Illinois-NTU Global Issues Forum: Health in Smart Urban Environments, September 20–22, 2017
Wednesday, September 20
Chicago activities for NTU participants
Thursday, September 21
9:00am Opening plenary session
Welcome Remarks
Opening Keynote Address
10:30am Coffee/ Networking Break & poster session
11:00am Thematic Breakout Session 1 (introductions)
- Air & Water Quality
- Health Aging in Urban Environments
- Built Environment and Health
- Urban Agriculture and Food Security
- Bio-Medical & Cancer Research
- Mobility & Autonomous/ Connected Vehicles
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Keynote Address
1:45pm Thematic Breakout Session 2 (drafting of work plans/position papers)
- Air & Water Quality
- Health Aging in Urban Environments
- Built Environment and Health
- Urban Agriculture and Food Security
- Bio-Medical & Cancer Research
- Mobility & Autonomous/ Connected Vehicles
3:45pm Coffee/Networking Break & Poster Session
4:15pm-5:30pm Report back from thematic sessions
6:00pm Board bus from Illini Union to Downtown Champaign for dinner
6:00pm NTU Invasion of downtown Champaign
6:00pm Chancellor’s Dinner (By Invitation Only)
9:00pm Bus leaves downtown Champaign for Illini Union Hotel
Friday, September 22
8:30am Keynote Address
9:00am Cross-current Panel Session 1
Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship: Leveraging “Blue Sky” Thinking for Sustainability
Brief introductory presentation to frame the discussion and pose questions
Cross-current Panel Session 2
Informatics and Digital Analytics: Putting Data to Work for Healthy, Livable Cities
Cross-current Panel Session 3
Social Equity and Access: Leveraging diverse urban populations for enhanced health, prosperity, and quality of life
10:30am Coffee/ Networking Break & Poster Session
11:00am Intersection of Cross-cutting Themes & Thematic Groups
12:30pm Lunch & Closing Remarks
Remainder of the afternoon may be used for Individual meeting, follow-up discussions, and lab visits.