Three Weeks to go: 11th Biennial of European Towns and Town Planners Dublin 14-16 October 2015

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11th Biennial of European Towns and Town Planners
Dublin 14-16 October 2015

Making Cities Work – Technology in Planning Practice three weeks to go! Book your place today!

There is now just three weeks to go to 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.The important characteristic of the Biennial is that it is by and for practicing planning professionals across Europe. It is not yet another academic conference. Its purpose is to exchange experience and learn from best practice in countries other than our own.

Delegates from over 25 countries have registered so far so don’t miss out and book your place today!

The Biennial represents excellent value for money, on the whole flights to Dublin have become cheaper recently and special accommodation rates can be booked through the Biennial website.

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

There is also a Student/Young Planner Registration offer of €250+vat. For ECTP-CEU purposes a young planner is defined as a planning professional under 35 years of age. Group rates are also available.

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 finalised full conference programme please visit 
www.biennialdublin2015.com

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
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
 

For more information on Registration, Programme, Speakers and Accommodation please visitwww.biennialdublin2015.com 
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We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin!

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