SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NEXT GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Well-planned infrastructure strengthens the resiliency, sustainability, and the economic viability and livability of communities. Offered by the University of Washington Department of Urban Design and Planning, the Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management online degree prepares you to lead the development of the next generation of critical infrastructure systems — improving security, and accessibility. Gain a broad understanding of the complexity and the interdependencies between infrastructure systems — communications, public health, water, energy, food and transportation — with a final project that allows you to showcase your acquired knowledge about an infrastructure issue of your choice.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- In-depth courses covering key topics such as infrastructure finance, emergency management, green infrastructure practices, urban mobility, climate change, urban informatics, geographic information systems, social equity and inclusion, and community resilience
- Examination of key infrastructure sectors and their essential components through the lens of systems thinking
- All-hazards risk management approach, shaped by faculty and industry experts, that complements a traditional emergency management focus, encompassing threats from natural hazards, deterioration, cyber penetrations, and climate change
- Instruction based on case studies and problem solving to strengthen critical thinking and leadership skills
- Increased focus on use of data analysis tools and systems to improve decision making and strategic planning
CONVENIENT ONLINE FORMAT
Take advantage of our robust online learning platform to complete your degree no matter where you live or work. This 100% online program is specifically designed with working professionals in mind, allowing those in a global mobile workforce to earn their graduate degree. Study with UW faculty and industry practitioners who offer diverse expertise in their respective fields.
DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development
A flexible, part-time doctoral programme over four to eight years.
Starting October 2021.
The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) provides outstanding graduates with an opportunity to pursue in-depth and rigorous research into the pressing challenges of urban sustainability.
You will receive guidance from your University supervisor, be encouraged to develop your independent research skills through our doctoral training initiatives and have full access to Oxford’s research facilities and online resources.
Potential supervisors are available from a range of specialists across the University of Oxford.
Find out more about the doctoral programme.
Global Mobility Call will gather the world’s top mobility players in Madrid
Global Mobility Call is aimed at becoming the world’s most important event for sustainable mobility. It will contribute to the post-pandemic economic and social recovery and to building much-needed energy resilience in the face of international shocks. Global Mobility Call will bring together leaders across all sectors involved in the development of sustainable mobility policies and business initiatives.
Organised by IFEMA MADRID and Smobhub, with the sponsorship and support of the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (MITMA), Global Mobility Call (GMC) was created as a strategic event to position Spain as the international hub for sustainable mobility, in a decisive context of post-pandemic recovery and in an environment of business development and investment opportunities fostered by the NextGenerationEU funds, the largest stimulus package ever seen in Europe, as well as the European Green Deal, the roadmap to make Europe the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050.
With a global vision, Global Mobility Call will bring together leaders from all sectors to share their vision for the development of sustainable mobility policies and business initiatives at the Madrid Exhibition Centre from 14-16 June 2022. The combined exhibition and congress format will feature the participation of major companies, corporations and multinationals, as well as leading speakers and institutions around the thematic blocks of Tech, Data & Innovation; New Urban Planning; Economic Development & Regulation; Sustainable Transportation; and Future Society.
Contact: gmc@ifema.es
MOVE is the world’s most important mobility event, where disruptive technology and innovation drive a carbon zero future for the entire value chain. Across the mobility spectrum, OEMs, transport operators, tech companies, energy companies, fast growing start-ups and policymakers gather every year to discover next generation technologies being brought into the marketplace. MOVE is their first port of call.
What’s new for MOVE London 2022:
- 15 brand new mobility topics, 33 topics in total!
- 18 stages – double the number at MOVE 2021
- Over 700 C- and Director-level mobility speakers – double last November’s total
- 5,000 attendees – you guessed it, that’s times two!
- 300+ start-ups – that’s triple what we had last year!
- Brand new technical automotive and battery sessions
- Brand new vehicle expo, featuring the hottest car, bus and truck technology
- Return of the much loved Start Me Up pitching contest
- Enhanced and more detailed matchmaking on our app
Free tickets are available for individuals who work for an automotive OEM, fleet manager, or the public sector. Cities Today readers get 50% discount with promo code CITIEST50. Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/35xi1Sc
Where technology, community and commerce converge
MWC Barcelona is the largest and most influential event for the connectivity ecosystem. Whether you’re a global mobile operator, device manufacturer, technology provider, vendor, content owner, or are simply interested in the future of tech, you need to be here.
Why? Because it’s the one time of year where everyone who’s anyone comes together under one roof. Tens of thousands of senior executives from the top global companies, international governments and trailblazing tech businesses converge at MWC Barcelona to make decisions.
- Thought leaders become change-makers
- New ideas turn into business deals
- And networking means remarkable connections
It’s the place to find out where the industry, your business and your career are headed. Miss out on MWC Barcelona, miss out on the next 12 months.
ITS European Congress, Lisbon 22 – 24 May 2023
ERTICO – ITS Europe and the Lisboa Câmara Municipal will host the 15th ITS European Congress in Lisbon, from 22 May to 24 May 2023 under the theme ‘ITS: The Game Changer’. The event will take place at the Lisbon Congress Centre, located in the historical area of Belém, next to the Tagus River.
Lisbon is part of Europe’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem and enjoys global recognition as a welcoming destination. In combination with ERTICO’s dedicated work to promote and develop smart and sustainable mobility solutions and services, the ITS European Congress promises an interactive Conference programme, innovative live demos and an energetic exhibition.
As the largest event in Europe entirely dedicated to smart mobility and digitalisation of transport, the 15th ITS European Congress will deliver an outstanding event built around three pillars:
- An International Conference with a High-Level Programme, Special Interest Sessions (SIS), Technical Paper presentations as well as interactive workshops
- Live demonstrations and technical visits will cover an area of 25.000 sqm to showcasing unique experiences of tomorrow’s mobility solutions
- A lively exhibition filled with cutting-edge solutions focusing on contributing to a more sustainable, smarter and cleaner mobility ecosystem
The ITS European Congress in Lisbon will also offer a cutting-edge exhibition with more than 100 exhibitors, including innovative start-ups area and unlimited networking opportunities.
The sheer speed and scope of innovative and smart mobility solutions, propelled by technological developments as well as social and environmental needs, are unprecedented. Intelligent transport systems and services have started to become more efficient, demand-responsive and safe, but more is to come. The innovative potential of ITS is too vast to foretell the mobile future. We only know that ITS: The Game Changer will keep changing the game – and the future.
For more information, visit https://itseuropeancongress.com/
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