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2024 World Green Infrastructure Congress

Posted 12 08 2024

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Tamaki Makaurau Auckland September 3-5

We’re thrilled to announce that the 11th World Green Infrastructure Conference (WGIC2024) is set to take place in Auckland from 3-5 September 2024. Proudly hosted by the University of Auckland, over 100 distinguished speakers from around the world will convene to advance nature-based infrastructure solutions.

If you’re passionate about sustainability, it’s an event not to be missed! WGIC2024 provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, professionals, and policymakers to delve into cutting-edge strategies for creating sustainable urban environments, enhancing climate resilience, and nurturing biodiversity.

There’s a fantastic lineup of distinguished keynote speakers, including:

Sir Ashley Bloomfield, The University of Auckland
Rt. Hon. Simon Upton, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
Kingi Makoare, Ngāti Whātua Orakei
Rob Stokes, Net Zero Cities
Dr Lyla June Johnston, Indigenous scholar, anthropologist and community organiser
Julia Watson, Designer, Academic, and Author
Eamon Nathan, Reconnecting Northland
Dusty Gedge, Green Infrastructure Professional

View the full programme details.

Register Now!

As a valued member of our landscape architecture community, we are pleased to invite you to join this changemaking event. Until 15 August, enter the code NZILA2024 to access a discounted ticket rate.

Full 2 Day Registration rate: $850 (including gst) - $400 saving

Day Registration rate: $450 (including gst) – $200 saving

Note: Offer only applies to ticket sales between 2 August and 15 August only, noting no refunds for pre-purchased tickets.