Oslo Norway May 22 24 2019 urban-future.org Photo: Geir Anders Rybakken Ørslien
www.urban-future.org #UFGC19 EUROPE S LARGEST EVENT FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES May 22-24 2019 Oslo Norway 3,000 PARTICIPANTS 200 SPEAKERS 100 JOURNALISTS 300+ CITIES 30+ COUNTRIES 3 DAYS 2
May 22 24 2019 Photo: Geir Anders Rybakken Ørslien 3
PEOPLE CHANGE CITIES! Cities are key to a sustainable future of our planet. Massive changes are necessary to fight climate change and social inequalities. So far, much is talked about technological solutions. We believe, that what is most important for solving the urban challenges are the people driving positive change. The URBAN FUTURE Global Conference is the world s largest meeting dedicated exclusively to CityChangers decision makers who actively, passionately and effectively make cities more sustainable. In 2019 Urban Future will be held in Oslo, the European Green Capital 2019. Join us at #UFGC19 in Oslo and become part of the CityChangers-Movement! 4
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FOCUS Photo: Strasbourg.eu Photo: Geir Anders R Orslien URBAN MOBILITY Mobility holds one of the critical keys to sustainable cities. The decisions we make (or fail to make) today will have a tremendous impact on how we live in the future. Connect with passionate mobility experts, city planners, public transport specialists and visionaries who already make sustainable mobility happen. BUILT ENVIRONMENT & ARCHITECTURE Whether it s the amount of CO 2 connected to construction, existing buildings hunger for energy, creating cities we want to live in or questions of landuse: many challenges must be solved. Meet the most forward-thinking urban planners, architects, engineers, developers, construction companies and investors. 6
May 22 24 2019 Photo: Stiefkind Photo: OBR/Grom K. Gaare EUP-Berlin LEADERSHIP The transition to sustainable cities requires change on many levels, not at least of personal choices and how society sets priorities. And what these numerous change processes need the most is passionate leadership: whether personal, business or political leadership. That s what we will talk about. GREEN BUSINESS & INNOVATION Businesses are an essential part of the solutions for more sustainable cities. Let s collaborate, innovate and grow a sustainable economy. Hear from those green businesses, leaders, visionaries, innovators and collaborators from around the world just how private businesses and city administrations are teaming-up to make cities better places. 7
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May 22 24 2019 OSLO WELCOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST ECOFRIENDLY CITIES Oslo has been named European Green Capital for 2019, and the city has many ambitious plans in the pipeline that confirm its status as a pioneer in sustainable development. Oslo is proud to be a city that puts the environment first. 30% of new cars sold in Oslo in 2017 were electric vehicles, which makes Oslo the electric vehicle capital of the world By 2025 60% of the bus fleet in Oslo will be electric New public buildings shall generally be energy positive Photo: VisitOSLO/Anne Sofie Bjørge Oslo will reduce greenhouse gas emissions with 95% by 2030 The City Government has launched climate budgets for 2017 2020 as a part of the Financial Budget We ll count carbondioxide the same way we count money. In the last 30 years, Oslo has grown by more than 200.000 inhabitants. However, the population growth has not made the city less attractive quite the contrary. Oslo has improved in almost every area: better air and water quality, better schools, better transport and a more active city life. www.greencapital2019.no 9
WHO S THERE Cities and municipalities Businesses Research, innovation and science Real estate National and regional government Architecture and urban planning NGOs Start ups 10
May 22 24 2019 ORGANIZED BY... #UFGC19 is organized by the Urban Future team in collaboration with FutureBuilt, which is an innovation programme to promote low carbon, resilient and livable cities in the Oslo region. The city of Oslo is hosting the conference together with the three other FutureBuilt municipalities Bærum, Asker and Drammen. In 2019 Oslo will be the European Green Capital, and FutureBuilt celebrates its 10th anniversary. What better time for the URBAN FUTURE Global Conference to come to Oslo? www.urban-future.org www.futurebuilt.no See you at #UFGC19 #CityChangers! 11
SEE YOU IN OSLO! Photo: Tove Lauluten