Stadt. Land. Schluss. 2025

Mark your calendars for October 2025, when Marktoberdorf in the scenic Allgäu region will once again host the 5th edition of the transdisciplinary symposium Stadt. Land. Schluss. initiated by Andreas Koop. The event returns—not just by tradition but because the central question remains urgent and profound: More or less? And more importantly, how do we design a “less”?

This two-day pause invites a diverse group of thinkers and creators—from design, architecture, science, and art—to come together and explore what living and working with less really means. This year, the symposium broadens its scope to include the latest fascinating insights from bee research, reminding us of our interconnectedness and shared responsibility.

The program features a series of lectures, including the dynamic “Pecha-Kucha” format—20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds—which offers a fast-paced platform for fresh ideas. The best presentation will be awarded with €500. Interested participants can submit their applications directly via email at hallo@stadt-land-schluss.eu. Accommodations are available at the Musikakademie, making it easy for attendees to fully immerse themselves in the event. The symposium will be conducted in German.

Whether you are a professional, researcher, or simply curious about the question of “less,” this symposium offers a unique chance to engage with innovative perspectives and meaningful discussions in a beautiful setting!

Stadt. Land. Schluss—A Transdisciplinary Symposium Exploring How to Design “Less”

When?
Thursday, October 16th, 2025— Friday, October 17th, 2025

Where?
Bayerische Musikakademie Marktoberdorf
Kurfürstenstraße 19,
87616 Marktoberdorf
Germany

Further information here.

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