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Towards the Best of Worlds

Innovating today by exploring the future

Every era demands its own form, as noted by Bauhaus architect Hannes Meyer in 1926. Today, we find ourselves in the Anthropocene era, characterized by accelerated environmental crises, growing economic challenges, and persistent global inequalities. In light of these pressing issues, a vital question arises: "How can we rethink, enhance, and optimize human living environments in this time of upheaval?"

This seminar aims to share the outcomes of the international workshop "The Future Human Habitat is to Evolve", held at IMREDD in July 2024, bringing together numerous international representatives from 19 cities worldwide.

Participants will explore scenarios and indicators for innovative solutions conceptualized during the workshop for the "Parc Méridia" neighborhoods in Nice and Jernbanebyen in Copenhagen.

By delving into these scenarios and reflections, attendees will learn how futurology can comprehend, provoke, and provide keys to reimagine human habitats, charting pathways for a better future.

Why Participate?

Dive into the exploration of potential futures through scenarios based on in-depth research and prospective methodologies.
Engage in interactive discussions and co-create innovative solutions addressing environmental, urban, and social challenges.
Discover disruptive tools to anticipate local and global transformations of human habitats and become champions of desirable change.
Join a network of change agents and engage in strategic collaborations to shape the habitat of tomorrow.

Program

Interactive Roundtable:
A panel of experts will respond to images and data to discuss possible futures for human habitats. The audience is encouraged to participate actively. (List of participants: Arnaud Reaux (Nommos/ OA), Laurent Tirot (EQUILIS/ FPI), Xavier Carlioz (GRDF/ ATEE), Frederic Beatrix (Blue Architecture/ CICA)) (List of additional participants: coming soon)
Presentation of "FHH is to Evolve" workshop results:
Showcasing scenarios applied to Nice and Copenhagen, focusing on key themes: Governance, natural resources, buildings and economy, technology, energy, and social well-being.
Interactive Walkthrough:
Explore an immersive exhibition (digital and physical) on future human habitats.
Networking Cocktail starting at 6:30 PM:
A friendly moment featuring a surprising experimental activity for exchanging ideas and networking with participants.

Target Audience:

This seminar welcomes all members of the local and regional habitat ecosystem, both professionally and as citizens. Whether you are professionals in innovation, decision-makers, urban planners, architects, researchers, students, or simply interested in the future of our habitat, you are warmly invited!

Organized By:

Mediterranean Institute of Environmental Risk and Sustainable Development (IMREDD) - University Côte d'Azur
Chair "User eXperiences for Smart Life: Home & Mobility" (UX)
Experimental Urban Planning Workshop