Start Date : 7 Jul 09   End Date : 9 Jul 09 Location: New Delhi, India

The First Habitat Business Forum will be on the theme 'Innovative Cities'. In the present global financial downturn, and the increasing environmental threats, where cities are hit by impoverishment and insecurity, innovation is the key to ensure a sustainable living for all. Investing in innovation is essential to achieve an efficient, inclusive and lowcarbon, green and harmonious city. The forum will provide a platform to debate Urban Challenges & Solutions and present best practices and innovation for creating sustainable and harmonious cities.The private sector, as a key driver of innovation, will show-case best practices and debate new solutions to housing, infrastructure, energy, transport and ICT needs in cities.

Exclusive presentations and debates on business solutions and technologies to build sustainable cities will be organized to focus on the following challenges:

• Challenge 1: Affordable Land and Housing
• Challenge 2: Water, Sanitation and Waste Management for Healthy Urban Living
• Challenge 3: Green Technologies for Cities
• Challenge 4: The Digital City
• Challenge 5: Disaster Prevention, Management and Reconstruction

Key Features of the Habitat Business Forum will include:

• Panel Discussion
• Company Showcase
• B2B Meetings
• Business Opportunities with International Organisations

The Habitat Business Forum is being organised in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Ministry of
Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India and the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (CRECC).

For further information on the forum please visit www.ficci-habitatbusinessforum.com