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TABLE OF CONTENTS G-STIC 2017 3THEMATIC CLUSTERS 4PARTNERS 5PROGRAMME 6BRUSSELS 7VENUE 8ACCOMMODATION 8PREVIOUS CONFERENCES 9-10CONTACT DETAILS 11

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GLOBAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION CONFERENCE THAT FOCUSES ON TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE SDGSThe G-STIC series will draw upon the best available knowledge and real life expertise to support the technological discussions in the UN and other international policy forums as they relate to the SDGs, the climate goals and the Means of Implementation of binding multilateral environmental agreements.

G-STIC IS MORE THAN A CONFERENCE SERIESWith the series, G-STIC aims at building a knowledge base and global expert network in support of the technological transitions needed for the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. G-STIC aims to help accomplish those technological transitions by contributing a robust advisory system on integrated technological solutions to the United Nations and other multilateral governance systems.

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE SDGSIntegrated means that solutions are contributing to a systemic change (transition) and that these proposed technological solutions also consider the social acceptability and economic affordability. G-STIC approaches the required technological innovations from a user perspective and takes into consideration the regulatory environment needed to introduce these integrated solutions, as well as the need for regional differentiation. The goal of G-STIC is to accelerate the development, dissemination, and deployment of integrated technological solutions that are feasible, acceptable and affordable from both an economic and social point of view.

GUIDED BY AN INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEEG-STIC is guided by an International Advisory Committee that is composed of more than 40 senior representatives from different UN agencies and participating expert institutes in one or more of the G-STIC thematic clusters or cross-cutting themes.

6 THEMATIC CLUSTERSAGRICULTURE & FOODTransition to small-scale organic agriculture

ENERGYEnergy positive communities

CIRCULAR ECONOMYThe role of Industry 4.0 as a technological driver for the Circular Economy

SUSTAINABLE TECH & DEVELOPMENTLow-cost technology innovations for low-income stakeholders

URBANIZATIONPathways for sustainable cities of the future

WATERTurning the tide on water resource degradation

4 CROSS-CUTTING THEMESCLIMATE-SMART TECHNOLOGYAssessing the impact of technological solutions on climate change

GENDER MAINSTREAMINGGender proofing the 6 thematic clusters

ICT AS ENABLING TECHNOLOGYMaking ICT work: co-design for sustainable lifestyles

YOUTH ENGAGEMENTG-STIC Student & Research Challenges

10 THEMES TO IMPACT THE CHANGE TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MODELS

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

URBANIZATIONENERGYAGRICULTURE& FOOD

SUST. TECH. & DEV.

WATER

CLIMATE-SMART TECHNOLOGY

GENDER MAINSTREAMING

ICT AS ENABLING TECHNOLOGY

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

G-STIC 2017 THEMATIC CLUSTERS

5 OBJECTIVES TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT & DISSEMINATION OF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

For each of the individual themes that will be part of G-STIC 2017, 5 distinct objectives will help accelerate the development, dissemination and deployment of sustainable technologies:

1. Reviewing science, technology & innovation relevant to sustainable development2. Promoting collaboration among science, technology and innovation communities3. Translating cutting-edge technology research into actionable agenda items4. Facilitating co-creation processes and open innovation labs5. Identifying globally relevant emerging technological innovations

Each of the 10 themes will be managed by a dedicated team. With a clear intention to foster co-creation practices, all teams will invest in the buildup of international learning networks and dynamic communities of committed practitioners – as part of a process to define and develop an impact strategy.

KICKING OFF A LONG-TERM ORIENTATION PROCESS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION PATTERNSTo successfully foster co-design and co-production of solutions for the implementation of the SDGs and the Climate Challenge Agenda, G-STIC aims to attract over 1500 participants to its conferences from a wide range of sectors with a focus on technology and private sector research experts, complemented by international policy experts and members of civil society.

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IAC (INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE) PARTNERS AQUAFED - The International Federation of Private Water OperatorsDESA - UN department of Economic & Social AffairsFAO - Food & Agriculture OrganisationIIASA - International Institute for Applied Systems AnalysisINBAR - International Network for Bamboo and RattanITU - International Telecommunications UnionTEC - Technology Executive CommitteeTERI University - The Energy & Resources Institute UniversityUNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentUNFCCC - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeUN HABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeUNIDO - United Nations Industrial development OrganizationUNITAR - United Nations Institute for Training and ResearchUNRIC - United Nations Regional Information CentreUNU-IAS - United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of SustainabilityUN WOMEN - United Nations Entity for Gender EqualityWOC - World Ocean Council…

STRATEGIC PARTNERSCSCP - Collaboration Centre on Sustainable Consumption and ProductionCTCN - Climate Technology Centre & NetworkGeSI - Global e-Sustainability Initiative IRENA - International Renewable Energy AgencyOVAM - Public Waste Agency of Flanders…

PARTNERSDA - Development AlternativesEIT Raw Materials - European Institute of Innovation & TechnologyENoLL - European Network of Living LabsERIA - Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East AsiaGSGF - Global Smart Grid FederationIETC - International Environmental Technology CenterIMEC - Interuniversitair Micro-Elektronica Centruminno4sd.net - Global Network of Networks about Innovation for Sustainable DevelopmentIRP - International Resource PanelISWA - International Solid Waste AssociationMEDRC - Middle East Desalination Research CentreThe South Centre - Intergovernmental policy research and analysis institution of developing countriesUNCRD - United Nations Centre for Regional DevelopmentWssTP - Water Supply and sanitation Technology Platform…

PARTNERS G-STIC

ORGANIZING PARTNERS

The Flemish institute for technological research isthe prime research and

technology organization on cleantech and sustainable development in Belgium.

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

African Centre for Technology Studies

The Energy & Resources Institute

Asian Institute of Technology

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The G-STIC Conference series will be hosted jointly by VITO (the prime research and technology organization on cleantech and sustainable development in Belgium) and its international partners ACTS (African Centre for Technology Studies), AIT (Asian Institute of Technology), IITD (Indian Institute of Technology) and TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) . The first edition of this new conference series will be organized in Brussels from October 23 to 25, 2017.

DRAFT PROGRAMME DAY 2 (24 OCTOBER)8:00 – 9:00 REGISTRATION

9:00 – 10:30 CEO PANEL OCEANS

10:30 – 11:15 COFFEE BREAK

11:15 – 13:00 AGRICULTURE& FOOD

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & INDUSTRY 4.0

ENERGY POSITIVE

COMMUNITIES

SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT

CITIES &URBANIZATION WATER ICT

TOPICAL SESSIONBAMBOO

TOPICAL SESSION SUSTAINABLE

BUILDING MATERIALS

13:00 – 14:00 LUNCH



ENERGY POSITIVE

COMMUNITIES



TOPICAL SESSIONBAMBOO

TOPICAL SESSION SUSTAINABLE

BUILDING MATERIALS

16:00 – 17:00 COFFEE BREAK + REGISTRATION VISITORS UN DAY

17:00 – 19:00 UN DAY: SUSPENSION OF G-STIC2017 TO CELEBRATE THE UN DAY (CO-ORGANIZED BY CIFAL)

19:00 – 20:00 RECEPTION UN DAY


9:00 – 11:00 Panel: Smart Cities PULLING IT TOGETHER: INTEGRATED FRAMEWORKS FOR THE TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES AND ECONOMIES AND TOPICS FOR FUTURE EDITIONS OF G-STIC


11:30 – 13:00 HIGH LEVEL PLENARY CLOSING SESSION

13:00 – 14:00 FAREWELL LUNCH


10:30 – 12:00 PLENARY OPENING SESSION

12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH



ENERGY POSITIVE

COMMUNITIES



TOPICALSESSIONCO2 AS A

RESOURCE




ENERGY POSITIVE

COMMUNITIES



TOPICALSESSIONCO2 AS A

RESOURCE

17:15 – 18:00 INTEGRATED PLENARY SESSION

18:00 – 19:00 A TOUCH OF BELGIAN FLAVOURS

PROGRAMME

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BRUSSELSCAPITAL OF BELGIUM AND THE HEART OF EUROPEApart from being the centre of European politics, Brussels has a fascinating an old history that dates back to the 11th centuryThe city of Brussels has evolved countless times throughout history but some of the monuments, buildings and streets still exist today. Throughout the ages Brussels city has been the home of kings, the hub of activity for trade and enterprise from porcelain to tapestries and to this day you can still see the outline of the original city walls built into the modern cityscape.

In 1830 Belgium became independent and Brussels became the capital of Belgium and is now one of the most international cities in de world.

Brussels:• Is an international financial centre• Hosts the headquarters of the European Union and the North

Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.)• Offers high-calibre scientific resources • Has flexible economic infrastructures that have enabled it to

keep pace with the great technological changes of the 21st century

• A fine and beautiful city and well known for:- its Grand-Place as one of Europe’s most resplendent architectural settings- its Atomium, its Manneken-Pis, its Gueuze and its Kriek, its waffles and its chocolates....

A capital that’s relaxed and comfortable, as much in its history as in its present-day reality.

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VENUE – TOUR & TAXIS ACCOMMODATION

A GENUINE MASTERPIECE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING A large formerly industrial site near the canal of Brussels. Tour & Taxis has the charm of the industrial era. The immensity of the main building, the Royal Warehouse and its incredible architecture are worth a glance. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this for-mer industrial site in Brussels, was then a key place of the Brussels thriving economy. Since 2001, it welcomes companies, shops, res-taurants, trade fairs and cultural events.A unique urban experience, all under one roof.

The Sheds were built between 1903 and 1904 and cover more than 17,410 m². From the platforms alongside, where trains deposited their goods, you can admire the astonishing self-supporting metal-lic framework, displaying a technical prowess unique in the world. Thanks to the glazing with which it is covered, the sawtooth roof evenly spreads natural light.

HOTEL LE PLAZAAdolphe Maxlaan 118-1261000 BrusselT +32 (0)2 278 01 00

www.leplaza-brussels.be

NH COLLECTIONAdolphe Maxlaan 71000 BrusselT +32 (0)2 217 01 20

www.nh-collection.com

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PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

I-SUP - INDUSTRY & INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION ANDBSDS - BRUSSELS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT

2008 - 2016

VITO has an extensive history of organizing international conferences on cutting edge technological innovations and solutions with a con-sortium of Indian technology development and research institutes.These conferences brought together heads of state and government,

opinion leaders, policy makers and internationally renowned delegates of industry and academia to debate on global sustainability, climate

change, environmental and energy related issues.

VITO has a tradition of strengthening the impact of technology in federal and European decisionmak-ing processes while also increasing the public understanding of prominent topics including climate change, energy-issues, circular economy, and sustainable chemistry. We have well-established research and technological partnerships in India, China and the Middle East and have organized the i-SUP and BSDS conferences since 2006. Connecting with the Asian Institute for Technology in Thailand, the Chinese Academy of Science, and the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi further strengthens VITO’s long-standingcollaboration with TERI. VITO is taking the next step in its quest to support a worldwide transition to more sustainable societies and economies in an impacting and effective manner. Launching and sup-porting the G-STIC conference series is our response to the Paris climate agreement, entering in force on November 4th 2016, and the international community’s adoption of the 2030 development agenda and associated Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.

Dirk Fransaer, Managing Director, VITO

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i-SUP2008 1st edition – Bruges

i-SUP2010 2nd edition – Bruges

i-SUP2012 3rd edition – Bruges

i-SUP2014 4th edition – Antwerp

i-SUP2016 5th edition – Antwerp

BSDS 2012 1st edition – Brussels

BSDS 2015 2nd edition – Brussels

HIGHLIGHTS

Number of participants> between 400 and 750

Conference locations> Congress centre Oud Sint-Jan and Concertgebouw, Bruges> Hilton and Stadsschouwburg, Antwerp

Plenary keynote speeches and celebrity guestsGOVERNMENT BELGIUMKris Peeters Ingrid Lieten Karel Van AckerAnnemie Turtelboom......

EUROPEAN COMMISSIONJosé Manuel Barrosso Connie Hedegaard Maroš ŠefcovicKathleen Van Brempt Kurt Vandenberghe.....

INDUSTRYRichard Branson, VirginHoward GutmanJan Peter Balkenende, EYJos Put, DSMThomas Leysen, UmicoreBaron Philippe Vlerick Wouter De Geest, BASFJoost Van Roost, EXXONBert Stevens, NIKECaroline Gastaud, IKEAJos Peeters, CapricornMarcia De Wachter, NBB…….

POPULAR AND/OR FAMOUS PERSONSPrince Filip of Belgium Jean-Pascal Van Yperseele, Former IPCC Vice-Chair (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), Prof. Climate & Env. Sc, UCLouvain, BelgiumRajendra K. Pachauri, Nobel prize winner and Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeFrank De Winne, Belgian Air Component officer and first ESA astronaut and commander of ISS Expedition 21 Liebrecht Vanbeckevoort, finalist of the Queen Elisabeth Competition for piano 2007The internationally renowned girls’ choir SCALAOzark Henri, Belgian singer, songwriter and producer and National Goodwill Ambassador against Human Trafficking Francesca Vanthielen, Belgian television actress and host, radio presenter and economistAndrea Croonenberghs, Belgian television actress, singer, host and presenter....

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Organizing team G-STIC 2017

VITO NVRoderveldlaan 5

2600 Antwerpen-BerchemBELGIUM

+32 3 286 74 58 | [email protected]

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