The event will bring some of the most innovative and inspiring ideas, projects and initiatives that are currently carried on to address global emerging challenges following an approach that makes use of low to high tech solutions to reconcile humans with all living species.

The 2019 Edition of UAE Modern, Nature Based Generations, revolves around best practices, projects, products, researches, applications, initiatives and solutions to aid in adopting a nature driven approach in tackling future economic, social and environmental challenges.

A selection of the best entries of the UAE Modern international call for entries which reconcile the human species with the ecosystem will be at the core of the discussions on the Main Stage. The panel discussions will bring on stage experts and scholars from the region to share ideas and perspectives on topics triggered by the best entries, showcased at the beginning of each session.

The audience will be engaged in debates revolving on the most challenging issues that next generations will have to tackle, and to see them in the perspective of a new alliance between all living species.

Schedule:

Registration - 2.45 - 3.00pm

Welcome Speech by Massimo Imparato, Curator of UAE Modern - 3.00 - 3.10pm

PANEL I Materials and Systems - 3.10 – 4.10pm

Moderated by Massimo Imparato

  • Kevin Badni, Dean of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, Zayed University
  • Gionata Gatto, Assistant Professor, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation
  • Anna Barbara, Associate Professor of Interior and Spatial Design Politecnico di Milano

PANEL II Cities and Communities - 4.15 – 5.15pm

Moderated by Massimo Imparato

  • Anna Cornaro, Chair of the Department of Architecture, American University of Dubai
  • Rafael Pizarro, Associate Professor of Architecture, American University of Sharjah
  • Ahmad Sadek, Urban and regional strategist, planner, and designer, APAZAO, UAE

PANEL III Energy and Nutrition - 5.30 – 6.30pm

Moderated by Massimo Imparato

  • Ryan Ingram, TerraLoop, Dubai
  • Linda Merieau, Water Alliance Association
  • Steven Velengrinis, Head of Masterplanning, AECOM

*Free to attend and no registration required.


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About UAE Modern
UAE Modern is a Dubai based multi-disciplinary nexus established in 2017, gathering scholars, researchers, practitioners, private and public institutions and the industry to share experiences to exchange knowledge on design innovation for sustainable environments. For the third time consecutively UAE Modern brings to the Dubai Design Week events, workshops and installations for engaging with scholars, practitioners and the community at large on the emerging challenges of our future. Learn more about UAE Modern.