february 06, 2024
fairmont waterfront | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (PT)
Decarbonizing Cities: The huge economic opportunity in promoting clean technologies that can build low carbon cities.
Zero Emission Buildings: New tools to accelerate the decarbonization of embodied carbon in existing buildings, as well as build more low or zero emission buildings.
Zero Emission Transportation: From personal vehicle charging infrastructure through medium and heavy duty applications in ports, freight and airports, we’ll look at the move to electrification and innovations in land, rail, sea and air.
The New Developers: Vancouver is pioneering a new approach to urban development, by bringing in First Nations and developers to fast-track the creation of affordable housing stock while also lowering carbon emissions – through urban zero technologies.
Connecting Cascadia: How high-speed rail, digital tools and new infrastructure can connect the entire region, not just its cities, and take Cascadia to the next level.
Arrival Coffee
Welcome by conference MC
Traditional Welcoming and opening segment
Chamiya-Janis Campbell, Squamish Language Teacher, Squamish Nation
Opening Presentation: (Re)Engaging GenZ to Build the Cities of Tomorrow
Often misunderstood, GenZ is a critical force for cities to achieve their desired futures. This is especially the case with our Net Zero aspirations. This presentation looks at what the next generation really thinks and crafts a path to a more youthful city.
Panel 1: Getting to Urban Zero: Designing Growing Cities
Join experts in regenerative design and sustainable architecture as they share insights on transforming cities into living systems that enhance and regenerate the natural environment
Presentation: Exploring Sustainable Horizons: Moving Beyond Net Zero in Engineering
From groundbreaking technologies to community-focused initiatives, good infrastructure must balance complex interrelationships of city-level systems to achieve the tangible goals underpinning sustainability. Learn how our industry can be a driving force in creating a blueprint for positive change.
Panel 2: Metro Vancouver’s Transportation Future:
New visions of regional transportation are required for our region to sustainably add more than a million new residents over the next few decades. How should we start planning for new methods of mobility now?
Break #1
Panel 3 : Decarbonizing Major Facilities
Decarbonizing buildings - especially major facilities like hospitals and airports - is vital to achieving Urban Zero. Join this panel to learn about the strategies and technologies that will result in urban zero buildings, cities, and regions.
Fireside chat with BrainboxAI
How can we leverage AI to effectively manage and modulate the energy consumption of growing cities? Join the conversation on integrating smart tech in urban development for a smooth transition to sustainable energy.
Panel 4: How to Build the Energy Network for a Net Zero Future
In the race to decarbonization, governments have to decide if they want to be dependent on one or multiple sources of energy. Join this panel to learn what needs to be considered to create a resilient system that benefits everyone.
Lunch Break
Panel 5 : The New Developers
The Vancouver region is pioneering a new approach to urban development as a home to future oriented developers to fast-track the creation of affordable housing stock while also lowering carbon emissions through urban zero technologies.
Presentation: Investing in Sustainable Cities
Infrastructure investment plays a critical role in sustainable cities – from decarbonizing and upgrading buildings to transitioning to zero emission transit. Join this presentation to learn about partnership opportunities to advance critical infrastructure in your community.
Panel 6: EV Charging Done Right: Design, Government, and Operations
EV infrastructure in Canada is evolving rapidly. Discover how EV charging networks, governments, utilities can work together to make inclusive, reliable and environmentally responsible charging infrastructure that works for all.
Presentation by Foresight Canada
Jeanette Jackson, CEO, Foresight
Rapid Fire Presentation Session - Hosted by Foresight Canada
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