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"Dubai has invested significantly in developing a world-class city that promotes business and commerce across the region. We, at Dubai Exports, have embarked on the mission of taking this expertise from Dubai to other cities aiming to benefit from the city’s experience and learnings. Future Cities Conference provides an ideal starting point for us to promote the city’s capabilities and identify opportunities."
Moin Anwar, Director Exporter Services, Dubai Exports, Government of Dubai
 
"I thank you for inviting me to speak at the Future Cities Conference at Cityscape Global 2011. The panelists, all dynamic leaders, presented a wealth of insight and knowledge. The discussions helped recognize emerging opportunities and developments that impact the regional and global cluster developments. It also offered us an excellent platform to share our learning about the knowledge-cluster model developed by TECOM Investments. I congratulate the team for organizing a well-planned and highly successful event."
Ismail Al Naqi, Managing Director, TECOM Business Parks - Operations
 
"The Future Cities Conference was a valuable opportunity to learn about the trends and developments in the sector and to share best practice as well as an important networking event."
Dr Ashraf Mahate, Head of Export Market Intelligence, Dubai Exports – an agency of the Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai; Vice Chair of the Economic Policy Committee with the Dubai Economic Department, UAE
 
"The conference attracted professionals from truly across the spectrum of activities since the Future Cities conference involved every aspect of the city’s well being, growth and development. I thought the audience very well appreciated the presentations and discussions with some ‘take away points’ on the various facets of such activities which make the city what it is. A very lively and energetic conference!"
P. Balasubramanian, Manager Cargo Global Operations Services, Emirates SkyCargo
 
"Attending the Future Cities Conference in 2011 and visiting the city of Dubai gave me a great opportunity to introduce what steps the city of Reykjavík has taken towards increased sustainability. Also, it was very useful for me to familiarize myself with the views and approaches of the other participants, so I brought home with me a lot of new wisdom which will benefit Reykjavík in its mission to become an even greener city."
Karl Sigurdsson, Chairman of the City of Reykjavík's Environment and Transport Council, Iceland
 
"Cityscape's Future Cities and World Architecture Congress conferences were excellent. They were well organised, structured and brought a number of global decision makers together to share their experiences and investment opportunities. I enjoyed the networking breaks and I will definitely participate again."
Waheed Nazir, Director of Planning and Regeneration, Birmingham City Council
 

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Future Cities - Day Two

Day One
Day Two
  
 
 

Day 2, 3 October 2012
 
09.00   Registration and refreshments
     
10.00   Chairman’s opening remarks
     
10.15   Panel Discussion: Addressing the scarcity of water resource in the Middle East
   
  • Reviewing the challenges and problems related to water scarcity in the region
  • Increasing the awareness of water scarcity amongst the population to improve water resource management
  • Assessing how investments and improvements in wastewater treatment can solve the water problems
11.00   Presentation: Creating a sustainable water resource strategy
   
  • Structuring and executing a sustainable urban water strategy to improve water usage
  • Examining the impact of local climate and landscape on water resources
  • Benchmarking environmental standards with regional success stories
 
11.30   Refreshments and networking break
     
12.00   Presentation: Reducing congestion and improving safety by designing and integrating an effective transport master plan
   
  • Catering for future growth through future proofing your transport master plan
  • Establishing a sustainable and efficient framework for public transport services
  • Prioritizing walk ability in your master plan to improve accessibility  
 
12.30   Presentation: Shifting people from their car dependency – learning from successful international initiatives 
   
  • Examining public transport improvements and travel behaviour change programs
  • Conquering the barriers to mode change and their relevance to the Middle East
  • Integrating safe pedestrian and cycle routes to reduce car dependency
13.00   Lunch and networking break
 
14.00   Presentation: Future buildings – making our buildings smarter and more efficient
   
  • Reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment through building management systems
  • Designing green buildings to improve health and work performance to save cost for and increase productivity of the overall community
  • Contributing to a city’s green credentials through energy efficient materials and sustainable building techniques
     
14.30   Presentation: Achieving sustainable development through regeneration and redesign of existing urban areas
   
  • Uniting the urban elements to accomplish an integrated city wide vision to improve the wellbeing of urban citizens
  • Initiating re-enrichment on the landscape to increase capacity for carbon emissions absorption
  • Designing restorative connection between cities and the surroundings to create a sustainable ecosystem
 
15.00   Refreshments and networking break
     
15.30   Designing a sustainable master plan for the Nothern Emirates 2030
   
  • Reviewing the background and context
  • Creating sustainable urban design frameworks in the remote areas of the Northern Emirates
  • Assessing upcoming projects and tools to ensure sustainability
 
16.00   Panel Discussion: Designing a strategic and cost-effective waste management system to reduce and prevent waste
   
  • Integrating innovative waste management techniques within the urban context to create a clean living environment
  • Assessing the economic drivers of recycling and implementing an effective waste management practices
  • Discussing the next generation and “green” waste management strategies
     
16.45   Closing remarks from the chairman and end of Future Cities conference