Host: The American University in Cairo
Place: Bassily Auditorium, The American University in Cairo - New Cairo Campus (Google Map)
Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024
Description: The World Urban Campaign Assembly serves as a significant convening of urban development stakeholders, comprising policymakers, academics, urban professionals and civil society organizations. It is held annually in conjunction with milestones events, particularly in parallel to the biennial World Urban Forum. This assembly is hosted by the American University in Cairo (AUC) during the 12th edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo from 4 to 8 November 2024.
The primary objective of the WUC Assembly 2024 is to draw on the results of the activities run by the coalition in the past year, in particular the outcomes of the #HousingMatters thematic campaign and the Egypt Urban Campaign towards WUF12. The Assembly event will also introduce the newly elected leaders of the World Urban Campaign. The day will culminate with a public lecture by Professor Carlos Moreno, renowned for his groundbreaking work on the 15-minute city concept.
PROGRAMME
13:00 -13:30: Arrival
13:30 – 14:00: WELCOME BY AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO & WUC SECRETARIAT (Mary Cross Hall)
Details: Opening remarks and introduction to the day's agenda.
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Speakers:
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Representatives from the American University in Cairo
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WUC Co-Chairs
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Moderator: Christine Auclair, Coordinator, World Urban Campaign, UN-Habitat
14:00 – 15:00: Discover the Future of the AUC Campus within the Growing City (Mary Cross Hall)
15:00 – 15:45: EGYPT URBAN CAMPAIGN (Mary Cross Hall)
Details: Presentation and discussion on the Egypt Urban Campaign.
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Speakers:
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Egypt Urban Campaign Partners
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Moderator: Youssef Beydoun, UN-Habitat
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Topics Covered:
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Overview of the campaign
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Key achievements and results
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Future plans and objectives
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Q&A Session: Audience engagement with the speakers
15:45 – 16:30: HOUSING MATTERS (Mary Cross Hall)
Details: Focused discussion on the results of the #HousingMatters campaign and the Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC) series on the topic.
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Speakers: Key Partners of #HousingMatters UTC Series
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Moderator: Parisa Kloss, Executive Director, Resilient Urban Planning and Development (RUPD) GbR
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Topics Covered:
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Housing challenges
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Innovative solutions
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Policy recommendations
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Q&A Session: Interactive session with participants.
16:30 – 17:00: WELCOME TO NEW WUC STEERING COMMITTEE (Mary Cross Hall)
Details: Presentation of newly elected WUC Steering Committee
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Speaker: WUC Co-Chairs
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Moderator: Christine Auclair, Coordinator, World Urban Campaign, UN-Habitat
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Topics Covered:
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Introduction of newly elected Co-chairs
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Introduction of newly elected Partners Constituent Group Chairs
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Future directions and goals of the WUC
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Q&A Session: Discussion on the roles and expectations of new leaders.
17:00 – 17:20: CLOSING MEETING - (Mary Cross Hall)
Details: Summary of the day and closing remarks.
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Moderator: Christine Auclair, Coordinator, World Urban Campaign, UN-Habitat
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Closing Note by AUC Team
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Thanks to all participants, and this is a reminder about upcoming events and initiatives.
17:20 – 18:00: NETWORKING BREAK - (Bassily Auditorium)
18:00 – 19:30: PUBLIC TALK BY PROF. CARLOS MORENO (BASSILY AUDITORIUM)
Details: Public lecture and interactive session.
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Moderator: Momen M. El-Husseiny, AUC Department of Architecture
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Topics Covered:
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The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet
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Audience Interaction: Open floor for questions and discussions with the public
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MEDIA PRESENCE
More information on: https://www.worldurbancampaign.org/carlosmoreno
