Introduction

The inaugural Sustainable Cities and Communities conference organised by Green Power Conferences in cooperation with WWF will focus on the practical challenges and opportunities cities and communities will face in order to tackle rising greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and congestion.

With currently nearly 50% of the world's population living in cities and as the global majority goes urban, cities and communities face new challenges in terms of mobility and traffic, urban and spatial planning, building regulations, renewable energies and sustainability criteria.

The conference will provide attendees with a better understanding of financial challenges, risk management, architecture and urban planning and, with ample time allowed for discussion and debate, will empower participants to draw informed conclusions across all sectors involved.

Key Reasons to Attend

• Network with key players in planning, developing and managing urbanin frastructure
• Learn how renewable energies can be successfully integrated into urban settings
• Understand the financing possibilities and risks involved in retro fitting existing infrastructure aswell as new developments
• Identify sustainable transport solutions to tackle traffic, the need to commute and pollution
• Find out how urban and spatial planning can reduce a city’s carbon footprint and improve quality of life
• See how innovative architectural designs can reduce overall energy demand and
  improve the environmental and energy qualityof buildings
• Get the latest analysis on legislation and policies which help developing and setting
  up masterplans for sustainable cities

Who will you meet?

• Municipalities & Local Government
• Central Government & Policy Makers
• Architects & Urban Planners
• Construction & Property Developers
• Building Systems & Solution Suppliers
• Investors, Banks & Financial Ministries
• NGO & Consultants
• Property Developers
• Lenders & Owners
• Real Estate Market & Business Consultants
• Design & Construction Professionals
• Public Sector Officials
• Academics

Speakers include:

• James P Leape, Director General, WWF International
• Prof. Peter Droege, Senior Advisor, Urban Climate Change Research Network
• Stefan Behling, Senior Partner, Foster & Partners
• Pierre Laconte, President, International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)
• Stefan Behnisch, Architect, Behnisch Architekten
• Konrad Otto-Zimmermann, Secretary General, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
• Dr. Jonathan Woetzel, Director – Shanghai, McKinsey & Co.
• Dr. Paul Toyne, Head of Sustainability, Bovis Lend Lease UK

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

The inaugural Sustainable Cities & Communities conference will offer an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of top level decisions makers and CEOs, Sustainable Cities & Communities provides the perfect environment for you to do business and connect with project developers and renewable energy companies from around the world under one roof.
First class business opportunities

• Generate new high level business contacts
• Enhance your company's brand visibility globally
• Increase your market share and gain competitive advantage
• Reinforce existing partnerships
• Find new partners and business opportunities

Cost effective packages to meet your business needsOur sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact Yahya Al Barrishi for further details
Tel: 00971 4 214 9558

President Wilson Hotel
47 Quai Wilson
CH-1211 Genève 21
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 906 66 66 · Fax: +41 22 906 66 67

For more information about this event, please request a brochure.