38th FIABCI Global Business Summit
Overview
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN REGISTER ONSITE AT THE EVENT VENUE, THE NH GENT BELFORT HOTEL IN GHENT, BELGIUM, ON 4 & 5 DECEMBER 2019.
As the world becomes more urban and population expands, so does the need to build. But buildings alone generate nearly 40% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Making cities more sustainable, one green building at a time, is thus more urgent than ever.
From planning to design, construction to operation, adopting greener practices have multiple environmental, economic, and social benefits. Under the theme “Green Buildings and Innovative Urban Planning”, the 38th FIABCI Global Business Summit will dive into the processes that will help all professionals from the real estate industry to design a more sustainable path towards fulfilling the needs of the present without compromising the future.
It seems only fitting that the summit takes place in Ghent, a young and dynamic Belgian city that has rightfully earned its green credentials over the years with a progressive approach to sustainable living. Through social and property tours, participants will have the chance to explore the city and understand why it has been a finalist for the European Green Capital Award for two years running.
The exciting program of this year’s edition of the FIABCI Global Business Summit also features panel discussions, forums, trainings, workshops and a start-up pitch that are sure to deepen one’s knowledge about green buildings and the innovative tools available to take sustainability goals to the next level.
Agenda
- Reception / Registration
- Panorama of Belgian Real Estate Market
- Official Opening Ceremony
- Keynote - Green Buildings and Innovative Urban Planning
- Mayor of Ghent's Welcome Remarks
- Coffee Break
- Energy Efficiency for Buildings & Constructions
- Presentations followed by panel discussion
- Networking Lunch ($)
- Lunch break
- Entertainment
- "FIABCI Regional Division Forum"
- Green Buildings and Innovative Urban Planning - Geographical Overview
- "Start up pitch"
- 10 presentations (10 slides x 20 Seconds each)
- Coffee Break
- Workshops - Energy Efficiency
- Social Tour
- Discover Ghent by Boat
Speakers
Coming soon.
Partners
Coming soon.
LOGISTICS
Brasserie The Foyer
Social Tour on Friday 6 December
Brasserie The Foyer
Restaurant on the first floor of the impressive municipal theatre NT Gent serving Belgian-French cuisine.
Visit WebsiteBalcony terrace with a lovely view of St Bavo’s Cathedral and the Belfry.
Registration fees
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DISCOVER & NETWORK
EDGE Expert Training (Ticketed course)
Wednesday 4 December from 9:00 to 17:30. Limited number of participants.
EDGE Expert Training
EDGE Experts are accredited by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. Get the opportunity of being able to work on a new green building certification scheme that is available in 150 countries around the world. EDGE Experts encourage the construction sector to design and build green by serving as trusted and experienced advisors. They bring their skills, insights and thorough understanding of the EDGE software to instill confidence that a project is certifiably green. EDGE Experts are required to have a higher education qualification in a construction industry-related field, or three years’ experience and a higher education qualification of any kind. Your CV will be requested for validation.
Visit WebsiteTo become an EDGE Expert, you will need to participate for the full day of training. After you have taken this course, you will have the information you need to take the EDGE Expert exam. The exam is run by Procredit and costs $100. You will be provided with the ID number and with the EDGE Expert training certificate of attendance , which will allow you to take the exam (even online) within two months. Once you pass the exam, you will become an accredited EDGE Expert through the International Finance Corporation. You will be provided with more information on the exam and accessing your exam ID during the course.
THE CENTRALE AND DOK NOORD
Property Tour included in standard package
THE CENTRALE AND DOK NOORD
The ‘Centrale’ is an electricity plant. We are going to visit the old part with the protected turbine hall and the current power station. The visit to the classified old power station (1925) can exceptionally be extended with a visit to the operational power station which is also the heart of the Ghent district heating, which was already started in 1958. This visit requires good mobility from the visitors because there are a lot of stairs to do.
Visit WebsiteDok Noord: just north of Dampoort, a new commercial and shopping centre has erected at a former industrial site. The Oude Dokken are located in the northern part of Ghent, between the junction of the Gent-Dampoort station and the Muide district. In 2004, the autonomous municipal company AG Urban Development Company (AG SOB), which is responsible for managing the project, launched a competition for the urban design Oude Dokken. This urban design is a first, non-binding approach to filling in the project area. The competition was won by the leading Dutch agency Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).
Boat Trip and evening at "Il trovatore" (Ticketed event)
Thursday 5 December from 18:00 to 19:00 (Boat Trip) and from 19:00 to 23:00 (Il Trovatore)
Boat Trip and evening at "Il trovatore"
See the city from the water! Take a boat trip and enjoy historic Ghent with its wealth of museums, medieval streets and 12th century architecture. No better time to do this as during winter evenings when the whole city is lit up. It's like floating in a fairy tale...
Visit WebsiteAfter the boat trip it's time to head off to "il Trovatore" crypt, very conveniently located underneath the venue hotel NH. This is a truly unique location. Time to mix and mingle with old and new FIABCI friends and to enjoy a Belgian night filled with good food, excellent beers and great music!
Chocolate Workshop followed by Dinner at Cour Saint-Georges
Friday 6 December from 17:00 to 19:00
Chocolate Workshop followed by Dinner at Cour Saint-Georges
Visitors from around the world take home delicious Belgian chocolates as a souvenir of their trip and as gifts for friends and family. However, it’s extra special for visitors to make their own chocolates, in a workshop, having been taught the techniques by an expert chocolatier.
Visit WebsiteAfter the workshop will follow a Dinner at the Court Saint-Georges, one of the oldest stones in the heart of Ghent. With their charming hospitality and original interior, you can sit back and enjoy the peace and serenity of this building, located in the old heart of Ghent.
Belfry Tour followed by Dinner at Cour Saint George
Friday 6 December from 18:00 to 21:30
Belfry Tour followed by Dinner at Cour Saint George
The Belfry in Ghent is not only a beautiful tower with an unforgettable view from the tour, it is also a solid stone colossus. With a guide, we do a tour of the Belfry where the carillon room is also visited.
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FAREWELL DINNER
DE OUDE VISMIJN - Saturday 7 December from 19:00 to 23:00
FAREWELL DINNER
"The Oude Vismijn' shelters event halls and was known, before its spectacular renovation as the oldest fish, meat and vegetables market in the city center of Ghent.
Visit WebsiteThis top location, in the historic centre of Ghent, will impress you without any doubt. The view you have from the Oude Vismijn is simply unparalleled, especially at night....
WELCOME RECEPTION
DE KROOK - Wednesday 4 December from 19:00 to 22:00
WELCOME RECEPTION
DE KROOK - Wednesday 4 December from 19:00 to 22:00 This place is a wonderful piece of architecture. The monumental building, which incorporates works by artist MichaëlBorremans, was designed by the Ghent architecture firm Coussée & Goris Architecten and their partner TV RCR Aranda Pigem Vilalta Arquitectes. This Spanish architecture firm also won the Pritzker Prize this year, the highest international distinction for architecture.
Visit WebsiteNo better place for FIABCI-Belgium to welcome the Global Business Summit delegates from all over the world! Over a nice glass of bubbles and some delicious bites we will be able to catch up and meet old and new friends.
BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH (Ticketed event)
Wolfers Room, NH Hotel, Thursday 5 December from 12:30 to 14:00
BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH
This event is reserved to a limited number of delegates registered in advance giving an opportunity to have a lovely networking lunch with each other and with VIP guests and speakers of the Congress.
Visit WebsiteEach participant has to present himself/herself in 20 seconds which will facilitate exchanges with potential partners.