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Conference Program at a Glance

Workshops

Taking place during the afternoon on Monday, 23 September, workshops will address important subjects, such as those listed below (indicative list only). Workshops will be hosted by sponsors at the conference venue and therefore sponsors may also suggest alternative salient topics.

To sponsor a workshop, contact CTBUH President Antony Wood, for more information: [email protected].

Core Conference

On Tuesday, 24 September, convene with global thought leaders in presentations and panel discussions addressing the theme of New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma. Over two days of the core conference, delegates will participate in sessions, organized in nine parallel tracks, that relate to this overarching idea, in addition to the opening and closing plenary sessions (where all 1,200 delegates are assembled in one hall).

Select from dozens of peer-reviewed presentations, featuring critical discussions on the future of urban density, the reduction of carbon emissions and energy consumption, and the transformative potential of new and renewed buildings to change the way we live. This will be accompanied by the CTBUH Awards program (see below), which highlights exemplary projects and innovations from around the world.

Awards Program

The annual CTBUH Awards Program is an important part of conference programming, honoring projects and individuals that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment and achieve sustainability at the highest and most impactful level. Judged by an international panel of experts, the Awards Program recognizes projects in over 20 categories and subcategories, including Best Tall Building, Urban Habitat, Innovation, Structure, and Construction.

The program aspires to provide a more comprehensive and sophisticated view of these industry-leading projects, drive improvements in every aspect of performance, and showcase those that deliver the greatest benefit to the individuals and communities who interact with them. Winners in all categories will present their projects at the CTBUH 2024 International Conference, where the overall winner in each category will be announced. Submissions are also considered for inclusion in our Tall+Urban publication, an annual compendium highlighting the year’s most innovative and pioneering projects.

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Social & Networking Events

Networking and social events are highlights of CTBUH conferences, excellent for making business connections, as well as catching up with colleagues and friends. Typically hosted in the upper floors of a seminal skyscraper, these events showcase incredible views of the host city’s expansive urban context. There will be two major receptions during the conference, a night for sponsors to host their own social events, and a reception in Paris.

Awards Ceremony & Dinner

The highly anticipated Awards Ceremony & Dinner, taking place on Wednesday, 25 September, 6:00–10:00 PM, is the culminating event of the conference, when trophies and titles are conferred on the year’s winning projects. See which Award of Excellence projects advance to category winners and which overall project wins the coveted title of “2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide.”

Off-site Programs

Off-site programs will take place on Thursday, 26 September, in buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure hubs, and key developments throughout London. Register in advance for a wide variety of morning and/or afternoon programs, each exploring a specific theme related to the location with on-site presentations, lively discussions, and behind-the-scenes tours led by professionals involved in the projects.

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Paris Regional Program

Experience Paris through a whole new lens on Friday, 27 September, when attendees will have the opportunity to experience the City of Light through a rich and engaging program. Highlights include bold new projects such as HEKLA, bringing new energy to the La Defense district; Opalia, demonstrating the best possibilities of the mass timber movement; Tour Triangle, upending precedents of form and scale; as well as radical redevelopments of 20th-century edifices, such as Tour Aurore and Tour Montparnasse. Conceived in conjunction with major transportation investments, these projects are transforming the city into a greener, more equitable, and more accessible metropolis, heralding an exciting new era for the city.

The Paris regional city program (with transportation and accommodation paid by the delegate) will incorporate two half-day segments that focus on unique themes, each progressing from a presentation format to expansive tours, site visits, and technical demonstrations.

AIA CES Credits

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is a registered American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Credits (CES) provider. Registered attendees can accumulate AIA-approved CES credits during the five-day event (including Health, Safety & Welfare credits). A certificate of completion will be provided to registrants upon request.