Construction Magazine January 2018 | Page 52

ASSOCIATIONS AND EVENTS

EVENT FUTURE CITIES SHOW 2018 LOCATION DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE , DUBAI , UAE DATES 9-11 APRIL

www . futurecitiesshow . com The second edition of the Future Cities Show is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals , which were set by the United Nations and adopted by 193 countries in September 2015 . The Future Cities Show is a platform for local and international institutions from various industries to showcase their latest technologies that are going to redefine the way we live . The show will focus on three pillars : sustainability , innovation and happiness . There will be over 19,000 visitors and 100-plus exhibitors across 141 countries .

EVENT THE WORLD GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL CONGRESS 2018 LOCATION TORONTO , CANADA DATES 3 – 7 JUNE

www . worldgbc . org Titled “ Building Lasting Change with WorldGBC Congress Canada ”, the event will see Green Building Councils , international speakers and delegates from five regions of the world ( Europe , Africa , MENA , the Americas , and Asia-Pacific ) combine with CaGBC members , enabling Canadian delegates to showcase local expertise to international attendees to encourage collaboration , innovation and business exchange .
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