RICS World Built Environment Forum Summit 2019

Built environment professionals, innovators and global influencers will reconvene in New York for the RICS World Built Environment Forum Summit 2019.

Date:: MON 13 MAY 2019
Time:: 09:00 - 18:00
Event ends on 14 May 2019
Venue:: Conrad New York, 102 North End Avenue, NY 10282, USA
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The World Built Environment Forum facilitates industry leading discussions harnessing the enormous potential of the 21st century's people and places.

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Technology is transforming every aspect of our lives. How can we harness new technology to mobilise private capital investment to meet the growing global demand for new infrastructure, new real estate and the renewal of existing assets?

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Joseph Lubin

Co-Founder, Ethereum

Maureen Ehrenberg

Global Head of Digital Facility and Asset Management Services, WeWork

Parag Khanna

Founder & Managing Partner, FutureMap

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See the full list of speakers presenting at this year's Summit.

How to make a smart city – an IFC perspective

Smart infrastructure development requires thoughtful decisions today. Learn about the approaches and tools some cities are using to help them navigate through the complex trends of urbanisation, climate change and technology disruption.

Investing in green buildings

New work, new workplaces, and the impact on real estate investment

Blockchain | Real Estate Investment and Transactions

17 April 2019

Algorithms and AI: it’s just the beginning

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the focus of the latest in the series of World Built Environment Forum webinars.

09 April 2019

Fit for investment

With the USA gearing up for a major upgrade to its infrastructure, it needs to be sure robust project management strategies are in place.

05 April 2019

Deconstructing... vertical forests

Are vertical forests the future of eco-friendly architecture, or window dressing that distracts from the need to build truly sustainable high-rise residential and commercial developments?