26 - 28 November 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre

15,000+

Visitors

200+

Exhibitors

350+

Delegates

50

Speakers

Accelerating urban transformation with top brands

Advisors:

Accelerating urban transformation with top brands

Advisors:

#IAmACityChangemaker

Urban innovators unite for impact
A collaborative effort towards the creation of vibrant, sustainable cities for generations to come.
We invite individuals and organizations driving positive change in our cities.

By 2050 68% of us will live in cities


The need for urban development is pressing

The rapid growth of urban populations brings with it challenges in providing adequate housing, transportation and infrastructure. Addressing the needs for jobs, education and healthcare is becoming more difficult. Urban development is essential now to build sustainable, resilient and liveable cities for the future.

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Source: United Nations

Get ready to hear from leading voices driving change

Meet our first speakers. We're adding more every week.

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Her Excellency Sana Mohammed Suhail Ali Hassan

Director General
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

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Gurjit Singh

Chief Development Officer
Aldar

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Dr Anas Bataw

Technology Advisor
United Nations

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Andy Palanisamy

Board Advisory
Technology and Smart Cities, OBSESSION

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Matthew
Tribe

Managing Director, Planning & Design
AtkinsRéalis

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Nadine Bitar Chahine

Policy Advisor

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Mahesh Ramnajum

President
Global Net Zero Network

Be part of the global event
shaping the future of our cities

 

LiveableCitiesX addresses the urgent need for urban development to positively impact our cities' long-term growth. Over three days, LiveableCitiesX brings together the global urban transformation supply chain to tackle today’s critical challenges and inspire collective action, shaping the future of our cities.

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Collaborating for urban resilience
The mission of LiveableCitiesX is to drive urban transformation forward. At the LiveableCitiesX Summit global leaders will share their personal journeys, successes and setbacks, providing invaluable insights into the real issues and opportunities shaping our cities.

50+ global changemakers,
7 continents

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14 hours of collaborative and creative conversations

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6 hours of exclusive networking opportunities

Key themes include:

Urban investment

Resilient cities

Citizen engagement

Future mobility

For the first time ever

Stay tuned for a special announcement with a global city changemaker speaking in this region for the first time.

The summit will sell out. Click here to be the first to know when delegate passes are up for grabs

Who should come?

Governments & Regulatory Bodies
Country / City representatives, Ministries, Municipalities, Regulatory bodies and government agencies, international institutions, NGOs, and community leaders.

City Changemakers
Urban planners, Environmental experts, Sustainability experts, Mobility experts, Tech experts, Academia, Developers, Architects, Facilities managers, Consultants, Engineers, Contractors, Futurists.

Global Investors
Institutional investors, Global and central banks, Pension funds, REITs, InvITs, Private equity firms, Hospitality, education and healthcare investment groups, Sovereign wealth funds

What else is on the agenda?

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City visions & urban design showcase

Explore visionary master plans and architectural innovations, boosting liveability and investment.

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Innovative solutions display

Browse a selection of products, solutions and other advancements aimed at improving urban spaces.

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Connex
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Learn practical strategies from experts on urban development for immediate application in your work.

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Networking hub


Talk directly to visionaries & leaders with a community focused on advancing city transformation.

Meet the minds behind
our advisory board

Our advisory board members who are deeply passionate about their field are committed to ensuring that LiveableCitiesX not only meets but exceeds audience expectations, amplifying its impact and value for all participants. They bring forth strategic insights, pioneering ideas and vast expertise to steer LiveableCitiesX towards success in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets.

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Ahmed Bukash

Director-Urban Planning
Dubai Development Authority

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Alida Saleh

Senior Advisor
Climate Champions Team for Built Environment

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Dr Anas Bataw

Technology Advisor - UN

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Farah Naz

Author, Director of ESG and Innovation
AECOM

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Gil Penalosa

Founder
8 80 Cities and #Cities4Everyone

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Gurjit Singh

Chief Development Officer
Aldar

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Lukas Sokol

Head of Sustainable Master Planning
Masdar City

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Nadine Bitar Chahine

MENA native Women leader
Global Top Voice in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development

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Steven Velegrinis

Design Director and Head of Cities Practice
Gensler

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Vijay Bains

Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Emirates NBD

Encouraging urban collaboration,
innovation and connectivity

LiveableCitiesX is co-located with two new events and poised for a monumental edition that brings the entire urban ecosystem to build sustainable and liveable urban environments.

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Transforming Industries
with Geospatial Excellence

GeoWorld, the only event of its kind in the MEASA region, will highlight the rapid growth of the geospatial sector supported by a combination of large-scale projects across various sectors such as construction, oil & gas, security & defense, e-commerce and agriculture.

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Facilities Management
Redefined

In future cities, facilities management (FM) is crucial, which is undergoing rapid transformation through digital adoption. Future FM will be at the firefront of digitalization prioritizing innovation and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability & resilience, benefitting residents and visitors.

Meet like-minded city changemakers globally

Transforming cities needs teamwork from all stakeholders. When city changemakers share visions and collaborate, real change is possible.

LiveableCitiesX will facilitate key conversations, empowering urban
innovators to shape sustainable, resilient and liveable cities with global
leaders, decision-makers and investors.

You really cannot afford to miss this event. Click here to be the first to
know when delegate passes are available.

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