The VU Summit is the premier global gathering of leaders advancing the future of cities through tall buildings and vertical urbanism.
It brings together the cross-disciplinary practitioners, institutions, and investors driving innovation in tall buildings and the vertical systems that enable cities to grow sustainably and effectively—work that no single market or discipline can solve alone.
The Summit is an invitation to join a global community of leaders to build relationships, unlock opportunity, and help define the next generation of tall buildings and urban districts.
Vertical Intersections: Density, Mobility & Livability
As cities grow denser, the infrastructure that connects and supports them must evolve. Building on the ideas explored in Connecting the City in 2017, this theme examines how transportation networks, climate-responsive infrastructure and other critical urban systems can support accessible, resilient vertical cities in a changing climate.
The program will connect the ideas to execution—spotlighting the projects, partnerships, and investment strategies bringing next-generation tall buildings to life across global markets. Together, these discussions will address a central question: “How can infrastructure enable cities to grow denser, more accessible and more resilient?”
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The VU Summit program brings together global voices, leading research, and real-world insight to explore how vertical urbanism can shape more resilient, livable, and culturally rich cities.
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Thank you to our Program Partners.
Program Partnerships are exclusive, year-long collaborations that support pioneering research and industry-leading initiatives shaping tall buildings and urban habitats worldwide.
Sustainability Premier Program Partner
Cities for People Premier Program Partner
Sustainability Executive Program Partner
Cities for People Founding Partner
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