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Making Cities Work – Technology in Planning Practice - One month to go!
On behalf of the European Council of Spatial Planners - Conseil Européen des Urbanistes (ECTP-CEU) and the local organising committee, the Irish Planning Institute, we invite you to become involved in the leading European spatial planning conference of 2015. Making Cities Work – Technology in Planning Practice represents the 11th Biennial of Towns and Town Planners which takes place in the Printworks, Dublin Castle, from the 14th - 16th October 2015.
You can avail of the special partner rate of €350+vat just use the promotional code 'IPI2015' when you book online at www.biennialdublin2015.com
The Biennial will focus on presenting and exploring new technologies in urban planning practice and examine specific projects where these technologies have been used. With over 45 expert speakers and projects, the Biennial offers a unique opportunity to improve the skills and knowledge of planners and built environment professionals across Ireland and internationally through showcasing leading developments and projects in sectors such as urban mobility, mapping and information systems, city leadership and governance and sustainable energy. These are relevant to all of us interested in creating the smart, innovative and intelligent cities and regions of tomorrow.
Through practical workshops, plenaries and internationally renowned keynote speakers such as James Mary O’Connor, Colette Maloney, Dr Hugh Ellis, Prof. Rob Kitchin and Martin Powell, the Biennial will identify and demonstrate technology applications in planning practice, familiarise planners with the use of technology applications, enhance professional practice skills in urban planning and develop professional leadership and practice management skills. Additionally the Dublin City Chief Executive will outline his vision for making Dublin (Ireland’s capital city) a Smarter City. Registered so far include attendees from Local Authorities, politicians, planning consultancies and professionals from across Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, New Zealand and North America.
Biennial Programme at a Glance
To view the full conference programme please visit www.biennialdublin2015.com
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| Wednesday 14th October |
| 12:00 – 16:00 |
Jobs Fair |
DIT Grangegorman |
| 19:00 – 20:30 |
Welcome Reception |
Dublin City Hall |
| Thursday 15th October |
Morning
Keynote Speakers
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Colette Maloney: Head of Unit Smart Cities and Sustainability unit at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology Martin Powell Head of Urban Development,
Siemens Global Centre of Competence for Cities
Prof Rob Kitchin Professor and ERC Advanced Investigator, NUI Maynooth
Owen Keegan Chief Executive Officer, Dublin City Council |
| Afternoon Workshops |
1. ICT/Informatics Printworks
2. City Leadership & Governance l
3. Mapping
4. Spatial Planning & Energy/ Urban Mobility |
Printworks, Dublin Castle
Wood Quay, Dublin City Council
DIT Grangegorman
Printworks, Dublin Castle |
| Evening |
Gala Dinner |
Round Room, Mansion House |
| Friday 16th October |
| Morning Workshops |
1. ICT/Informatics Printworks
2. City Leadership & Governance l
3. Mapping
4. Spatial Planning & Energy/ Urban Mobility |
Printworks, Dublin Castle
Wood Quay, Dublin City Council
DIT Grangegorman
Printworks, Dublin Castle |
| Afternoon Keynote Speakers |
Masetori Makheta - Chief Physical Planner, Lesotho Land Administration Authority
James Mary O’Connor : Principal, Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
Hugh Ellis – Head of Policy, Town and Country Planning Association
Panel Discussions - Bringing it all together: lessons and next steps
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