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CONFERENCE AGENDA

DAY 1 | 3rd OCTOBER 2023, TUESDAY

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

INSPIRED LIVING – INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE STRATEGIES IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
  • The need for sustainable and aesthetical landscape strategies
  • Innovative Landscape Approaches for Real Estate Development
  • Sustainable features embedded into projects based on the Case Studies
CREATING RESILIENT CITIES - THE IMPORTANCE OF GREEN CORRIDORS IN BUILDING CLIMATE-RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
  • How will Green corridors enhance urban resilience to climate change?
  • Will this promote community engagement and improve quality of life, particularly in densely populated areas?
  • Will this result in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the urban heat island effect?
FIRESIDE CHAT | URBAN TRANSFORMATION - THE MUNICIPALITIES' VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
  • The importance of adapting best practices to the unique context of each municipality
  • Discussing opportunities and challenges while designing a world-class city
  • Identifying the power of collaboration and building an inclusive city
SHAPING URBAN OASES - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR INVITING INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES
  • Elevating Well-being in Urban Environments: The Role of Landscape Design for healthy indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Balancing Form and Function: Designing inviting environments in urban landscapes
  • Maximizing Green spaces and beyond: Creating healthier and more vibrant city
COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
FIRESIDE CHAT | LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE - STRATEGIES FOR RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
  • What are some strategies for proactive planning and preparedness?
  • What are some potential challenges and benefits of introducing technology with design?
  • What are the few sustainable design elements that can help reduce the impact of climate change?
PANEL DISCUSSION| GREEN URBANISM – THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  • Building a sustainable green-blue Infrastructure in an urban setting
  • Changing the public realm – incorporating the socio-economic quotient
  • Developers’ role in creating biophilic cities in the Middle East region
TRANSFORMING URBAN SPACES – INTRODUCING GREEN METABOLISM AT THE HEART OF CITIES
  • Creative solutions for invigorating urban spaces through innovative landscape design
  • Using vertical and rooftop gardens to add greenery and functionality to small areas
  • Incorporating multi-functional design elements to optimize outdoor spaces
PANEL DISCUSSION| THE CARBON-CONSCIOUS LANDSCAPE - STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS AND ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY
  • Use drought-tolerant plants and trees to save water and sequester carbon
  • Adopt sustainable design practices to reduce waste, energy, and emissions
  • Implement efficient maintenance, like electric tools and composting, to cut emissions from equipment and vehicles.
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF DAY ONE
WELCOME NOTE BY LUNCHEON SPONSOR:

Sustainable Shade: Utilizing Natural, Renewable Materials to Achieve Sustainable Landscaping Goals

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

CONFERENCE AGENDA

DAY 2 | 4th OCTOBER 2023, WEDNESDAY

REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON

PAVING WAY FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF CITIES IN THE TRANSITION TO NET-ZERO
  • Forging a path for cities to be a solution to climate change rather than a contibutor
  • Creating cities that operate sustainably and build community through holistic master planning, innovation and passive design
  • Understanding sustainability as a convergence of environmental responsibility, social cohesion, and economic viability
FROM DESERT TO OASIS - TRANSFORMING ARID LANDSCAPES WITH XERISCAPING
  • How can xeriscaping help to conserve water, reduce maintenance costs, and promote biodiversity in arid regions?
  • Challenges and opportunities of integrating xeriscaping into larger-scale sustainability initiatives
  • What are the key xeriscaping design principles for transforming arid landscapes?
PANEL DISCUSSION | ART, SCIENCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY - A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO LANDSCAPE DESIGN
  • The role of art and aesthetics in enhancing the ecological function and visual appeal of landscapes
  • The importance of community engagement in the design process to ensure cultural aesthetics
  • Using landscape design to address pressing environmental challenges
TRANSFORMING WATERFRONT SPACES – INNOVATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR COASTAL AREAS
  • Creative solutions for maximizing waterfront spaces through innovative landscape design
  • Using gardens edges to add greenery and functionality to waterfront areas
  • Incorporating multi-functional design elements such as seating, storage, and lighting to optimize waterfront outdoor spaces
COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
THE MISSING MIDDLE: TYPOLOGY AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE IN SHAPING THE MIDDLE EAST
  • How typological thinking can address urban issues?
  • Design principles to integrate morphology and landscape to provide better places
  • Working toward mature neighbourhood structures
FIRESIDE CHAT | ECO-LANDSCAPING: FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEING IN RECREATIONAL AREAS
  • Understanding environmental landscaping and its benefits
  • Role of landscape design in conserving water and frequency of irrigation
  • How can sustainable landscapes reduce air, soil and water pollution?
GREEN WALLS - ENHANCING URBAN ECOSYSTEMS WITH VERTICAL GARDENS
  • How will a visually appealing approach to sustainable design improve the aesthetic quality of landscaping?
  • Can this repurpose underutilized spaces such as blank walls, transforming them into green spaces?
  • How can it mitigate the negative impact of urbanization?
PANEL DISCUSSION | CREATING SUSTAINABLE AND LIVABLE CITIES - THE ROLE OF URBAN PLANNING
  • Developing inclusive communities that prioritize pedestrian safety and accessibility
  • Integrating green spaces, such as parks and gardens into urban environments
  • The social, economic, and environmental impacts of urban development
SUSTAINABLE BIOPHILIC DESIGN: A FRAMEWORK FOR CRAFTING A GREENER FUTURE
  • How does biophilic design principles seek to connect people with nature within built environments?
  • Role of designing energy-efficient structures with integrated green technologies
  • What are the benefits of incorporating biophilic masterplan designs in cities?
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF THE SUMMIT
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
*This is a draft agenda. Timings are subject to change*