Four key themes
FIDIC 2009 London will bring together eminent international speakers representing clients, industry, government organisations, funding agencies, consultants, and engineers to discuss and debate how the consulting engineering industry can take the lead in planning and delivering sustainable solutions to the global challenges facing the world’s infrastructure. After each day’s plenary session, participants will break out into workshops to develop key topics.
Industry challenges and responses
Monday 14 September
How consultants and engineers are responding, and should respond, so that their firms continue to play a prominent role:
• The global economy’s impact on infrastructure funding
• Public and private sector funding; what works, when and where
• Truly global partnerships for large, complex projects
• Sustainable solutions for climate change
• Engineering and management resources
• Security and protection against terrorism
• Raising awareness of the engineer’s role
Regional and sectorial hot spots
Tuesday 15 September
Examining those regions, countries and sectors where the challenges will be greatest, and the opportunities to lead the most significant:
• The drivers responsible for regional challenges
• Opportunities and risks
• The main issues for energy generation and conservation, waste management, water supply,
mass transport, and communications
FIDIC - the catalyst for success
Wednesday 16 September (morning)
FIDIC’s role in positioning consultants and engineers as the suppliers of choice for sustainable solutions: the industry’s strategic plan, advocacy; image and profile building; the role of young professionals; best practices; effective interaction with the finance, insurance and legal sectors.
An industry action plan
Wednesday 16 September (afternoon)
The closing session will review all that has been learnt about “Delivering Sustainable Solutions to Global Challenges” to identify a business-focused action plan for consultants and engineers.
Registration and booking for hotel accommodation is now open. Progress Network members qualify for a discount of 33% on the full conference fee (see booking form on conference brochure).
FIDIC 2009 conference programme.