Entitled “Island(ing) Adaptations,” this panel will bring together cross cut representation from high level government officials to innovative designers, financial leaders and policy makers. The title is intended to be a play on “AI'' and denotes the intelligence of how land scarce/water scarce, island-based habitats, historic and contemporary practices across the globe could inform future urban and economic development. The “(ing)” is intended to situate an active role in exploring the subjects surrounding net zero water and design within this broader conversation. Each participant will share their perspectives and (through moderated discussion and Q&A) engage one another and the audience in discussion.

Confirmed Participants :

Henk Ovink (Moderator) - Executive Director Global Commission on the Economics of Water
Quilian Riano (Opening Remarks) - Dean, Pratt School of Architecture NYC
Dr Stephen Hammer (Closing Remarks) - CEO of NY Climate Exchange
Francisca Astaburauga, Director - CCA Chile, Director - Center for Innovative Cities of Architecture, Universidad Del Desarrollo, Santiago Chile
Andrés Blanco, Principal Specialist - Water Resource Management, Inter American Development Bank, Washington DC
Justin Boyer - Partner, Foster and Partners NYC
Laurian Farrell - Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Colin Koop - Partner, Skidmore Owings and Merrill NYC
Clare Newman - CEO and President, Trust for Governors Island, NYC

Rundown:

3:30 PM-4:00PM Arrival/Registration (taking 3:15pm Ferry)
4:00PM-6:00PM Panel and Discussion
6:00PM-7:00PM Reception

Island(ing) Adaptations 2.0 Panel