AESOP Silver Jubilee Congress in Ankara: First Step Towards AESOP's Golden Jubilee
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2012
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This report presents an overview of the AESOP Silver Jubilee Congress held in Ankara, Turkey, from 11–15 July 2012. As the largest AESOP event to date, it drew over 1000 abstract submissions from 63 countries, illustrating the vitality and diversity of the European planning academic community. The article provides detailed statistics on abstract submissions, acceptance rates, track popularity, and final program composition. It highlights trends such as the increasing engagement of students, high participation from AESOP member institutions, and rising international interest. The Congress also featured strong involvement in the AESOP–IFHP Lecture Series and set the stage for future events, including the AESOP–ACSP Joint Congress. The report positions the Ankara Congress as a milestone on the path toward AESOP’s Golden Jubilee, reflecting growth, inclusivity, and academic excellence.
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disP – The Planning Review, 48(4), 74–77
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Mironowicz, I. (2012). AESOP Silver Jubilee Congress in Ankara: First step towards AESOP's Golden Jubilee. disP – The Planning Review, 48(4), 74–77