Events

Event: World Cities Summit 2014
1–4 June 2014 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

The World Cities Summit is the exclusive and premier platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. Highlights of the World Cities Summit include the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, World Cities Summit Mayors Forum, Plenary Sessions, Thematic Tracks, In-Focus Forums, Site Visits, Networking Events and strategic co-located events.

The 4th edition of the biennial World Cities Summit will be held in conjunction with the Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore. This is an integrated platform to deliberate the solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. For more information or to register your interest to attend, click here.

Event: Africa's Urban Revolution
20 February 2014 London, England

Jo Beall looks at why cities so often serve as safe havens in times of conflict, only to be wracked by terrorism, violent crime and rioting after wars wind down. Sean Fox uses historical trends to demonstrate that Africa’s urbanisation is not as unique as it seems. Register .

Event: Who will plan Africa's cities?
5 December 2013 London, England

A panel discussion with Peter Ngau, Centre for Urban Research and Innovations, University of Nairobi and Vanessa Watson, African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town. Register .

Event: VERGE São Paulo
12–13 November, 2013 São Paulo, Brazil

Bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, and leading public officials to explore the opportunities for radical efficiencies created through technology advancements in energy, buildings and transportation. Topics to be addressed include: New Energy Systems, Smarter Logistics, Resilient Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Next-Gen Buildings, and Food-Energy-Water Nexus. Learn more.

Event: The International Conference on Urban Health 2014
4–7 March 2014 Manchester, United Kingdom

The International Conference on Urban Health is considered to be the world's premier international forum for information-exchange among urban health stakeholders. The main objective of ICUH is to gather scientists, practitioners, policy makers and community organizations across disciplines and geographic boundaries from high and low-income settings. Delegates can expect plenary talks from some of the biggest and most influential names in urban health and other related fields, along with workshops and exhibits from organizations across the world of health and beyond. Learn more.

Event: EcoWASTE
20–22 January 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE

EcoWASTE is a new exhibition that aims to become the international leading specialised event for sustainable waste management and recycling, bringing together leading local and international technology and service providers, local and regional buyers, and industry professionals from both the private and public sectors. Learn more.

Event: International Water Summit
20–22 January 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE

The International Water Summit (IWS) is a unique global platform for promoting water sustainability in arid regions. IWS brings together world leaders, field experts, academia luminaries and business innovators to accelerate the development of new sustainable strategies and technologies. Learn more.

Event: World Future Energy Summit
20–22 January 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-faceted renewable energy company, and staged at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the WFES Conference attracts world leaders, international policy makers, industry experts, investors from the public and private sector and media, who gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss practical and sustainable solutions to future energy challenges. Learn more.

Event: World Infrastructure Summit
12–14 November 2013 Amsterdam, Netherlands

2013 has seen a swathe of activity from institutional investors looking to finance deals, bonds too are making headway and the products, platforms and procurement developments signify a shift in mindset. With top-notch key speakers – such as Columbia's National Infrastructure Agency President Andrade Moreno; John McCarthy, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Global Head of Infrastructure; and many more – the World Infrastructure Summit 2013 will provide the platform and space to further drive forward developments that will kick-start deal-flow and the delivery of vital infrastructure. Learn more.

Event: New Cities Summit 2014
17–19 June 2014 Dallas, Texas

The New Cities Summit is rapidly becoming the leading global event on the future of urbanization. This annual gathering provides a platform for global decision-makers, CEOs, public sector leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers and media leaders to discuss urbanization and innovation in the 21st century. This summit is different from other city events because it analyzes a broad range of urban topics from multiple angles and perspectives. It brings together people at the top of their field with emerging innovators. Learn more.