China - New Realities
China’s rise over the last 30 years has led to unprecedented economic, political and technological growth and development. In the process, it has transformed to be one of the world's fastest urbanizing nations. By 2025, China will have constructed the equivalent to 10 New York-sized cities. However, China's ambitions and focus has evolved to be a world leader in tackling global issues. This transition placed in motion enormous cultural shifts that have prompted an agenda to elevate both their national and cultural identity.
Now, China sets its sights on their next frontier: a focus on their communities, the future of their younger generations, and the culture they will come to define. New technologies also come into play that re-define how the country governs, how their citizens interact, and how cities are planned as a result. This brings rise to integration of technologies like artificial intelligence to more efficiently manage cities, improve buildings safety, and increase the quality of life for its people. These shifts will affect how people live, work and play and certainly all aspects of our built environment.
As China’s influence grows, what happens inside of China becomes increasingly relevant to all cities around the world. Attendees will benefit from this intensive, three-day forum to meet and interact with notable people and other allied professionals engaged in this important discussion on the new reality in China.
Program Information
Speakers
Travel Information
Rates are $495 and USD $195 for accompanying (non-business) partner/spouse. Full registration will include access to all basic program items, including lectures, tours, lunches, cocktail receptions, and the Gala Dinner. Register here.
Conference Venue
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai
A surprisingly intimate modern hotel located in park-like setting on the riverfront of Shanghai’s new central business district, Lujiazui. Enjoy spectacular views of the skyline, walk the new riverfront greenbelt, and visit Shanghai’s landmark towers, plus see new cultural centers like 1863 Shipyards. Conference attendees will enjoy favorable room rates.
Visas
China requires a visa for visitors holding passports from most other countries, including the USA and the UK. Conference visitors will be responsible for procuring their own visas. Please check with the Chinese embassy or qualified visa agents in your country to learn how to apply. Visa agents may be helpful to avoid in-person visits to a consulate or embassy.
We discourage visitors from registering if you have not secured a Chinese visa by November 1, 2019, as there will be insufficient time for processing which may result in attendees being unable to attend the conference.
For visitors with no other business in China, a tourist visa may be most suitable – this requires proof of round-trip airfare and a hotel booking.
USA Citizens can check visa information here: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/
Note that September and October have several holidays in China which will affect processing times – ensure you apply well in advance of your travel:
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/t1621364.htm
Weather & Air Quality in November
Generally well suited to walking outdoors with a light jacket and small umbrella.
Light rain is possible, usually brief.
Tours should anticipate early evening darkness
Conference space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Proof of membership status is required.
Registration is for the conference ticket only. Fees include all education programs and activities as indicated in the conference program.
Conference participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements.
Program subject to change as needed by AIA International.
AIA International Region shall in no event have any liability to registrants based on claims for indirect, special, or consequential damages of any type whatsoever, and shall bear no other obligation of any type except as expressly stated herein. AIA International Region reserves the right to cancel this conference and shall refund registration fees as applicable.
Refund policy:
30 or more days before the conference - 100% refund
Less than 30 days before the conferencBe - 30 % refund
During the conference - no refund.
Please direct questions to info@aiarchitectsh.org.
November 14-17
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