October Webinar: Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in Real Estate
October 13, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 p.m. PST*
This month's webinar will explore the future of sustainable real estate and urban development. Hear about research and innovation in the built environment, the impact of AI-driven data centers on urban sustainability, and the risks and opportunities that carbon policy uncertainty and ESG trends present for sustainable property markets. The event will be livestreamed and is open to researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers.
Featured guest speakers:
Dr. Noor Suzaini Mohamed Zaid, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya
Dr. Chyi Lin Lee, School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales
Dr. Tariq Umar, School of Architecture and Environment, University of the West of England Bristol
October 14, 2026 9:30–11:00 a.m. Hong Kong Time*
From Green Maturity to Smart Solutions: University-Led Pathways for Sustainable Cities and Landscapes
September 8, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. PST*
This September, we’re launching a new webinar series featuring APRU-SCL's member universities and their work across the network. The first webinar will spotlight APRU-SCL's newest member, Vin University!
The panel will feature:
Associate Professor Thuc-Anh Phan, Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Smart Green Transformation Center, on Vin University’s Green Maturity Model for Cities and pathways from green ambition to action.
Assistant Professor Duong Phung, College of Engineering and Computer Science and Smart Green Transformation Center, on AI for sustainable coastal landscapes, smart mariculture and climate-resilient blue economies.
Assistant Professor Viet Ly, College of Engineering and Computer Science and Smart Green Transformation Center, on smart waste management, circular cities, data and resource recovery.
*September 9, 2026 8:00–9:30 a.m. Hong Kong Time