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A CEDA - IADC Conference

Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure

www.iadc-dredging.com/

Day 1: Programme & Presentations

19-20 November 2018. Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Presentations and highly interactive technical sessions encouraged participants to engage with each other, enhancing knowledge exchange and transfer.

9:30		REGISTRATION & OPENING OF NETWORKING AREA Pick up of name cards and conference documentation, and coffee in the networking area.
10:30		CONFERENCE OPENING Polite Laboyrie CEDA President, Chairman of the Editorial Advisory Board of Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure, Witteveen+Bos, the Netherlands
10:40		WHAT IF? THE GRAND VISION OF SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Filled with surprises, an activity opened the audience’s minds about sustainable water infrastructure. A ‘Grand Vision’ was created as designated individuals gave short pitches about an envisioned sustainable future. Participants were encouraged to spread the wings of their imagination by answering a number of ‘Whaf if?’ questions. Visions were selected by vote to expound upon them in small groups in the next session. This session was supported by Gijs van der Boomen, director of KuiperCompagnons. Visions - short pitches by experts
12:00		LUNCH IN THE NETWORKING AREA
13:00		SHHH! TIME TO REFLECT After the morning’s inspirational session, it was time for quiet reflection. In small groups, participants discussed one of the selected visions with their peers. What are the possibilities for realising the vision in their own projects, the challenges and ways to overcome these challenges? A selection of the discussed solutions was shared in the reconvened plenary under the skillful guidance of Mike van der Vijver, Managing Partner of MindMeeting.
14:00		TECHNICAL VISITS Four field trips offered delegates a first-hand investigation of sustainable approaches realised within the region of Amsterdam. While registering, two preferences from the following activities could be listed.
		IJBURG EXTENSION Amsterdam is growing yet again with a new island emerging in the IJmeer lake. Situated adjacent to IJburg, the 82 hectare project - being realised by Boskalis with soft and hard bank protection - will host housing to relieve the city’s rapid population growth and will include a nature area of three hectares.
		MARKERMEERDIJK Stretching from Amsterdam to Hoorn, dykes protect North Holland from flooding caused by the North Sea. Although stronger than initially thought, the infrastructure called the Markermeerdijk is being updated to ensure the region is protected from rising sea levels by 2021. Innovative strategies which are cheaper and stronger are being employed such as dykes on peat and vacuum consolidation among others.
		PLASTIC WHALE Amsterdam’s rings of canals are renowned around the world. On a daily basis, the waterways host boats, tourists, residents and wildlife alongside an unwanted visitor: plastic. Help remove unwanted plastic and give birds, fish and locals alike a cleaner home. From a boat made from previously collected plastic, fish plastic from the city’s waterways while seeing the city’s beautiful sights.
17:30		DRINKS AND DINNER IN NETWORKING AREA Back at the Beurs van Berlage, one could mingle with fellow delegates while enjoying drinks and a buffet dinner.

The organisers reserve the right to make adjustments to the schedule as necessary.

Last update: 22 January 2019