Launched in celebration of Swissnex’s 20th year anniversary in San Francisco, Metropolis – Sustainable Futures Under Construction explores and shapes the future of cities, focusing on food, energy, and the physical and digital environments.
Globally, cities house half of the world’s population, consume 75% of energy, and generate 75% of CO2 emissions. Addressing food security, energy consumption, and sustainable infrastructure design is vital for resilient cities.
Metropolis creates a space for visionary ideas to emerge by connecting dreamers and doers from both Switzerland and the Bay Area to co-create practical solutions for the future’s most pressing issues.
The celebrations in San Francisco will consist of a 4-day program in November :
Monday, November 6, 2023, 10am–6pm
Carbon Dioxide Removal Conference
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, 9am–12pm
Future Cities Trends
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, 2:15–3:45pm
Roundtable: Sustainable Urban Future in San Francisco
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 4:15–5:15pm
Open House: Guided Tour of Metropolis Exhibitions
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 5:30–8:30pm
Utopian Cities: from current solutions to future realities
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, 9am–12:15pm
Fireside Chats: urban energy systems, digital cities, sustainable construction
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, 1:45–3:15pm
Workshop: imagining urban futures
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, 4:15–5:45pm
Workshop: design thinking for people and places
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, 2:30–3:30pm
Start up session: navigating the US market and VC insights
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, 3:45–5:30pm
Roundtable on architecture & design: localizing a global approach to sustainability
When: November 6-9, 2023
Where: Swissnex, Pier 17, Suite 800, San Francisco
More info and get tickets here
