All Aboard! The Future of Transport Is Public
With public transport at the heart of efforts to make cities more liveable and to meet ambitious emission reduction targets, strategies to support public transport to be more reliable and convenient are critical. This session will explore how innovative solutions including shared mobility hubs, artificial intelligence, gamification, and incentive mechanisms can accelerate public transport uptake. […]
How Can Cities Prepare for Refugees?
The Future of Green Buildings
Buildings generate 40% of annual global carbon emissions. How can cities work with industry to deliver net zero roadmaps while still meeting demand for increased housing, urban services and infrastructure? Hear from city, industry and NGO leaders on the policies, partnerships and solutions which have begun to move the needle on this global issue.
How can we beat climate change?
Our age will be defined by the climate emergency. But contrary to the doomist narrative that’s taken hold, the world has already begun deploying the solutions needed to deal with it. On a journey across five continents, Akshat Rathi will discuss his new book Climate Capitalism, and how it tracks the unlikely heroes driving the […]
Your Challenge, Our Commitment: Sustainable and Innovative Smart City Solutions
Innovation in the Race Towards Net-Zero
Cities are envisioning a transformative future, where innovation seamlessly integrates with sustainable practices. Yet, finding the equilibrium between nurturing innovation and crafting a sustainable built environment, complete with decarbonized infrastructure and green building initiatives, presents challenges. Can the vision of net-zero cities materialize in this intricate landscape?
The Time For Climate-Positive Districts
How can climate-positive districts lead cities towards sustainability, resilience, and well-being? Greener districts are the first step towards creating thriving urban environments that prioritize resource efficiency, environmental stewardship, and a higher quality of life. How can design, circular economy principles, and sustainable technologies help create a brighter future for all?
Centering People in Smart Cities
Smart cities can have a tremendous positive impact on people’s lives, but only when people are at the centre of the development process. The panel ‘Centering People in Smart Cities’ will discuss how smart cities are engaging deeply with the needs of all residents and urban stakeholders through meaningful community participation, bridging the digital divide, […]
Building Future Cities Through Design Tech
Embracing the digital revolution in urban planning and design unlocks limitless possibilities. Data-driven approaches in the built environment revolutionize decision-making, sustainability, and project outcomes. How can we seize the transformative power of robotics, AI, 3D modeling, BIM, Big Data, and Building Automation? How can we take advantage of technology and digital tools to make more […]
Designing with Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Creativity and Immersion
Explore the dynamic intersection of AI, creativity, and architecture. Uncover the transformative potential, benefits, and risks AI brings to the immersive realm, as we merge media, architecture, and game engines in unprecedented ways.