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Help Shape the Future of Plant-Based Cities

Help Shape the Future of Plant-Based Cities

Apply to join the inaugural Vegan Accords Standards Committee and help develop the framework that shapes how cities support plant-based living.

Berlin, Germany · November 13–14, 2026

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The opportunity

25 changemakers. One founding committee.

The Vegan Accords is seeking 25 passionate individuals to join the inaugural Vegan Accords Standards Committee. This unique opportunity brings together advocates, creators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, animal-welfare supporters, and other changemakers to help develop the foundational framework that could shape how cities around the world support and engage with plant-based living for decades to come.

About The Vegan Accords

The Vegan Accords is a nonprofit movement dedicated to accelerating the adoption of plant-based living by building the cultural, community, and societal infrastructure necessary to support long-term systemic change. Through The Vegan Accords Cities Initiative, the organization is developing a framework of standards and partnerships that encourage cities to create more visible, accessible, and supportive environments for plant-based living.

About the Summit

Two days of facilitated, collaborative work

Through a facilitated two-day working session, Committee Members will collaborate to develop recommendations that help shape the standards, commitments, and implementation framework for The Vegan Accords Cities Initiative. Participants will explore and develop recommendations related to:

Standards and commitments for participating cities

Increasing the accessibility and visibility of plant-based living

Economic, business, and tourism opportunities

Community, institutional, and stakeholder engagement

Long-term strategies for advancing plant-based living through cultural and systems change

Who should apply

We are looking for a diverse range of voices

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating meaningful systems-level change and helping build a more plant-based future, including:

Vegan advocates, activists, and influencers

Animal welfare leaders

Business and community leaders

Sustainability professionals

Tourism and hospitality professionals

Academics and researchers

Anyone with valuable perspectives to contribute

No specific qualifications are required — we are seeking a diverse range of voices and experiences.

Why participate

What you gain as a Committee Member

Help shape the foundation of a new global initiative

Contribute to the development of The Vegan Accords Cities Initiative

Collaborate with leaders from across the vegan and plant-based movement

Participate in professionally facilitated discussions designed to generate meaningful outcomes

Expand your network and connections

Receive professional photo and video content from the event

Event details

Berlin, during World Vegan Month

Location

Berlin, Germany

Dates

November 13–14, 2026

The Summit takes place in Berlin during World Vegan Month — an opportunity to collaborate in person with others committed to advancing a more plant-based future through systems change. Accommodations and meals will be provided where needed, and travel support may be available where required.

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Help build a more plant-based future

Application deadline

September 28, 2026

Selections announced

October 12, 2026

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