COMING UP AT SCEWC25

INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING

Here you’ll find all the content relating to the infrastructure & building sectors that will be covered at SCEWC25.

INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING

The construction industry is experiencing a transformative change, marked by resilience, adaptation, and significant developments. Advancing technology integration for productivity and safety, considering workforce development, sustainability and green building practices, is paving the way for innovation in 2025.

How can cities balance disruptive technologies -encompassing ConTech and PropTech– with human intelligence for better buildings and the greater good of society?

Industry Partners leading the way for the sector:

Orbits logo
Sand Technologies logo
Spie logo

Tomorrow.Building is a global initiative empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures.

Our mission is to catalyse positive change in the way we plan, construct, renovate and operate buildings and urban infrastructures. We accelerate a shift in the built environment towards a circular and digitalized model that ensures efficiency, resilience and net zero cities.

KEY ISSUES AT THE CENTER OF THE DEBATE

Design Tech

Design Tech

In what ways is technology driving innovation in urban design practices?

How are digital tools shaping the design process for buildings, infrastructures, and cities?

Key topics: AI, Digital Tools, Virtual Reality, Immersive Technologies

Digital Building Innovation

Digital Building Innovation

How have digital tools improved construction accuracy and reduced costs?

What challenges and best practices shape successful digital transformation in the industry?

Key topics: AI, Building Simulation, BIM, Innovative Construction, Digital Twins

City Infrastructures

City Infrastructures

How can innovation in large-scale infrastructures ensure adaptability to evolving urban needs?

What cutting-edge technologies and design strategies can enhance the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of major city infrastructures?

Key topics: Resilient Infrastructures, Community Facilities, Hospitals, Urban Innovation

Resilient City Planning

Resilient City Planning

How can cities integrate climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and smart infrastructure for long-term resilience?

What role do technology and community engagement play in sustainable urban growth?

Key topics: Adaptive Architecture, Climate Adaptation, Urban Strategies

Decarbonized Building

Decarbonized Building

How is the building sector aligning its practices with the sustainability initiatives of cities?

In what ways can the built environment play a role in mitigating climate change?

Key topics: Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Climate Change Mitigation, Zero Emission Buildings

Retrofitting The Urban Fabric

Retrofitting The Urban Fabric

What are the key strategies for retrofitting existing buildings and infrastructure for energy efficiency, sustainability, and technological advancement?

How can cities preserve cultural heritage within this framework?

Key topics: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Integration, Refurbishing, Heritage, Cultural Patrimony

Housing

Housing

How can policymakers, urban planners, and tech innovators collaborate to create scalable, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions for growing cities?

What technologies and strategies show the most promise in tackling the housing crisis?

Key topics: Innovative Housing Models, Modular Living, Regulatory Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships, Smart Housing Solutions

PropTech

PropTech

How are recent technological advancements transforming the real estate industry, from development to investment and property management?

What emerging trends and innovations are redefining property management, utilization, and the future of real estate?

Key topics: Real Estate, Property Management, Facility Management

2024 CONGRESS

SPEAKERS ON STAGE

Some of the experts who took to the stage at #SCEWC24.
Sacha Stolp

Director of Innovation for Future Roof Assets, City of Amsterdam

Martha Thorne

Senior Advisor, Henrik F. Obel Foundation

Liselott Stenfeldt

Research & Development Team, Gehl

Melike Altınışık

Founder and Partner, Melike Altinisik Architects

Giuseppe Masanotti

Engineer

Cheryll Case

Founder and Executive Director, CP Planning

Nancy Odendaal

Professor in Urban Studies, University of Cape Town and University of Basel

Jeanne-Marie Ehbauer

Director, Munich Department of Public Works



HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS

Delve into key issues with world-renowned opinion leaders

07 NOV

10:30 - 11:45H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Design Tech

13:00 - 14:40H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Green Districts

13:45 - 14:15H

AUDITORIUM

Keynote interview with Airbnb Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk

14:15 - 15:00H

AUDITORIUM

Shifting how we Plan, Build and Renovate Urban Infrastructure

15:00 - 16:25H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

PropTech

08 NOV

10:30 - 12:10H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Smart Buildings

13:15 - 13:30H

AUDITORIUM

Technology to transform the everyday: Creating future-proof infrastructure

13:45 - 15:25H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Decarbon Infrastructure

09 NOV

10:45 - 12:10H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Urban Strategies & Management

12:45 - 14:00H

TOMORROW.BUILDING ROOM

Liveable Cities

CO-CREATED SESSIONS

2024 EXPO

Some of the Infrastructure & Building organizations that exhibited in the 2024 Exhibition Area:

– ARCELORMITTAL SHEET PILING
– ASYMMETRICA SRL
– BENTLEY SYSTEMS
– BIOO 
– CINNIA TECH SL
– DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY
– ENSO CO-LIVING
– HAIL CITY
– HUSENSE
– INFRARED CITY GMBH

– ITEC
– JACOBS
– KUUBE
– LOKIT
– MEDIA FACADE
– MICROBASE
– NEW MURABBA
– NOUMENA DATA
– ORBITS ENGINEERING FIRM

– POWERBIM
– QOOB
– ROSHN GROUP
– SAFE AI
– SENSOWORKS
– SIGNIFY
– SMART CITY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
– SORIGUÉ
– SPIE NEDERLAND
– STARIA
– SURVIOT MONITORING LTD. 
– SUSTAINABLE DELIVERY COMMUNITIES
– SUSTEIN MATERIAL
– UXENE SMART CITY
– VDL
– VORTEX AQUATIC STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL
– ZURICH SOFT ROBOTICS GMBH

PARTNERS

Leading organizations that shared their expertise at #SCEWC23

PARTNERS

Aramco logo
Axis Communications logo
Cisco logo
Dassault Systèmes logo
Honeywell logo
Microsoft logo
ROSHN logo
Smart Ports logo
AWS logo
CBRE Group, Inc. logo
Johnson Controls logo
MDEC logo
Paradox Engineering logo
PNY logo
Agenzia per la Coesione Territoriale European Union logos
RACC Mobility Club logo
SPIE logo
Sorigué logo
Sutherland logo
VISA logo

SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS

European Commission logo
Diputació de Barcelona logo
Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona logo
C40 Cities logo
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) logo
Euro Cities logos
IDB logo
Local Governments for Sustainability - ICLEI logo
United Cities and Local Governments logo
metropolis logo
World Bank Group logo

STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONS

Asociación Latinoamericana de Metros y Subterráneos – ALAMYS logo
Asociación Colombiana de Ciudades Capitales logo
Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance – CNCA logo
Centro Iberoamericano de Desarrollo Estratégico Urbano logo
Cities Coalition for Digital Rights logo
Federación Argentina de Municipios logo
Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias - FEMP logo
FIA logo
Frente Nacional de Prefeitos logo
Global New Mobility Coalition logo
Mercociudades logo
NetZeroCities logo
Open & Agile Smart Cities - OASC logo
OSGP Alliance logo
RACC Mobility Club logo
RECI - Red Española de Ciudades Inteligentes logo
Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) logo
Smart City Institute Japan logo
World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments - WeGO logo

COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS

Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Equipamiento Urbano y Parques Infantiles - AFAMOUR logo
Architecture 2030
Empresarial y Unión Patronal Metalúrgica de L´Hospitalet y Baix Llobregat - AEBALL logo
Associació Catalana de Facility Management - ACFM logo
Blox Hub logo
Build Up The European portal for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings logo
Chartered Institute of Building – CIOB logo
Clúster Habitat Eficiente – AEICE logo
Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya- Architect’s Association of Catalonia – COAC logo
Consorcio Passivhaus logo
Fédération Nationale des Agences d’Urbanisme – FNAU logo
International Society of City and Regional Planners – ISOCARP logo
Implementation Working Group on Energy Efficiency in Buildings – IWG5 logo
Plataforma tecnológica Española de la Construcción – PTEC logo
SMARTECH Cluster logo
Women in BIM logo

2024 PARTICIPANTS

ATTENDEE PROFILES

Discover some of the Infrastructure & Building sector roles that were present at the event.
  • Architect
  • Chief Building Official
  • Chief of Housing and Urban Development
  • City Manager
  • Director of Planning and Strategic Infrastructure
  • Director of Urban Planning
  • Director of Urban Planning and Development
  • Director of Sustainable Construction
  • Head of Construction and Infrastructure
  • Head of Land Strategy and Urbanism
  • Urban Planner

PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

A selection of the public sector representatives who took part in #SCEWC24.
Director of Public Space

City of Barcelona

Spain

Secretary of Habitat

City of Bogota

Colombia

Head of Urban Development Office

City of Kecskemet

Hungary

Infrastructure Director

City of Makkah
Saudi Arabia

Head of Urban Planning

City of Medan

Indonesia

Joint Secretary

City of New Delhi

India

Deputy Mayor of Urban and Regional Strategic Planning; Private Building; Sustainable mobility and connected infrastructure; Creative city and sustainability of public space and living

City of Palermo

Italy

Head of Housing and Environment Comittee

City of Riga

Latvia

Director General of Urban Policy

Sejong

South Korea

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

A selection of the extensive program of 2024 Breakout Sessions related to this track. 

TOPICS

A city skyline of skyscrapers and tower blocks, with a busy road in the foreground

Enabling Technologies
Solar panels with a park and skyscrapers in the background

Energy & Environment
A bike riding over tramlines with the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress logo in the foreground

Mobility
A hand raised in the air, with a blurred crowd in the background

Governance & Economy
Bird's eye view of a large crowd of people

Living & Inclusion
An underwater shot looking towards the surface, with the Tomorrow.Blue Economy logo in the foreground

Blue Economy
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