In 1609, Captain Henry Hudson arrived in New York Harbor and discovered the majesty of the Hudson River. Four hundred years later, on September 9 and 10, the H209 Forum will commemorate this pioneering voyage by exploring the water challenges of the 21st century. Venue is the Liberty Science Center, across from the Statue of Liberty, that will be connected with a special and free H209 ferry from Battery Park.
Click here for the program with over 100 leaders that will speak at H209.
Overview
Dutch and American business leaders, environmental, planning and engineering experts, decision and policy makers, as well as visionary students, will explore how major 21st century water challenges facing today's city dwellers can be tackled for a sustainable future.
Finding Solutions for Coastal Cities is the main theme of H209. The conference explores sustainable adaptation to climate change, keeping safe and dry, ensuring water quality and building in harmony with nature for megacities in the decades to come. The best of both worlds, that's what participants can expect. Click here for the program and the speakers.
The focus will be on The Netherlands and the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region, but conclusions will benefit coastal cities worldwide.
The Forum is organized by Henry Hudson 400 in partnership with:
Dutch and American business leaders, environmental, planning and engineering experts, decision and policy makers, as well as visionary students, will explore how major 21st century water challenges facing today's city dwellers can be tackled for a sustainable future.
Finding Solutions for Coastal Cities is the main theme of H209. The conference explores sustainable adaptation to climate change, keeping safe and dry, ensuring water quality and building in harmony with nature for megacities in the decades to come. The best of both worlds, that's what participants can expect. Click here for the program and the speakers.
The focus will be on The Netherlands and the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region, but conclusions will benefit coastal cities worldwide.
The Forum is organized by Henry Hudson 400 in partnership with:
Corporations, entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy-makers, engineers, academics, architects, and other interested individuals in: water management, engineering, information technology, finance involved with infrastructure investment, water policy, waterfront development, water transport, architecture and design, urban planning, alternative energy, risk management, government agencies, environmental nonprofits
