151r, Hungary<\/p>\n<p>The conference will be held at the West Hungarian Research Department, Institute for Regional Studies, ELTE Center for Economic and Regional Studies in Liszt Ferenc street 10., H-9022 Gy\u0151r. The institute is located in Gy\u0151r\u2019s historical centre.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16241 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Attekinto-terkep2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"461\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Attekinto-terkep2.jpg 1413w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Attekinto-terkep2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Attekinto-terkep2-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Attekinto-terkep2-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gy\u0151r is a historic city located in north-western Hungary, at the confluence of the Danube, R\u00e1ba and R\u00e1bca rivers. With a history dating back to Roman times, the city has developed into one of Hungary\u2019s most important regional centres, combining rich cultural heritage with a strong industrial and innovation profile. The well-preserved Baroque historic centre, the Bishop\u2019s Castle, and the numerous architectural monuments reflect Gy\u0151r\u2019s significant role throughout Hungarian history. Due to its strategic location between Budapest and Vienna, Gy\u0151r has long been a key hub for trade, transport, and cross-border cooperation in Central Europe. Today, it is one of Hungary\u2019s leading economic centres, particularly known for its automotive industry, universities, research activities, and international business connections.<\/p>\n<p>Gy\u0151r is located approximately 120 km from Budapest, Hungary\u2019s capital city, 125 km from Vienna International Airport (Austria), 80 km from Bratislava (Slovakia), and around 150 km from Vienna city centre. Its favourable geographical position within the Vienna\u2013Bratislava\u2013Budapest triangle makes Gy\u0151r an important gateway between Western and Eastern Europe and a significant centre for regional development, innovation, and international cooperation. Further information on transportation, accommodation, and other practical matters will be available on the website.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16203\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03.png 459w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16205\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04.png 388w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h6>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><strong>DATES<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"394\"><strong>EVENT<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">1<sup>st<\/sup> September 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Opening registration and abstract submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">30<sup>st<\/sup> November 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Deadline for abstract submission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">15<sup>th<\/sup> December 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Notification of paper acceptance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">15<sup>th <\/sup>January 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Early bird registration closes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">31<sup>st<\/sup> January 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Deadline for optional full-paper submission for \u00a0special issue of Romanian Journal of Geography (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.geoinst.ro\/\">http:\/\/www.geoinst.ro\/<\/a> ) and other the collaborating journals*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">1<sup>st<\/sup> March 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Registration closes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">8<sup>th<\/sup>\u201310<sup>th<\/sup> April 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Space and Society; Hungarian Statistical Review,<br \/>\nJournal of Settlements and Spatial Planning; Journal of Region, Economy and Society; Regional and Business Studies<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>SCHEDULE\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">8<sup>th<\/sup> April 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Arrival of participants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">8<sup>th <\/sup>\u2013 9<sup>th<\/sup> April 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Parallel sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">9<sup>th <\/sup>April 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Half-day excursion in Gy\u0151r<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">10<sup>th<\/sup> April 2027<\/td>\n<td width=\"394\">Full-day excursion to the cities and towns of the Austrian\u2013Hungarian border area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>REGISTRATION FEE (without accommodation)<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"178\"><strong>Early Bird (EUR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"167\"><strong>Standard (EUR)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\"><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"178\"><strong>From 01.09.2026<br \/>\nto 15.01.2027 <\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"167\"><strong>after 15.01.2027<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Regular participants<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"178\">100<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"167\">150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Younger scientists*<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"178\">50<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"167\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Accompanying persons<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"178\">50<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"167\">100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Young scientists refer to PhD students and other persons aged up 35 years.<\/p>\n<p>Registration fee includes: For regular and young scientists \u2013 participation in the conference; conference materials; coffee breaks and lunches; social dinner and half-day excursion. For accompanying persons \u2013 dinner an half-day excursion<br \/>\nFull-day excursion is not included.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>EXCURSIONS<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The conference program includes a half-day excursion. For an extra charge, conference participants may also take part in a full-day excursion.<\/p>\n<p>1. Half-day excursion in the down-town of Gy\u0151r<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16207\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1169\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05.jpg 1385w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Full-day excursion to Sopron- Eisenstadt (A) &#8211; Lake Fert\u0151 \u2013 Mosonmagyar\u00f3v\u00e1r<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16209 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06.jpg 821w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/>Walking tour in the down-town of <strong>Sopron <\/strong>is famous for its remarkably well-preserved medieval Old Town, the iconic Firewatch Tower, and its rich historical heritage. Located near the Austrian border.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16211 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07.jpg 824w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/>Eisenstadt, <\/strong>the capital of Austria&#8217;s Burgenland province, is best known for the magnificent Esterh\u00e1zy Palace and its close association with the composer Joseph Haydn. Its elegant historic center, cultural attractions, make Eisenstadt a popular destination for history, music.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16213 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08.jpg 823w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/>Lake Neusiedl<\/strong> <strong>\/Lake Fert\u0151<\/strong> is a unique steppe lake located on the Austria\u2013Hungary border and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape due to its exceptional natural and cultural values.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16215 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09.jpg 822w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/>Mosonmagyar\u00f3v\u00e1r<\/strong> is a historic town in north-western Hungary, located near the Austrian and Slovak borders, known for its medieval castle, charming old town, and rich cultural heritage<strong>.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC\u00a0BOARD<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong>Jerzy Ba\u0144ski<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences, former Chair of IGU CLRD, Poland<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wolfgang Fischer<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Department of Geography and Regional Science, University of Graz, Austria<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ines Grigorescu<\/strong> \u2013 PhD, Senior Researcher, Institute of Geography, Romanian Academy, Chair of IGU CLRD, Romania<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tam\u00e1s Hardi<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Professor, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences; Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University, Member of the Steering Committee of the IGU CLRD, Hungary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katalin Mezei<\/strong> \u2013 Head of Department, Associate Professor, Albert K\u00e1zm\u00e9r Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Regional Science and Rural Development, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University, Hungary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bianca Mitric\u0103<\/strong> \u2013 PhD, Scientific Secretary of the IGU CLRD, Senior Researcher, Institute of Geography, Romanian Academy, Romania<\/p>\n<p><strong>Milada \u0160\u0165astn\u00e1<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Head of the Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology at Mendel University, Czechia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Sofer<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Social Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Honorary Member of the IGU CLRD, Israel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vikt\u00f3ria Szirmai<\/strong> \u2013 <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Sz\u00e9chenyi Prize-winning urban sociologist, Editor-in-Chief of City.hu Urban Studies Review, Hungary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Judit T\u00edm\u00e1r<\/strong> \u2013 Senior Researcher, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Hungary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carmen Vazquez Varela<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Department of Geography and Spatial Planning, University de Castilla-La Mancha, Vice-Chair of IGU CLRD, Spain<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><strong>ORGANIZING COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong>N\u00f3ra Baranyai<\/strong> \u2013 Research fellow, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tam\u00e1s Hardi<\/strong> (co-chair) \u2013 Professor, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences; Albert K\u00e1zm\u00e9r Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Regional Science and Rural Development, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bogl\u00e1rka Horv\u00e1th-Barsi<\/strong> \u2013 Research fellow, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences; Assistant professor, Albert K\u00e1zm\u00e9r Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Regional Science and Rural Development, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Petra Kinga K\u00e9zai<\/strong> (co-chair) \u2013 Research fellow, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences; Assistant professor, Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marcell Kupi<\/strong> \u2013 Research fellow, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences; Associate professor, Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katalin Mezei<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Head of Department, Albert K\u00e1zm\u00e9r Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Regional Science and Rural Development, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrea Pozsgai<\/strong> \u2013 Lecturer, Albert K\u00e1zm\u00e9r Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Regional Science and Rural Development, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>J\u00falia Sz\u0151ke<\/strong> \u2013 Associate professor, Vice-dean, Department of International Studies and Communication, Ap\u00e1czai Csere J\u00e1nos Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrea Uszkai<\/strong> \u2013 Research fellow, ELTE Centre for Economic and Regional Sciences; Albert K\u00e1zm\u00e9r Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Regional Science and Rural Development, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University<\/p>\n<p>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:nyutoconf@krtk.hu\">nyutoconf@krtk.hu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The conference is supported by project no. MEC_SZ_156151 titled: \u201e<em>Sustainable development of middle-sized cities and urban regions in Central-Europe<\/em>\u201d financed by the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund from Hungary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16237 \" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lg02_gray.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lg02_gray.jpg 589w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lg02_gray-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16282\" src=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-1024x360.png 1024w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-1536x541.png 1536w, https:\/\/rki.krtk.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/NKFIH_eng_gray-2048x721.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2027 International conference SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE-SIZED CITIES AND URBAN REGIONS IN CENTRAL-EUROPE Gy\u0151r, Hungary April 8 th to 10 th 2027 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE-SIZED CITIES AND URBAN REGIONS IN CENTRAL-EUROPE The category of medium-sized cities is one of the most complex and, from a methodological standpoint, constantly debated areas in geography, regional science, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":38,"parent":11970,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-16139","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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