"GreenCityCon 2026: Redefining Urban Planning and Sustainable Architecture"
Theme: "Building Resilient Cities: Integrating Sustainability, Innovation, and Community in Urban Futures"
We invite you to the "GreenCityCon 2026: Redefining Urban Planning and Sustainable Architecture", scheduled for January 2026
This year’s conference centers on the theme: "Building Resilient Cities: Integrating Sustainability, Innovation, and Community in Urban Futures," offering a vibrant platform to discuss innovative practices, sustainable design strategies, and the real-world challenges shaping urban environments today. The event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation.
GreenCityCon 2025 brings together a distinguished global audience, including urban planners, architects, civil engineers, environmentalists, developers, policymakers, academics, and sustainability advocates. This prestigious gathering aims to foster collaborations across disciplines to reimagine how cities can grow sustainably, responsibly, and equitably.
The conference will explore cutting-edge topics such as climate-resilient urban design, smart cities, green infrastructure, sustainable building technologies, renewable energy integration, adaptive reuse, waste management innovations, and community-centered urban policies. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, share case studies, and present solutions to critical urban challenges of today and tomorrow.
Attendees will benefit from a comprehensive program featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, technical sessions, workshops, and interactive networking opportunities. GreenCityCon 2026 offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase innovations, exchange knowledge, and build partnerships that will shape the future of sustainable cities. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Dubai — either in person or virtually — to engage in pioneering dialogues, transformative research, and impactful collaborations.
Conference Objectives & Scope
Who Should Attend?
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Students & Early-Career Researchers
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Call for Papers
We invite original contributions focused on innovative research, transformative case studies, theoretical advances, and best practices in urban planning, sustainable architecture, and smart city technologies. Selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings and considered for journal partnerships.
Submit your abstracts early to secure your speaking opportunity!
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Conference Program Highlights
About Dubai
Dubai is a global city known for its visionary architecture, dynamic economy, and commitment to innovation and sustainability. As a leader in smart city initiatives and green urban development, Dubai offers a fitting backdrop for GreenCityCon 2026.
Participants will experience a city that blends tradition with futuristic innovation — from sustainable skyscrapers and eco-resorts to vast green spaces and clean energy projects.
Beyond the conference, Dubai offers world-class attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, Museum of the Future, the historic Al Fahidi district, and breathtaking desert landscapes. Its excellent connectivity, safety, and hospitality make it a perfect destination for international gatherings.
Come and discover how Dubai is redefining the future of urban living!
Venue Information
Venue: To be announced shortly — Premier 5-Star Location, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(Full address and details will be shared upon confirmation.)
The venue will provide state-of-the-art conference facilities, high-speed internet access, sustainable event practices, luxury accommodation options, and proximity to major city attractions, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience for all participants.
Conference Program Outline
Day 1- January 2026
Session- 1
Name: Abdulrahman S ALHabeeb- CEO of the International Dates Council, Saudi Arabia
Title: Various Architectural Uses of Date Palms
Session- 2
Name: Geonho Hong- Department of Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering, Hoseo University, South Korea
Title: Effect of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Performance Improvement According to Steel Fiber Shape
Session- 3
Name: Swarnamouli Majumdar- CEO & Founder, Zenext AI, Montreal, Canada
Title: Voice AI and IoT-Enabled Autonomous Vehicles: Building Safer, Greener, and Smarter Cities for the Future
Day 2- January 2026
Session- 1
Name: Dijana Vukovic- University of the North, Jurja Krizanica 31b, 42000 Varazdin, Croatia
Tilte: The Economic Architecture of Urban Resilience: Integrating Sustainability, Innovation And Community into Urban Development
Session- 2
Name: Jose Angel Siles Lopez- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Córdoba, Spain
Title: Smart Cities: Integrating IoT in Urban Waste Management
Session Speaker, UAE
Session Speaker, UAE
Session Speaker, Spain
Session Speaker, Croatia
Session Speaker, Canada
Session Speaker, Saudi Arabia
Session Speaker, Korea
Session Speaker, USA
Keynote Speaker, Lithuania
Keynote Speaker, Lithuania
Keynote Speaker, Romanian