Registration for the 8th World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty is now open

On 20th and 21st February 2013, Dublin City Council will co-host with UNDP in partnership with UN Women, the 8th Forum of the World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty (WACAP) at the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The forum will examine the role of technology in alleviating the symptoms of urban poverty and in making cities Smart, Safe and Sustainable. Full details on the programme are available here www.dublin2013.ie Why Participate? Explore the latest ideas and emerging technological solutions to the urban challenges of poverty, safety and sustainability To advance learning on developing integrated smart, safe and sustainable strategies with a focus on poverty reduction Large exhibition showcasing advances in smart technology An opportunity to seek and offer solutions to urban challenges and to learn about practices in other cities and organisations prior to and during the Forum Key feature of the Forum is the matching of real challenges to real solutions Build your network with instant access to key decision makers Speaker highlights include: Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director, UN Women, Mary Robinson, Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, Tom Arnold, CEO, Concern Worldwide. Vinay Venkatraman, Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design will examine the potential and limitations of technology in the fight against poverty Simon Giles, Director of Intelligent Cities Strategy, Accenture will highlight, with the City of Guadalajara, a business and governance model for inclusive urban redevelopment  Learnshops A range of versatile learnshops, panel discussions and networking events will advance learning on practices, tools and on the ground experience, in developing smart, safe and sustainable cities of the global South and North. Global Stories Global Stories will allow city leaders, practitioners and researchers to illustrate partnerships, policies, programmes and projects where technology and other tools and practices are being used to address the urban challenges of poverty, safety and sustainability. Please click here to find out more about the Global Stories and how to get involved. Who Attends? The Forum and Expo will attract some 1000 international delegates, including City Mayors and other city decision makers, urban planners and policy makers, civil society organisations working in the fields of development and anti-poverty and leaders at the forefront of technology and innovation and academics and researchers Conference Costs Conference Rate: €395 per person plus VAT @ 23% BOOK NOW Online: Book on line here Email: wacap-dublin2013@conferencepartnerts.ie www.dublin2013.ie Working in partnership with     Having trouble reading this? View it in your browser.

 

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