City of the Future
Today, 54% of the world’s population lives in urban areas; a proportion that the UN expects to increase to 66% by 2050, with close to 90% of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa. By necessity, the city of the future should be sustainable, maximize resource-use efficiency, and draw from renewable sources to supply energy, food, and water for all. These questions bring many uncertainties but one key certainty: science and technology will be essential to bring the city of the future to life.
Be part of the City of the Future
Running from Sunday, April 29 to Thursday, May 3, 2018, the Enrichment in the Spring program explored with the building of the City of the Future. Our program was chaired by Professor Omar Knio and was open to the entire KAUST community and invited guests.
Facebook Live Interview with Kamal Youcef-Toumi
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
Middle Eastern Musical Performance by Attab Haddad Ensemble
Location: Bldg. 20 Auditorium
Design Thinking Masterclass - Session 1
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
Facebook On-Air Interview with MIT Professor Ahmed Ghoniem
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
Keynote - Envisioning A Great City: Public Realm & Economic Impact
Location: Bldg. 20 Auditorium
A Walk Through KAUST - Sustainable City Tour 1
Location: Conference Room 2290, Spine (Bldg. 4)
Keynote - Energy for the (MegaCity of the) Future
Location: Bldg. 20 Auditorium
Design Thinking Masterclass - Session 2
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
A Walk Through KAUST - Sustainable City Tour 2
Location: Conference Room 2290, Spine (Bldg. 4)
Design Thinking Exhibition - May 2
Location: Bldg. 20, Rehearsal Room
Keynote by Khaled Alrashed (Saudi Electricity Company)
Location: Bldg. 20 Auditorium
Sci-Cafe: City of the Future
Location: Bldg. 20, Lobby
Design Thinking Exhibition - May 3
Location: Bldg. 20, Rehearsal Room
Awards ceremony for the winners of “Celebrate Saudi Arabia” Art Competition
Location: Bldg. 20 Auditorium
Closing Keynote by Keith Martin (NEOM)
Location: Bldg. 20 Auditorium