ctbuh2018.org

Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE • 20–25 October

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Key Dates

About the Conference

3 Conference Synopsis

4 Why Dubai?

5 Why Abu Dhabi?

6 Themes, Call for Involvement & Program Overview

7 Why & Who Should Attend?

Venue & Program

8 Venue & Hotel

10 Social Events

11 Day 1 Workshops: Dubai

12 Day 4 Off-Site Programs: Dubai

13 Days 5–6 Regional City Program: Abu Dhabi

14 Traveling to the Middle East

Registration & Sponsorship

16 Registration Rates

17 Sponsorship Opportunities

18 Selected Past Sponsors of CTBUH Events

19 Expected Conference Attendance

20 Previous CTBUH Conferences

23 About the CTBUH & Contact Details

24 Industry Endorsement

What’s Inside

The CTBUH is a registered American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Credits (CES) provider. Registered professionals can expect to accumulate up to 30 hours of CES credits during the six-day event (including AIA Health, Safety & Welfare and Sustainable Design credits). A Certificate of Completion will be provided to registrants upon request.

Conference Summary

Dates20 – 25 October 2018

VenueJW Marriott Marquis Dubai: The World’s Tallest All-Hotel Building

Anticipated Audience1000+ Delegates / 45+ Countries (see more on page 19)

PresentationsCall for Speakers & Official Launch 31 October 2017 Initial Abstract Submission Deadline 31 January 2018Initial Abstract Acceptance Notification 28 MarchPeer Review Comments Back 16 May Final Abstract Submission 27 JuneSpeaker PowerPoint/Poster Submission Deadline 29 August

Registration DeadlinesEarly Bird Registration 25 AprilRegular Rate Registration 15 AugustLate Registration 16 August onwards

The era of the traditional Metropolis, fanning out in waves of decreasing density from a single core central business district, may be coming to an end. As we approach the new normality of cities housing 10 million or more inhabitants, those best positioned for the future are evolving along polycentric, multi-nodal lines, with several central business districts, ideally all offering something slightly different to the urban inhabitant. When focused around transit nodes and well-planned infrastructure, embracing high density, public space and civic functions, this amalgamation of “several cities within a city” perhaps offers the best opportunity for a sustainable future for the many millions of people who will move into cities over the coming decades.

There is perhaps nowhere that demonstrates this concept better than our host city for the core of the 2018 conference, Dubai. Indeed, it could be argued that Dubai, a city that has largely risen in just three short decades, is a pure result of this de-centralized urban approach, comprised as it is of evocative-sounding districts – Downtown Dubai; Business Bay; Dubai Marina; Festival City; Palm Jumeirah; and several others. New “centers” are still being added, including Midtown; Emirates Business Park; Meydan One; and Dubai Creek Harbour, anchored by the under-construction Dubai Creek Tower. The same is true of many Middle Eastern cities, and most certainly our second host city for the conference, Abu Dhabi, where the drive toward polycentrism has been accompanied by a profound and concerted effort to forge a unique urban and architectural identity.

Equally as important as the centers themselves is the infrastructure that connects them. To enable the creation of new urban centers that match the socioeconomic intensity of longstanding metropolitan hubs, we must devise practical means of transportation that maximize geographical access and provide extensive city services, not just in the horizontal direction, but vertically. Such systems will progress the concept of transit-oriented development along a course of natural evolution, to polycentric city-building.

For the full synopsis, see ctbuh2018.org/synopsis

Conference Synopsis Confirmed Sponsors (as of 3 October 2018)

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Diamond

Platinum

Silver +

Gold

Bronze Supported By:

WORLDARCHITECTURENEWS.COM

Why Dubai?

CTBUH Returns After 10 Years

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is one of the most prolific centers of tall building construction anywhere in the world, and its population continues to skyrocket, driving the need for still more activity. With more than 175 buildings over 150 meters, and 43 more under construction, the city has the world’s third-largest number of such buildings. When the CTBUH International Conference last came to Dubai 10 years ago in 2008, the population was only 1.6 million – it is now 2.6 million. Almost 60% of the 150-meter-plus buildings now standing had not been completed in 2008. Ten years is thus an eon in this context. Considering the global recession that ensued after 2008, Dubai’s resilience is all the more remarkable.

Just as important as the march of individual buildings being constructed, entire new districts – the “centers” of this polycentric city – are springing up from the desert, and even from the Arabian Gulf itself. The major property developers in the Emirate are fashioning new mixed-use districts with waterways, ski slopes and shopping malls with areas rivalling entire cities. Connected by vast roads and the growing Metro network, these are typically anchored by one or more signature tall buildings. Even the Burj Khalifa had not been completed when CTBUH last came to Dubai. To maximize your understanding, there is no substitute for visiting an urban phenomenon like this. Join CTBUH in Dubai this October for an unforgettable experience!

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Why Abu Dhabi?As the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and the country’s second-most populous city, Abu Dhabi has emerged as a major urban focal point in the Middle East, rising prominently on a collection of islands and along the mainland near the Persian Gulf. What was once a comparatively small town in the early 1960s has rapidly expanded – both horizontally and vertically – into a modern, advanced metropolis known for its commercial, cultural, and industrial operations. A wholly distinct entity, it is in many ways the counter-node to Dubai in the Emirates, in the same sense that each of these cities is itself composed of multiple “polycenters.”

The polycentric growth has been accompanied by a concerted effort to forge a local identity. The city’s recent skyscrapers reflect the marriage of Arab architectural traditions and local imperatives of sustainability with international preferences. Projects such as Al Bahar Towers and ADNOC Headquarters feature innovative active and passive solar mitigation strategies, and employ numerous green technologies. Meanwhile, entire urban districts are being established that present new models for urban development in the Middle East. Masdar City, for example, has become a real-time testing ground for net-zero technology at the neighborhood scale and the incorporation of autonomous vehicles for personal transit.

With a youthful population and committed policies toward technological advancement and diversification away from fossil-fuel revenue, Abu Dhabi is experiencing a quantum leap into the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the dynamism of this capital city firsthand.

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Themes & Call for Involvement

Program Overview

The 2018 conference will convene speaking and poster presentations, program rooms, exhibitors and panel discussions, focused on the overall conference theme: “Polycentric Cities: The Future of Vertical Urbanism”. After a plenary session each morning, three symposiums and five parallel tracks will operate.

Please note that the deadline for abstract submissions was 31 January 2018. Abstract submissions should ideally relate directly to the conference theme. However, as the CTBUH annual conference always embraces and accommodates a wide range of disciplines – such as engineering, construction, development, urban planning, and more – a percentage of abstracts with topics outside the direct conference theme will be accepted.

All abstracts will be subject to peer review before possible acceptance into the conference program. NOTE: No paper substantiations will be required for the 2018 conference – only abstract submissions.

For more information, visit: ctbuh2018.org/abstractsubmission

For each accepted abstract, one author will be eligible to present at the conference. Only the author that will present will be eligible to register for the conference at the subsidized presenter registration rate.

*All presenters at the 2018 conference must be CTBUH members at either the organizational or individual level. If interested in membership, contact Stephanie Bowman at sbowman@ctbuh.org.

Note: Due to Friday being the weekend in large parts of the Middle East, the conference will begin on a Saturday and finish on a Thursday.

Afternoon

Morning

Evening

Saturday20 October

Core Conference

Off-Site Workshops

CTBUH Leaders Meeting &

Registration / Collection of Conf. Materials

Tall Building and Urban Off-Site Programs

Tall Building and Urban Off-Site Programs

Day 1Reception

Sunday 21 October

Core Conference

Presentations, Panel Discussions & Exhibition

Sponsor Social Events

Monday22 October

Core Conference

Presentations, Panel Discussions & Exhibition

Day 3 Reception

Tuesday23 October

Off-Site Programs

Conference End or Continue to Abu Dhabi

Thursday25 October

Regional City Program

Wednesday24 October

Regional City Program

Abu Dhabi Reception Conference End

Abu DhabiOff-Site Programs

Abu DhabiRegional Program

Abu DhabiRegional Program

Travel to Abu Dhabi

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Who Should Attend?As the recognized international authority on tall buildings, CTBUH conferences differ significantly from the many commercial conferences now being held around the world, in terms of both quality of knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities (see industry leader endorsement on rear cover). Dissemination of best-practice information is of primary importance at every CTBUH conference. Thus, every presentation given at the 2018 Conference will be substantiated by an abstract and captured in the form of powerpoints and videos for dissemination after the event. All delegates will receive a USB drive at the event, containing a PDF of every PowerPoint to be given at the conference. In addition, an extensive report and archive of the conference and all the material presented will be collated. Additional benefits include:

• Learn from distinguished experts on the latest in tall buildings, infrastructure and urban development

• Gain knowledge and insight in the latest thinking on sustainability• Network with top, internationally-influential industry leaders• Develop collaborative partnerships and business leads• Earn Continuing Professional Education Credits• Better understand the business opportunities in the Middle East

& internationally• Promote your company through sponsorship or exhibiting• Influence best-practice thinking and policy making• Experience the dynamic cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi• Tour seminal tall buildings and urban spaces (completed and

under construction)• Enjoy social-networking events at top venues• Experience the multi-national, multi-disciplinary network of the CTBUH

Colleagues from all disciplines with a connection to tall buildings and urban habitat are encouraged to attend, including the following professions:

• Building Owners & Managers• Building Funders & Developers• Building Occupiers and Tenants• Contractors & Construction Firms• National & Local Government Officials• Code & Regulatory Authorities• Architects & Urban Planners• Engineers (all disciplines)• Cost Consultants & Surveyors• Insurers & Legal Firms• Project/Construction Managers• Fire & Life Safety Professionals• Geotechnical/Foundation Firms• Transport, Infrastructure & Landscape Companies• Material & Building System Suppliers• Building Façade Design Firms• Elevator Consultants/Suppliers• Energy Companies• NGO’s & Academics

Why Attend?

Every conference delegate will receive a USB drive containing a digital copy of all abstracts and every presentation given at the conference. To learn about sponsoring this USB drive, see separate sponsorship opportunities, at ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship.

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Dubai Venue & HotelJW Marriott Marquis Dubai

The core conference will be held in the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, the world’s tallest all-hotel tower complex. Located in Business Bay on Sheikh Zayed Road, the twin-tower venue boasts stunning views over Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Water Canal, an array of exceptional amenities, and 5-star accommodations. Completed in 2012, the building design is inspired by the date tree, a recognized symbol of Arab culture. The podium provides a central hive of activity for the towers: with numerous restaurants and bars, an extensive business center with conference halls and meeting rooms, a banquet hall, spa and health club, as well as retail outlets, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium.

Very favorable, negotiated rates at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai mean that you can stay in this prime location during the conference for highly competitive rates. In particular, as a non-profit organization, CTBUH has to guarantee a minimum number of rooms at the hotel, so delegates are urged to help reduce this risk to the Council by

please staying at the conference hotel.

Visit ctbuh2018.org/hotel for hotel rates and booking!

Dubai’s population is projected to grow from 2.6 million in 2017 to 3.5 million in 2030. Projects such as Dubai Creek Harbour, anchored by “the World’s Next Tallest Observation Tower”, will add thousands of residential units per year in order to accommodate the growth.

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Dubai Venue Plan

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Social EventsThe social events are always a highlight of CTBUH conferences, excellent for business networking as well as catching up with colleagues and friends.

There will be four nights of social events held in conjunction with the 2018 conference, as outlined below:

The venues for some of these events are currently being determined, but similar venues at other recent CTBUH conferences have included:

• Sydney’s first skyscraper, 33 Alfred Street, and the new Barangaroo Towers, 2017 Australia conference

• The tallest buildings in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong: Ping An Finance Center, CTF Finance Centre, and International Commerce Centre, 2016 conference

• One World Trade Center & the Empire State Building, 2015 New York conference

• Searcys Club under the fantastic crowning glass dome of The Gherkin building, and The Shard, 2013 London conference

• Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 2008 Dubai World Congress

Abu Dhabi Reception: 24 October (Wednesday)Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid

Day 1 Reception: 20 October (Saturday)Burj Khalifa

Day 3 Reception: 22 October (Monday)Atlantis, The Palm

Day 2 Sponsor-InvitedSocial Events: 21 October (Sunday)Venues across Dubai

New for 2018!

2008 Dubai World Congress:Jumeirah Beach Hotel

2017 Australia Conference:The Calyx, Sydney Botanical Garden

2016 Shenzhen, Guangzhou & Hong Kong Conference: Ping An Finance Center

Sponsor a Social Event!

See [link to add] for more details!See ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship for more details!

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Day 1 Workshops: DubaiThe first day of the conference will be dedicated to half-day Off-Site Workshops on specific themes. The purpose of these workshops is to:

• Establish the most salient issues, challenges, and trends

• Develop recommendations for standardized methods and establish criteria for categorization

• Create or expand a CTBUH International Committee on the subject

• Work towards the production of a CTBUH Technical Guide

The following 12 Off-Site Workshops will take place in Dubai:

• Advanced Construction Techniques• Fire, Life Safety + Security• High-Rise Residential• High-Rise Water Use• Prefabrication and Modular Construction for High-Rise Buildings• Skyspaces• Smart Design Tools• Tall Building Damping• Tall Building Seismic Considerations• The Urban Context for Tall• Towards Net-Zero Energy Skyscrapers• Vertical + Horizontal Landscaping

Sponsor an Off-Site Workshop!

These recent CTBUH technical guides and research reports are all a direct result of various CTBUH Working Groups and workshops.

See [link to add] for more details!See ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship for more details!

2016 Shenzhen, Guangzhou & Hong Kong Conference: Ping An Finance Center

Day 4 Off-Site Programs: DubaiThe fourth day of the conference will be dedicated to Off-Site Programs, which will take place across buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure hubs, and key developments throughout Dubai. Delegates are able to choose two different programs, by registering in advance for the morning and afternoon, from a selection of options. In each program, delegates will hear from colleagues on a specific theme related to the program location through on-site presentations, followed by extensive tours of the sites led by professionals involved in the projects.

11 Off-Site Programs will take place in Dubai, at the following places:

• Al Wasl Tower

• Burj Khalifa

• ICD Brookfield Place

• The Index

• Marina Gate II

• Mashreq Bank Headquarters

• Museum / Office of the Future

• One Za’abeel

• The Opus

• Palm Tower

• Town Square Dubai

Sponsor an Off-Site Program!

See [link to add] for more details!See ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship for more details!

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Days 5–6 Regional City Program: Abu DhabiDelegates will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi on Days 5 and 6 of the conference, where they will engage in a rich 2-day program that explores the city’s premier developments, infrastructure hubs, and cultural sites. This regional city program (with transportation and accommodation paid by the delegate) will incorporate four half-day segments that focus on unique themes, each progressing from a presentation format to expansive tours, site visits, and technical demonstrations. The programs will be led by CTBUH experts and will take place at prominent venues in Abu Dhabi.

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See [link to add] for more details!See ctbuh2018.org/hotel for rates and booking!

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Stay at the Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad Towers, site of the main Abu Dhabi program, at very favorable, negotiated rates. It is recommended to stay at the conference hotel.

Sponsor a part of the Abu Dhabi Program! ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship

New York12 hrs 50 mins

São Paulo15 hrs 15 mins

Moscow5 hrs

London7 hrs 55 mins

Johannesburg7 hrs 55 mins

Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, benefits from a globally central location!

Traveling to the United Arab Emirates

Dubai

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Beijing7 hrs 45 mins

Melbourne13 hrs 25 mins

Abu Dhabi is 1.5 hours away from Dubai by bus. Visit Abu Dhabi on our Regional City Program to see projects such as Al Bahar Towers and ADNOC Headquarters.

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United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Abu Dhabi1 hr 30 mins

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Registration Notes:

For Registered Delegates Only5

Days 1, 3 & 5 Social Events USD 150 (≈ AED 550) Each

Day 2 Sponsor Social Events FREE for registered delegates

Social Events

Early Bird Registration(payment before 25 April)

Regular Rate Registration (payment 26 April – 15 August)

Late Registration (payment after 15 August)

Presenter / Leader6 Member Non-

MemberPresenter /

Leader6 MemberNon-

MemberPresenter /

Leader6 MemberNon-

Member

Day 1 Half-day Workshops (Dubai)1

20 OctoberUSD 100 (≈ AED 367) USD 100 (≈ AED 367) USD 100 (≈ AED 367)

Days 2 & 3, Core Conference (Dubai)2

21 & 22 October

USD 600(≈ AED 2,202)

USD 800(≈ AED 2,936)

USD 1000(≈ AED 3,670)

USD 800(≈ AED 2,936)

USD 1000(≈ AED 3,670)

USD 1200(≈ AED 4,404)

USD 1000(≈ AED 3,670)

USD 1200(≈ AED 4,404)

USD 1400(≈ AED 5,138)

Day 4 Off-Site Programs (2 No. – Dubai)3

23 OctoberUSD 200 (≈ AED 734) USD 200 (≈ AED 734) USD 200 (≈ AED 734)

Days 5 & 6, Abu Dhabi Program4

24 & 25 October USD 300 (≈ AED 1,101) USD 300 (≈ AED 1,101) USD 300 (≈ AED 1,101)

Note: Registration payments are required to be paid in US Dollars (USD), as the payment is collected by the CTBUH Headquarters Office in Chicago, USA. Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) rates shown here are indicative only, based on an exchange rate of 3.67. All payments must be in US Dollars at the rates portrayed, irrespective of daily exchange rate fluctuations.

Registration Rates

1. Day 1 Half-Day Workshops (Dubai) = Delegates will choose one half-day workshop for Saturday morning, which will be hosted outside the Conference center.

2. Days 2 & 3 Core Conference (Dubai) = Two full days of Conference sessions in Dubai (Sunday & Monday) + 2018 conference digital proceedings + 2 lunches + 6 coffee breaks.

3. Day 4 Off-Site Programs (Dubai) = Delegates will choose one morning program and one afternoon program on Tuesday, which take place within seminal tall buildings and urban spaces around Dubai.

4. Days 5 & 6 Regional City Program (Abu Dhabi) = Delegates can travel to Abu Dhabi for a 2-day program hosted within seminal tall buildings and urban spaces in that city. Travel and accommodations to be paid by delegates. Note: only delegates registered for the Core Dubai Conference can attend the Abu Dhabi Regional Program.

5. Registrations for the Day 1 & Day 3 Networking Receptions can only be accepted for delegates registered for the 2-day Core Dubai Conference. If delegates would like to express an interest in attending the Day 2 Sponsor Social Events, please select this option and further information will be sent to you; attendance is free for delegates registered for the core Dubai Conference. For the Day 5 Networking Reception, delegates must also be registered for the Abu Dhabi program.

Registration online at:ctbuh2018.org/registration

6. Presenter/CTBUH Leader Registration = For presenters notified of accepted abstracts or CTBUH Leaders only. For each accepted presentation, only one presenter is entitled to the reduced registration rate.

7. Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund, minus a USD$100 cancellation fee (per delegate) will be given if written notice of cancellation is received by 15 August 2018. A 50% refund will be given after 15 August – 30 August 2018. No refund will be given for cancellation after 30 August 2018 due to costs incurred by CTBUH for each delegate at that time. No refunds will be given for those who register at an incorrect rate. No refunds will be given for those who do not attend the conference. If you cannot attend the conference we are happy to accept a substitute colleague without penalty up to 27 September 2018. No substitutions are allowed after 27 September 2018.

8. Reimbursement Policy: If a delegate wishes to change his/her booking and this is possible within the terms of the Cancellation Policy above, then a $30 administration and bank fee (per delegate) will be charged on any reimbursement refund.

9. Payment: Registrations are not confirmed until payment is received. If a payment is not received within 24 hours of registration, then the registration may be canceled. A 3% bank fee will be charged for all credit card payments; a $20 bank fee will be charged for all wire transfers.

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There are opportunities for sponsorship of this key gathering at Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Each package includes exclusive sponsorship of a unique aspect of the conference (e.g., a Program Room, a Social Event, a Workshop, the Conference delegate bags, a lunch or coffee break, etc.). Promote your company brand to industry leaders and develop collaborative partnerships and business leads!

Here’s an example of sponsorship opportunities:

Social Events Program Rooms Conference Collateral

Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsor Social EventsOn the Sunday evening, sponsors at the Silver level and above will have the opportunity to organize their own social events, for which delegates will register directly through the conference registration system. Sponsors will have freedom in determining the location and nature of their event, with CTBUH supporting through promotion and attendance. Sponsors may also extend invitations to non-conference attendees.

See ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship for more details.

Lunch and Coffee Breaks

See [link to add] for more details!See all sponsorship details and separate brochure at ctbuh2018.org/sponsorship

Platinum + SymposiumPlatinum + Symposium sponsors will work in collaboration with CTBUH to host and deliver a major standalone branch of the Conference, centered around a definitive hot topic in the tall building industry. Each Symposium will take place in one of the conference ballrooms (thus accommodating 200+ attendees) and be focused on a series of presentations, panel discussions, seminars, and technical demonstrations that provide a deep exploration of the topic.

See ctbuh2018.org/platinum for more details.

Off-Site Programs

New for the 2018 Conference!

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New World Development Company Limited

Selected Past Owner/Developer/Operator Sponsors of Recent CTBUH Events:

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1000+ Delegates45+ Countries

Expected Conference Attendance

Colleagues from all disciplines with a connection to tall buildings and urban habitat will be in attendance.

Attendance by Profession

Attendance by Region

Government/Institute/Academic

10%

Construction & Suppliers

15%

Engineering (all types)

20% Architecture/Urban Planning/

Interiors20%

Tenant/Occupier

15%

Owner/Developer

20%

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Most Recent Conference: CTBUH 2017 Australia

Title: Connecting the City: People, Density & Infrastructure

Date: 30 Oct–3 Nov 2017

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane

Total Number of Attendees: 1,200 (sold out 3 weeks in advance!)

Total Number of Countries represented: 44

Total Number of Companies represented: 450

Attendance by ProfessionAttendance by Region

10%Government /

Academic / Institute / Research123 No.

17%Owners /

Developers / Occupiers / Property

Managers201 No.

18%Material / System

Suppliers217 No.

11%Contractors /

Project Managers / Cost Consultants

139 No.

21%Architecture / Urban Planning / Interiors

248 No.

23%Engineering

(all types)272 No.

4%Rest of World

57 No.

10%Europe

124 No.

13%Americas151 No.

24%Asia

285 No.

49%Australia583 No.

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Brookfield Properties Global

Lendlease Corporation Global

JLL Global

AMP Capital Investors Australia

Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited Hong Kong

UEM Sunrise Malaysia

Mirvac Developments Australia

Ping An Real Estate China

Ayala Land Philippines

Hongkong Land Limited Hong Kong

New World China Land Hong Kong

Parkland Real Estate Development China

Shechtman Israel

Cbus Property Australia

Centuria Property Fund Australia

ICD Property Australia

Investa Property Australia

Lavenue Investment Corporation Vietnam

Mercury Invest Vietnam

PNB Merdeka Ventures Malaysia

PT Farpoint Prima Indonesia

Total owners/developers/investors/property managers in attendance = 201 people; 80 companies

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Top 20 Owner/Developers/Investors/Property Managers (based on number of registered deligates) Note: Logos indicate 2017 sponsors

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Delegate Feedback (Based on 389 returns out of 1,200 total delegates)

Which session format did you enjoy the most?

Did the Conference fulfill your reason for attending?

“I really enjoy the knowledge sharing and high-level networking. As a practitioner in the Asia Pacific region coping with rapid urbanization, my work and projects often were, and continue to be, super high-rise buildings. CTBUH’s most updated information is very useful.”

– Kenneth Hau, HKIA

“The quality of the papers, presentations, building visits and networking were all first rate. All too often I have attended conferences where you gain very little technically and the attendees are really just part of a glorified club. That is definitely not the case with any events organized by CTBUH, and this one in particular.”

– Ian Duncombe, ChapmanBDSP

“The conference was a superbly organized event. High class speakers and cities, and even the venues were appealing to me.”

– Martin Baerschmidt, Edge Design

“This was my first CTBUH conference, and it won’t be my last. The conference opened my eyes to how the rest of the world approaches tall building development, from which I learned a great deal.”

– Dominic Callanan, Mirvac

Off-Site Programs

20|20 Panel Discussions

Conventional Three-Speaker-in-a-Session Format

Standard Panel Discussion

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Top 20 Contractors & Consultants(based on number of registered deligates)Note: Logos indicate 2017 sponsors

Arup

WSP

AECOM

Multiplex

Turner Construction / Turner International

Bates Smart

Arcadis

Irwinconsult

Woods Bagot

Grimshaw Architects

Laing O’Rourke

Ridley

AI.

Architectus

BG&E

HASSELL

Permasteelisa Group

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Inhabit Group

Ramboll Group

Robert Bird Group

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Total contractors & consultants in attendance = 659 people; 270 companies

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Previous CTBUH Conferences

Selected Past Conferences:

The Council holds at least one conference per year in an active tall building city around the world. Below is a selection of proceeding covers from some of the Council’s past events, spanning a history of 49 years.

Seoul, 2004 Melbourne, 2001 Amsterdam, 1995Sao Paulo, 1997Kuala Lumpur, 2003

Los Angeles, 1988 Singapore, 1984 Sydney, 1973Chicago, 1986 Paris, 1977 Bethlehem, 1972Kuwait, 1992 Hong Kong, 1976Hong Kong, 1990

Mumbai, 2010

Chicago, 2009

Shanghai, 2012 Seoul, 2011

The Unique Challenges of Building Tall in Historic Cities

CTBUH 2013International Conference

11–13 June | The Brewery | London, UK

www.ctbuh2013.com

London, 2013New York, 2015 Shanghai, 2014Shenzhen, Guangzhou & Hongkong, 2016

Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, 2017

Dubai, 2008 8th World Congress

Tall & Green: Typology for a Sustainable Future

About the CTBUHThe Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is the world’s leading resource for professionals focused on the inception, design, construction, and operation of tall buildings and future cities. Founded in 1969 and headquartered at Chicago’s historic Monroe Building, the CTBUH is a not-for-profit organization with an Asia Headquarters office at Tongji University, Shanghai; a Research Office at Iuav University, Venice, Italy; and an Academic Office at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. CTBUH facilitates the exchange of the latest knowledge available on tall buildings around the world through publications, research, events, working groups, web resources, and its extensive network of international representatives. The Council’s research department is spearheading the investigation of the next generation of tall buildings by aiding original research on sustainability and key development issues. The Council’s free database on tall buildings, The Skyscraper Center, is updated daily with detailed information, images, data, and news. The CTBUH also developed the international standards for measuring tall building height and is recognized as the arbiter for bestowing such designations as “The World’s Tallest Building.”

Contact General Enquiries: CTBUH2018@emirates.com

Conference Hotline: +97142748760 08.30–16.30 (Dubai time) Sunday–Thursday

Abstracts: presenters@ctbuh2018.org

Sponsorship: sponsorship@ctbuh2018.org

Registration: registration@ctbuh2018.org

CTBUH Headquarters

The Monroe Building104 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 620Chicago, Illinois 60603, USAPhone: +1 (312) 283-5599

Local Conference Steering Committee

This committee is a group of CTBUH members based in the city where the Conference is located, who make a one-year commitment to assist with steering the overall direction of the conference, including helping organize speakers, sponsors, and off-site programs. Please note that committee members must be CTBUH members. To learn more about the 2018 Dubai Steering Committee, see ctbuh2018.org/committees. To express an interest in joining, contact info@ctbuh2018.org.

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Dubai’s footprint has grown by 142 square kilometers due to land reclamation alone. Entirely new urban clusters, such as Palm Jumeirah, have sprouted in Dubai where there was once only sea.

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“CTBUH conferences are THE tall building / urban conferences to attend, for learning of the latest advances in the typology, for considering the future of sustainable cities, and

for business networking. We strongly encourage your attendance at this event...”

Statement endorsed by the industry leaders listed below:

Ahmad Abdelrazaq Talal Al Maiman

His Excellency Mohammed Ali AlabbarWilliam Baker

Nicholas Billotti Stefano BoeriAlbert Chan

Joseph ChouDouglas Durst

Karl FenderJeanne GangArthur Gensler

James GoettschKeith GriffithsJianping Gu

Mounib HammoudChristoph Ingenhoven

Helmut JahnZhaoHui Jia

Ron KlemencicStephen Y.F. Lai

Senior Executive Vice President, Samsung CorporationCEO & Managing Director, Kingdom Real Estate DevelopmentChairman, EmaarStructural Engineering Partner, Skidmore, Owings & MerrillPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Turner InternationalFounder/Partner, Stefano Boeri ArchitettiDesign Director of Planning & Development, Shui On Land LimitedChairman, Taipei Financial Center CorporationChairman, The Durst OrganizationDirector, Fender Katsalidis ArchitectsFounder, Studio Gang ArchitectsChairman, Gensler Chairman and CEO, Goettsch PartnersChairman, AedasPresident, Shanghai Tower Construction & DevelopmentCEO, Jeddah Economic CompanyFounding Principal, ingenhoven architectsFounding Principal, JAHN ArchitectsChief Deputy Architect, Greenland GroupChairman & CEO, Magnusson Klemencic AssociatesManaging Director, Rider Levett Bucknall

Daniel LibeskindYansong Ma

Winy MaasHiroo Mori

Jean NouvelJames Parakh

William Pedersen Cesar Pelli

Leslie RobertsonJames Robinson

Adrian SmithWerner Sobek

Richard TomasettiRafael Vinoly

Chris WilkinsonCarol Willis

Mun Summ WongMike Wong

Kenneth Yeang Jerry Yin

Junjie Zhang

Architect/Owner, Studio Daniel LibeskindFounder & Principal Partner, MAD ArchitectsCo-Founding Director, MVRDVExecutive Vice President, Mori BuildingArchitect, Ateliers Jean NouvelUrban Design Manager, City of Toronto Planning DepartmentPrincipal, Kohn Pedersen Fox AssociatesSenior Principal, Pelli Clarke Pelli ArchitectsOwner, Leslie Earl Robertson, Structural EngineerExecutive Director, Hongkong LandFounding Partner, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectureFounder, Werner Sobek GroupFounding Principal, Thornton Tomasetti Lead Designer, Rafael Vinoly Architects Principal, Wilkinson Eyre ArchitectsFounder and Director, The Skyscraper MuseumFounding Director, WOHA ArchitectsDeputy Managing Director, Sun Hung KaiPrincipal, Hamzah & Yeang Senior VP & Chief Architect, SOHO PropertiesChairman, ECADI

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