CONFERENCE AGENDA
DAY 1 | 3rd OCTOBER 2023, TUESDAY
- 03/10/2023
- 09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
- 03/10/2023
- 10:00 - 10:05
OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON
- 03/10/2023
- 10:05 - 10:25
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
- 03/10/2023
- 10:25 - 10:45
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?
- 03/10/2023
- 10:45 - 11:25
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
- 03/10/2023
- 11:25 - 11:35
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
- 03/10/2023
- 11:35 - 12:15
COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
- 03/10/2023
- 12:15 – 12:45
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?
- 03/10/2023
- 12:45 - 13:25
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
- 03/10/2023
- 13:25 – 13:45
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
- 03/10/2023
- 13:45 - 14:25
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.
- 03/10/2023
- 14:25 - 14:30
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF DAY ONE
- 04/10/2023
- 14:30 – 14:40
WELCOME NOTE BY LUNCHEON SPONSOR:
Sustainable Shade: Utilizing Natural, Renewable Materials to Achieve Sustainable Landscaping Goals
- 03/10/2023
- 14:40 - 15:40
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
CONFERENCE AGENDA
DAY 2 | 4th OCTOBER 2023, WEDNESDAY
- 04/10/2023
- 09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
- 04/10/2023
- 10:00 - 10:05
OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON
- 04/10/2023
- 10:05 – 10:25
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
- 04/10/2023
- 10:25-10:45
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?
- 04/10/2023
- 10:45 - 11:25
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
- 04/10/2023
- 11:25 - 11:45
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
- 04/10/2023
- 11:45 - 12:15
COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
- 04/10/2023
- 12:15 - 12:35
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
- 04/10/2023
- 12:35 - 13:05
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?
- 04/10/2023
- 13:05 – 13:25
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?
- 04/10/2023
- 13:25 - 14:05
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
- 04/10/2023
- 14:05 - 14:25
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?
- 04/10/2023
- 14:25 – 14:30
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND END OF THE SUMMIT
- 04/10/2023
- 14:30 – 15:30
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
*This is a draft agenda. Timings are subject to change*
