Towards
UIA World congress of architects Copenhagen 2023
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
The World Congress aims to make architecture a central tool in achieving the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Expect great partners, inspiring keynotes and to learn from the latest groundbreaking scientific research, enjoy cross-sector networking and discover future methods and materials. Together with more than 10.000 of your peers, embark on a journey towards a more sustainable built environment, for the sake of our planet.
NGCA at the congress
WHAT IS THE “WORLD’S BEST NEWS” IN 2030?
Speakers:
Marie Louise Pollmann-Larsen, Project Manager, DTU Skylab
Dagný Valgeirsdóttir, Assistant Professor, DTU Entrepreneurship
More speakers to come…
What successful initiatives made the headlines in 7 years?
Join a facilitated workshop to inspire, discuss, co-create and share ideas on what solutions will make the headlines in 2030 for their impact on creating a more inclusive future where no one is left behind.
The session offers the opportunity to co-create visionary ambitions for the future of our cities across sectors and generations – using Future Forecasting and Universal Design tools. The session will be joined by a delegation of young talents from academia and startup environments in Korea, India, Kenya, Denmark and Mexico.
We promise a creative, engaging and visionary session, a hands-on experience with universal design and innovation tools developed by DTU Skylab – the hub for innovation & entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Denmark, and a connection to the international youth delegation part of Next Generation City Action
PITCH & PANEL SESSION:
THE FUTURE BY YOUNG ACADEMICS & ENTREPRENEURS
Speakers:
Participating teams will be announced in May 2023
More speakers to come…
What ideas will shape the future of inclusive and sustainable cities?
Be inspired and connect with invited early-stage startups and talented student teams from around the Globe as they pitch their solutions on how to create a sustainable future where no one is left behind. Their ideas will then be challenged by sharp questions from an expert panel.
The session offers the opportunity to hear a series of pitches from university projects and early-stage technology startups from Korea, India, Kenya, Denmark and Mexico that have taken part in the Next Generation City Action initiative. You are invited to connect with and offer your valuable time to teams of interest. The teams will be competing for awards to further accelerate their projects.
