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ISC and its partners organised the 9th edition of the Science Summit around the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) on 12-29 September 2023.
The role and contribution of science to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be the central theme of the Summit. The objective is to develop and launch science collaborations to demonstrate global science mechanisms and activities to support the attainment of the UN SDGs, Agenda 2030 and Local2030. The meeting will also prepare input for the United Nations Summit of the Future, which will take place during UNGA79 beginning on 12 September 2024.
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Wednesday, September 13 • 11:00am - 1:00pm
[VIRTUAL] Building a Resilient Future: Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure and Technological Innovation to Combat Climate Change

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The session aims to convene experts from various fields such as researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners to share their experiences and insights on how sustainable infrastructure development and technology innovation can help combat climate change.

With climate change presenting challenges that require urgent action, it is essential to understand infrastructure that is resilient and can withstand its impact. Fortunately, technology has facilitated the growth of the infrastructure industry, offering solutions to some of the most daunting challenges it faces.

The session will explore how sustainable infrastructure and technology innovation can contribute to building a more resilient future.
Speakers
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Shaikha AlSanad

Program Manager / Research Scientist, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Dr Shaikha Al-Sanad is the program manager for the Sustainability & Reliability of Infrastructure Program at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). The team is involved in risk and reliability assessment of infrastructures, structural health monitoring of various infrastructures... Read More →
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Khaled Mahdi

Secretary-General, Supreme Council for Planning and Development
Khaled A. Mahdi is the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Planning andDevelopment (GSSCPD) of Kuwait, and is the Program Director of the Country Plan ActionProgram of UNDP in Kuwait. He is a member on several high-level government boardsand committees, such as the Public... Read More →
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Hasan Kamal

Member of Kuwait Municipal Council., Kuwait Municipal Council.
Dr. Hasan Kamal is currently a Member-Elect of the Municipal Council of Kuwait, since 2013. He participated in membership of several committees, including the Technical Committee, Capital Governorate committee, Hawalli Governorate Committee, Environment Committee, Master Plan Committee... Read More →
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Eyad Masad

professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University and a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M at Qatar
Dr. Eyad Masad is a professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University and a professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M at Qatar.  He is also the Executive Director of Global Partnerships in the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station... Read More →
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Osamah Al-Sayegh

Research Scientist., Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).
Dr. Osamah Alsayegh is a Research Scientist at the Energy and Building Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). He was the Executive Director of the Energy and Building Research Center, Acting Executive Director of the Environment and Life Sciences Research... Read More →
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Jafarali Parol

Research Scientist, KISR
Dr Jafarali Parol has Academic and industry experience for 20 years. He iscurrently working as a Scientist at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Kuwait. Prior to joining KISR, Dr Jafarali worked as a Scientist at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Ministry of... Read More →

Convenors
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Shaikha AlSanad

Program Manager / Research Scientist, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Dr Shaikha Al-Sanad is the program manager for the Sustainability & Reliability of Infrastructure Program at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). The team is involved in risk and reliability assessment of infrastructures, structural health monitoring of various infrastructures... Read More →

Wednesday September 13, 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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