FUTURE CITIES SUMMIT '23
Towards a Net Zero and Climate-Resilient Nigeria
19 -20 JULY 2023 | 9:00 AM Daily (GMT+1) | Abuja Continental Hotel
BUILDING AFRICA'S
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
The theme of the 2023 edition of the Future Cities Summit is “Towards a Net Zero and Climate-Resilient Nigeria". The Summit will provide a forum to discuss the current state of the Nigerian built environment and explore potential strategies and policies to increase the country’s stock of green buildings as well as make our cities more sustainable.
The Summit will do this through the lens of the World GBC’s Africa Manifesto for Sustainable Cities and the Built Environment, a roadmap of policy priorities and programs intended to guide Africa’s transition to greater urban sustainability. The Summit will also serve as a forum to acknowledge progress and showcase achievements in the areas of green building and urban sustainability in Nigeria.
Why Attend the FutureCities Summit?
Thought Leadership
Get insights into the latest insights, trends, and perspectives for sustainable development in Africa.
Industry Networking
Connect with key local and international players in the sustainability industry for business opportunities.
Sustainability Advocacy
Presentations from policymakers and interactions for sustainability advocacy.
Recognition & Brand Visibility
Promotions of individual and corporate contributions to the industry and the success of the event.
Event Speakers
HE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai CON
Keynote SpeakerThe immediate past executive Governor of Kaduna State, past minister of FCT, and author of the book: The Accidental Public Servant. In 1982, he founded El-Rufai & Partners, a quantity surveying consulting firm with three partners which he managed until 1998. He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Harvard University, Georgetown University and University of London.
HE Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai CON
Keynote SpeakerKalim M. Shah
Senior Country Manager, IFC Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra LeoneKalim M. Shah is Nigeria’s Senior Country Manager at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a role he assumed in July 2021. Prior to the appointment, Kalim was a Chief Investment Officer responsible for IFC’s investments in Manufacturing for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Kalim M. Shah
Senior Country Manager, IFC Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra LeoneCristina Gamboa
CEO, World Green Building CouncilCristina is the CEO of the World Green Building Council. She is a passionate advocate for green buildings and cities as one of the most effective solutions to climate change and a means to deliver social justice and other environmental goals. Cristina previously worked as CEO of Colombia Green Building Council and thanks to her efforts, sustainability in construction became mainstream in Colombia.
Cristina Gamboa
CEO, World Green Building CouncilProfessor Adesoji David Jiboye
Professor of Architecture, Sustainable Housing, Urban Design and Development. He is also a registered Architect holding a Bachelors degree, a Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Architecture, and Urban Planning from University of Lagos and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife, respectively. His areas of research and publications are in housing and Sustainable Urban development studies. He has published widely in both national and international research outlets, and belongs to several academic and professional organizations home and abroad.
Professor Adesoji David Jiboye
Professor of Architecture, Sustainable Housing, Urban Design and DevelopmentDr. Nihal Al Sabbagh
Director, Environas | Country Director, Sustainable Green Environment Initiative EgyptDr. Nihal Al Sabbagh
Director, Environas | Country Director, Sustainable Green Environment Initiative EgyptDr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq
Principal Finance Specialist#EnergyTransition I Senior Policy Adviser #Healthcare #SDGs #ESG I VC Investor #Healthcare #Tech #Sustainable Energy I WEF Young Global Leader
Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq
Principal Finance SpecialistTessa Brunette
Associate Director, ARUPTessa Brunette is an architect and building envelope designer who specializes in delivering integrated design solutions that are grounded on sustainable principles. She has experience working on a range of projects, from masterplanning and infrastructure implementation to specialist façade and multidisciplinary building engineering design services. She is passionate about sustainability and her work often utilizes the knowledge of diverse teams located in different geographies. She is a natural fit in her role as design integrator with a technical focus on building envelope design and performance.
Chilufya Lombe
Partner, Solid Green ConsultingChilufya Lombe is a mechanical engineer that has extensive experience in both performance and accreditation modelling for sustainability projects and performed energy modelling for the first Green Star rated office and retail buildings in South Africa. With a background in traditional mechanical design, Chilufya has a special interest in detailed modelling of building systems to optimise energy usage using advanced building simulation tools such as DesignBuilder and EnergyPlus.
Chilufya Lombe
Partner, Solid Green ConsultingProf. Clinton Aigbavboa
Professor of Sustainable Human Development in Construction ManagementProfessor Clinton O. Aigbavboa is a Full Professor of Sustainable Human Development in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; with a multidisciplinary research focus on the built environment. Before entering academia, he was involved as quantity surveyor on several infrastructural projects, both in Nigeria and South Africa. He holds a PhD in Engineering Management and has published over 500 research papers in his areas of interest. He has extensive knowledge in practice, research, training and teaching.
Prof. Clinton Aigbavboa
Professor of Sustainable Human Development in Construction ManagementRich Event Sessions to Choose From
- 9:00-9:15
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Arrival and Welcome
- 9:15-9:30
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Opening Session
- 9:45-10:15
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Keynote Address 1
Future Cities of Nigeria
- 10:15-10:30
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Goodwill Messages
- 10:30-11:00
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Sponsor Events/Presentations
- 11:00-11:30
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Keynote Address 2
The Africa Manifesto
- 11:30-11:45
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Goodwill Messages
- 11:45-12:00
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Sponsor Events/Presentations
- 12:00-13:00
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Plenary Session 1
Sustainable Cities
- 13:00-14:00
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Break
- 14:00-14:30
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Sponsor Events/Presentations
- 14:30-15:45
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Thematic Sessions 1-3
1. Building Resilience
2. Zero Waste Cities
3. Nigeria Energy Transition
- 15:45-16:00
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Day 1 Closing Session
- 16:00-16:30
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Networking/Departure
- 9:00-9:30
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Arrival and Welcome
- 9:30-9:45
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Opening Session
- 9:45-10:15
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Keynote Address 3
Financing Future Cities
- 10:15-10:30
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Goodwill Messages
- 10:30-11:30
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Plenary Session 2
Clean & Green Energy
- 11:30-13:00
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EDGE Awareness Workshop
- 13:00-14:00
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Break
- 14:00-14:30
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Sponsor Events/Presentations
- 14:30-15:45
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Thematic Sessions 4-7
4. Green Financing
5. Public-Private Partnerships
6. Frameworks for Sustainability 7. Lessons from Abroad
- 15:45-16:00
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Day 2 Closing Session
- 16:00-16:45
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Networking/Departure
Media Features
The event, which is part of the IFC EDGE Green Building Market Transformation Programme will take place in Abuja and bring together key stakeholders within the real estate and construction sector. Themed ‘Towards a Net Zero and Climate-Resilient Nigeria,’ it aims to catalyse change in the built environment by exploring innovative strategies and policies to enhance green...
Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), through its EDGE Green Building Market Transformation Program, are set to host the Future Cities Summit to address sustainable building practices to accelerate net zero and climate resiliency in urban development in Nigeria...
The summit which IFC will be hosting through its EDGE Green Building Market Transformation Programme is also aimed to accelerate net zero and climate resiliency in urban development in Nigeria. The organisers, Green Building Council, Nigeria, disclosed in a statement on Monday that the event would take place on July 19-20, 2023...
Insights from GBCN
Our Venue
Address
Abuja Continental Hotel
(formerly Sheraton Hotel )
1, Ladi Kwali Way,
Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
GBCN Office
Plot 805, Paul Unongo Street,
Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria
Call us
+234 906 056 3790
Email us
partnerships@futurecities.ng
partnerships@gbcn.org.ng