AFTERNOON PASS

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM SGT

Immerse yourself in a world of learning and inspiration with the AlterCOP afternoon pass! This FREE pass provides you with entry to all afternoon plenary sessions, featuring renowned speakers and thought leaders who will share their expertise and insights. Join us for these enlightening discussions on thought-provoking topics.

Day Opening: Sustainable Cities & Tourism

Time: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Quick Glance on COP29 by Anne Langourieux, Core Team (AlterCOP)
Brief introduction to Sustainable Cities & Tourism by Aish Prasad, Lead - Sustainable Cities & Tourism (AlterCOP)

Corporate Testimony: Public Transportation in Singapore - SBS Transit

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Speaker: Lynette Lee, Assistant Manager (SBS Transit)

Panel discussion: Going beyond Sustainable Tourism

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Presentation #1: Introduction to regenerative tourism by Andrew Cameron, Founder & CEO (Enzyme)
Presentation #2: Nature based Attractions - Conservation and Education by Ou Guojian, Deputy Vice President, Sustainable Solutions (Mandai Wildlife Group)
Panel Discussion
- Speakers: Andrew Cameron, Founder & CEO (Enzyme); Ou Guojian, Deputy Vice President, Sustainable Solutions (Mandai Wildlife Group): Loic Dujardin, Head of Sustainability (Traveloka); Andrew Dixon, CEO & Founder (Nikoi and Chempedak islands)
- Moderator: Fangqin Chuah, Ex-CoFounder (Terraformers)

Expert Talks: What does a sustainable city look like in an urbanised society

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Talk #1: Inclusivity and liveable cities
- Speaker: Sadaf Ansari, Director of Studies (Ridge View Residential College - NUS);
Talk #2: Designing cities for the aging population
- Speaker: Jean You, PhD Researcher (Singapore ETH Center - SEC)
Talk #3: Soft and Hard infrastructures of sustainable cities
- Speaker: Diganta Das, Associate Professor (NTU) & Co-Chair, Sustainability Learning Lab (SLL)

Expert Talks: Innovation in Smart Cities and the impact of technology

Time: 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Talk #1 - Waste management a critical enabler for Smart cities and Sustainability
- Speaker: Dr AiYing Wang - Regional President & CEO (Envac)
Talk #2 - Enabling smart cities with technology
- Speaker: Kavickumar Muruganathan, ESG Policy & Planning Director - APAC (Microsoft)

Expert Talks: Cooling Singapore - Heat Management

Time: 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM SGT
Talk #1: Feeling the Heat: Urban Heat Snapshot
- Speaker: Tony Chan, Planning Leader - Southeast Asia (Arup)
Talk #2: NUS BEAM Project
- Speaker: Marcel Ignatius, Senior Research Fellow (NUS)

EVENING PASS

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM SGT

The Evening pass gives access to AlterCOP 29 - Spotlight Programme. It offers an opportunity to explore complex topics with various speakers and formats, while enjoying drinks in a relaxed networking atmosphere.

An evening on Sustainable Cities: How can Singapore develop for sustainability?

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Registration and a time to enjoy refreshments & network with other attendees.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm:
- Keynote #1 - URA Design masterplan & Engagement by Chiu Wen Tung, Group Director (Research & Development) (URA, Urban Redevelopment Authority)
- Keynote #2 - Green Building Masterplan - targets, initiatives, ongoing projects from a building lifecycle perspective by Li Yiyang, Deputy Director, Facility Management Transformation Department, (BCA - Building and Construction Authority)
- Keynote #3 - Transforming Cool to Comfort - Building Resilience for a Warming World by Dr. Wolfgang Kessling, Partner (Transsolar Energietechnik) and Visiting Professor (NUS);
- Panel Discussion - Acommodate for sustainability while maximising the comfort of citizens - Govt, Design, Waste management
  - Panellists: Dr AiYing Wang - Regional President (Envac); Dr. Wolfgang Kessling, Partner (Transsolar Energietechnik) and Visiting Professor (NUS); Chiu Wen Tung, Group Director (Research & Development) (URA, Urban Redevelopment Authority)
  - Moderator: Sadaf Ansari, Director of Studies (Ridge View Residential College - NUS);
9:15 pm - onwards: Networking & Mingling - Finish off the evening by chatting and connecting with fellow attendees.

WORKSHOPS

Unlock more AlterCOP experiences with workshops! Each ticket grants you exclusive access to one workshop, so be sure to select a ticket for every workshop you’re eager to attend!

WORKSHOP: Enroads Simulator Game

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM SGT
Description: A workshop using En-ROADS simulator to test and explore cross-sector climate solutions.
Facilitator: Andras Komlosi, Founder (SPECC.earth)

WORKSHOP: Mobility Collage

Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM SGT
Description: a fun and collaborative workshop offering insights into how transportation affects climate resilience and community well-being.
Facilitator: Thibaut Meurgue, co founder & Caroline Chauvin, sustainability analyst (The Transmutation Principle)

AlterCOP 29 - Sustainable Cities & Tourism

20th November