Part of UIA 2023 World Congress of Architechts Copenhagen
Sustainable futures leave no one behind
More than 6000 participants from 135 countries, 150 sessions, 250 science papers & 400 speakers – all with 1 goal: Sustainable Futures – Leave No One Behind !
Prominent researchers and practitioners across borders and generations discussed how they can design to combat climate change, increase biodiversity and promote social inclusion. The congress concluded with the launch of 10 principles for rapid and radical change in the built environment – titled “The Copenhagen Lessons”.
NGCA at the Congress
Session: The World’s Best LNOB 2040 Tweet?
Time: 4 July 10:30-11:45
Place: Venue C1M1 (require Congress ticket)
Details: Link to official session
Speakers & facilitators:
Marie Louise Pollmann-Larsen, Team Leader, DTU Skylab, Dagný Valgeirsdóttir, Assistant Professor, DTU Entrepreneurship & Dr. Chris Luebkeman, Leader, Strategic Foresight Hub, ETH Zurich
100+ students, young entrepreneurs and partners from Colombia, Mexico, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Denmark, Korea
What successful ‘Leave No One Behind’ #LNOB initiatives made the headlines in 2040?
Join a carefully crafted, skillfully facilitated workshop to discuss, co-create and share ideas on which solutions will make the headlines in 2040 for their impact on creating a more inclusive future where no one is left behind.
Come join delegates of young talents from academia and startup environments in Korea, Colombia, South Africa, India, Ghana, Kenya, Denmark and Mexico as we co-create visionary ambitions with Universal Design lenses for a #LNOB future for our cities.
We promise a creative, engaging and visionary session, a hands-on experience with speakers and facilitators from DTU Skylab (the hub for innovation & entrepreneurship at the Technical University of Denmark), [y]our2040/ETH Zurich and a connection to the international youth delegation part of Next Generation City Action. And, most importantly, fun.
NEXTGEN Pitch & Panel 1:
Sustainable Futures by Young Academics
Time: 5 July 10:00-11:30 CEST
Place: Hall E – NextGen stage (require Congress ticket)
Details: Link to official session
Be inspired by 14 ideas pitched by university students and young researchers from Mexico, Korea, India, Denmark, Colombia, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya with Live feedback from an international jury. Connect, vote and offer your mentorship as well!
Ideas develop together with VELUX, Rambøll x Henning Larsen and Busan Eco Delta Smart City x K-Water.
NEXTGEN Pitch & Panel 2:
Sustainable Futures by Young Entrepreneurs
Time: 5 July 12:00-13:30 CEST
Place: Hall E – NextGen stage (require Congress ticket)
Details: Link to official session
Be inspired by 14 startup pitches from entrepreneurs representing Mexico, Korea, India, Denmark, Colombia, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya with Live feedback from an international jury. Connect, vote and offer your mentorship as well.
Startups invited to the UIA2023 Congress as part of www.nextgenerationwateraction.com powered by DTU and partners.
NEXTGEN Pitch & Panel 3:
The Future of Inclusive Water by Young Academics
Time: 5 July 14:30-16:00 CEST
Place: Hall E – NextGen stage (require Congress ticket)
Details: Link to official session
Be inspired by 13 ideas pitched by university students and young researchers from Mexico, Korea, India, Denmark, Colombia, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya with Live feedback from an international jury. Connect, vote and offer your mentorship as well.
Ideas develop together with NITI Aayog, Ministry of Environment of Denmark, Water Resource Commission South Africa, Ghana Water Company with LE34.
NEXTGEN Pitch & Panel 4:
Winner Announcement & Celebration
Time: 5 July 16:30-17:15 CEST
Place: Hall E – NextGen stage (require Congress ticket)
Details: Link to official session
Join the announcement and celebration of winners awarded Most Promising Ideas and awards for participating in the P4G Summit 2023, September in Bogotá, Colombia. Drinks will be served and a festive environment concluding a global innovations journey of 120 young academics, entrepreneurs and partners.
Exhibition:
Startups & Student Projects
Time: 3-5 July between 9:00-16:30 CEST
Place: Hall E – NextGen area
Find us at our stand in the exhibition area where you can meet all 14 startups and 27 student projects, ready to tell you more about their exciting solutions.