More than half of the world today is living in urban areas, from small towns to huge megacities. The world's economic system is increasingly an urban one with overlapping networks of transportation, production and trade. A city's prospects thus depend critically on effective city planning and management in terms of physical planning, social and economic development as well as city regeneration in order to build livable and sustainable cities.

This conference focuses on addressing issues, providing solutions and highlighting successful case studies to issues pertinent in City Development such climate change, encouraging economic betterment in inner cities, promoting investments, creating sustainable urban planning strategies, downtown regeneration, PPP, new township development, developing city infrastructure, preserving cultural heritage, disaster management and many more.

A strategic vision is required to foster a metropolitan growth and competitive plan. Forward thinking and integrated planning are required to manage and sustain the growth. In order to confront the challenges posed by this unprecedented rate of urban growth and increasing urban poverty, cities need to plan ahead in order to make more strategic choices. A vision of this scale can only be met by turning ideas and experience into action; so whether you are a driver or enabler towards City Development efforts and projects, you will find this highly anticipated 4^th Annual City Development conference an excellent platform to network, exchange ideas, seek business opportunities and to tap into the experience of key industry leaders.

Follow your own agenda with a choice of six streams over 2 days

Stream One:     Sustainable Urban Planning

Stream Two:     Downtown Regeneration and Renewal 

Stream Three:  Public Private Partnerships 

Stream Four:    New Township Development

Stream Five:     City Infrastructure

Stream Six:       Investment and Opportunities

For further enquiries and brochures, please contact Ms. Esther at estherw@marcusevanskl.com

Key Issues and Topics

• Discover the latest success stories and best practices in urban planning, development and project management
• Expand business by identifying specific growth area and projects
• Discover the latest financing options and instrument available for PPP
• Obtain information on infrastructure development and latest trend on urban planning 
• New trend on green building concept and LEED certification 
• Leverage on the energy saving and latest technology for environment
• Up-date with new standards in design and quality of build for city redevelopment
• Effective  branding of your cities into a strategic living environment and tourism spot
• Network opportunities with the authorities, international organizations, top industry players and discover investment and business opportunities

Moreover

· This is very high profile and attended by real decision makers

· This help to facilitates meetings between you and the your potential business partner

· This is supported by global leaders

· This is extremely cost-effective

· This help you to create a year round advantage

Target Market

•Director Generals
•MDs / Directors / CEOs / CFOs / VPs
•Heads of Infrastructure
•General Managers
•Heads of Planning & Town Planning
•Heads of PPP & Project Financing

From:
•Government departments - Federal, State and Local Councils
•Municipal and Regional Government Authorities
•Regional Development Agencies
•Property developers
•Infrastructure projects
•Major construction and engineering firms
•Banking & Finance Industry including Investment banks
•Institutional Investors
•Urban designers and developers
•Leisure and hospitality operators
•Transport industry

Also Senior Executives of key organisations involved in the design and construction of:
•Leisure Developments
•Residential Developments
•Commercial Developments
•Public Works Projects
•Property Development Projects
•Shopping Centres
•Government and Civic Buildings