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Sarah El-Shaarawi

Editor at Large | Arab Media & Society Cairo, Egypt

Biography

Sarah El-Shaarawi is a writer, researcher, and educator. She is the Editor at Large of Arab Media & Society and previously headed the Research and Publications Division of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo where she has also taught Climate Communication as an Adjunct Professor.

Sessions

10:30h

Thematic keynote | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Sustainable by Design: Embracing ‘More is More’

Sarah El-Shaarawi Arab Media & Society Editor at Large Chair

Fatima-Azzahra Bendahmane FAB architects Architect-Owner Speaker

#Energy Efficiency, #Green Spaces, #Social Inclusion, #Sustainable Tech, #Urban Planning

08-11-2023 10:30 08-11-2023 10:45 Europe/Madrid Sustainable by Design: Embracing ‘More is More’

Inclusive sustainability relies on informed design. It's the art of creating solutions tailored to a specific context, rooted in a thorough understanding of the environment, contexte and local perspectives.

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Wed 8 10:30h - 10:45h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes

10:45h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Finalising the Steps Towards the 2030 Agenda

Sarah El-Shaarawi Arab Media & Society Editor at Large Chair

Ana Moreno OnCities Speaker

David Quirós Brito City Council of L'Hospitalet Councilor responsible for the Smart City strategy Speaker

Pablo Javkin Rosario Cuty Council Mayor Speaker

#Climate Emergency, #Energy Transition, #Sustainable Tech, #Urban Resilience

08-11-2023 10:45 08-11-2023 11:15 Europe/Madrid Finalising the Steps Towards the 2030 Agenda

How can forward-thinking urban planning and innovative city living lead the charge towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? Urban areas have a unique opportunity to implement key strategies and collaborative efforts to achieve the goals set for 2030, but how can cities navigate the complex intersection of innovation, inclusivity, and environmental goals effectively? What innovative strategies will light the path forward?

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Wed 8 10:45h - 11:15h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes

11:25h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Technology Tools Unlocking Smarter Buildings

Sarah El-Shaarawi Arab Media & Society Editor at Large Chair

Eerika Borgentorp Aalto University Post-Doctoral Researcher Speaker

Flavio Bono European Commission - Joint Research Centre Team Leader Speaker

Debbie Power Johnson Controls Digital Solutions Director: UK, Europe, Israel Speaker

Felix Martin Siemens Real Estate Director Corporate Real Estate Consulting Speaker

Pratish Mahtani CBRE Vice President Digital & Technology, Infrastructure & Public Enterprise Speaker

#Building Automation, #Construction Technologies, #Content Capsule, #Green Buildings, #Innovative Construction Systems, #Innovative Materials, #Modular Construction, #Off-site Fabrication, #Technology

08-11-2023 11:25 08-11-2023 12:15 Europe/Madrid Technology Tools Unlocking Smarter Buildings

As technology disrupts traditional building approaches, smarter buildings redefine urban living. 3D printing, AI, real-time data, digital twins, and sustainable materials drive the construction industry towards resource-efficient and user-centric projects. What are the potential and limitations of these cutting-edge solutions shaping smarter infrastructure and buildings? How can smart buildings contribute to resilient and sustainable urban environments?

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building

Wed 8 11:25h - 12:15h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Tomorrow.Building Tomorrow.Building & Full Congress Passes