Connect and Create the Future

International Urban Design Conference
13-16 November 2019
Hobart, TAS

The 2019 International Urban Design Conference was held on 13-16 November in Hobart, TAS

The 2019 International Urban Design Conference attracted a range of globally renowned keynote speakers, industry presenters, workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

This two day program created the perfect space for shared ideas, collaboration and the discovery of projects revolutionising urban design.

We are currently in the planning stages of our 2020 International Urban Design Conference and look forward to keeping you updated with future details.

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Why Attend the International Urban Design Conference?

Meet international experts in urban design, planning, construction and development

Connect with a wide network of urban design professionals

Stay up to date with the latest industry policies and procedures

Share ideas, experiences and research

Enjoy post-conference tours to experience food, architecture and natural surrounds

Are you aware of the future direction of urban design?

Without the opportunity to share research, experiences and future plans, the quality of urban living is at risk of major disruption, failed projects and poor future planning.

The International Urban Design Conference is a space designed for urban design professionals.

Hear from experts in urban design, planning, construction and development. Stay up to date with the latest industry practices. Connect with fellow professionals from all facets of urban design.

 

Together, we will build a creative, cohesive and advanced urban design industry.

2019 Keynote Speakers

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Dr Verity Cleland (TAS)

Menzies Institute for Medical Research, UTAS

RAIA, MPIA, AILA, Environment Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission (NSW), Adjunct Professor, UNSW Built Environment

Principal Advisor Urban Design, Urban Design Team, Christchurch City Council

President, International Dark Sky Association Tasmania Inc

Founder and CEO,  Old Ways, New

Lord Mayor Councillor, City of Hobart

Testimonials

Ed Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, Portland State University

The conference is a forum for new and good ideas on design.  I look forward to it every year.

Sofie Pringle, Urban Designer & Phd Researcher, Peddle Thorp & QUT

Great range of speakers, good learning outcomes and representation of industry, academics and government.

Peter Richards, Director, Deicke Richards

A great showcase of great urban design work and practice from Australia and elsewhere.

Geoff Barker, Principal, Pm+d Architects

The International Urban Design Conference offers a broad range of speakers and topics from a wide base of disciplines that impact ideas, experiences and research to inform practice.

Vathana Soeung, Student, The University Of Queensland

As a student I could learn and see a lot of challenges and solutions of city development from this conference.

Download Conference Program

Discover the keynote speakers, industry presenters, networking functions and tour options that took place at the 2019 International Urban Design Conference.

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