WTMUPC Conference - Cities in 2050

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WTMUPC Conference - Cities in 2050

CITIES IN 2050 - The Future of Communities, Cities, Regions and Planning.

By PSA/TMAPS

When and where

Date and time

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM EDT

Location

Ev3rgreen Cafe 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile eTicket

WTMUPC is an annual conference alternating between PSA and Toronto’s Metropolitan University Association of Planning Students (TMAPS). WTMUPC is an opportunity for students to discuss relevant urban issues, expand their professional networks, and engage with others outside of the classroom. The theme of this year’s conference is “Cities in 2050’ - it will include individual panels, networking opportunities, charettes, and interactive activities to promote design thinking and critical analysis of the future of the planning discipline.

Topics we will be covering within Cities in the could future include;

  • The future of the planning discipline, how to plan for communities and cities
  • Sustainable cities and green infrastructure through forms of transportation, technology or innovation

Agenda

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakfast Social


Breakfast is included with the WTMUPC 2023 An assortment of pastries, and coffee will be provided to attendees before the opening ceremony. Booths of sponsors and relevant undergraduate student work ...

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Opening Ceremony


Introductions of sponsors, student associations, staff and volunteers The opening ceremony will include an overview of all attendees, remarks from presidents of TMU and PSA and overview of the entire...

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Guest Speaker


20 minute Guest Speaker Talk Guest speakers will be invited to attend the conference and provide insight and knowledge on topics covered by the Cities in 2050 theme.

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Guest Speaker


20 minute Guest Speaker Talk Guest speakers will be invited to attend the conference and provide insight and knowledge on topics covered by the Cities in 2050 theme.

12:50 PM - 1:30 PM

Speed Networking


Students from UW and TMU will be divided up into groups and move around different stations and gain undergraduate planner connections.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Intermission


Lunch will be provided at the WTMUPC 2023 Sponsors and attendees will have the opportunity to explore the UW campus, explore the environment buildings and interact with all conference attendees.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Panel Q&A


Panelists and Moderators will be invited to participate in a live discussion on topics under our theme of Cities in 2050.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Design Charrette


Led by School of Planning staff and students, the design charette will involve team-building, in-depth site analysis, developing design skills and 2-minute pitches.

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Closing Ceremony

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About the organizer

Organized by
PSA/TMAPS