Guest Speakers
Jaap Jepma
Jaap Jepma (1967) is director of Noordtij: a communication and project agency that delivers clients an added value in the development and execution of policies, projects and processes. Being a moderator, Jaap Jepma operates in a niche market in which sustainable economy, food and health, and spatial development are distinctive themes. Spheres of activity are… Continue Reading
André Viljoen
André Viljoen is an architect and principal lecturer in architecture at the University of Brighton, as well as, with Katrin Bohn, contributing to the work of Bohn&Viljoen Architects. The publication, in 2005, of Bohn&Viljoen’s book CPULs Continuous Productive Urban Landscapes: Designing urban agriculture for sustainable cities consolidated a body of research underpinning the case for… Continue Reading
Erben Wennemars
Erben Wennemars is a real sprinter. He tends to do everything at speed and as fast as humanly possible. His enthusiasm and passion have been evident on the ice. His stroke was well-known because of its power, impatience and exasperated. His thrive for winning was obviously clear. He always wanted to be a winner everywhere.… Continue Reading
Greg Keeffe
Professor Greg Keeffe is an academic and urban designer with 25 years experience in sustainability, energy use and its impact on the design of built form and urban space. He is Professor of Sustainable Architecture and Director of Research at Queens University School of Architecture, Belfast, UK. Over the past 25 years he has sought… Continue Reading
Guido Santini
Guido Santini is Technical Adviser of the “Food for the Cities” initiative at FAO. He holds a MSc degree in tropical and subtropical agriculture and his work experience in international development cooperation includes more than 10 years within the UN system and research institutions. This encompasses a range of program/project design and management, policy support and… Continue Reading
Dan Kinkead
Dan Kinkead is an architect and urban designer, and the Director of Projects for the Detroit Future City Implementation Office – a team of urban strategists, designers, and thought leaders driven to transform Detroit through strategic coordination, catalytic pilot projects, and an ethos of innovation. Before Detroit Future City Dan was design principal at the… Continue Reading
Rob Roggema
Dr Rob Roggema, Landscape Architect, is an international renowned design-expert on climate adaptation, renewable energy planning and the design of urban agriculture. He held positions at several universities in the Netherlands and Australia, State and Municipal governments and design consultancies. He is currently appointed as Professor of Design for Urban Agriculture at VHL University of… Continue Reading
Isabelle Diks
Isabelle Diks (MA) studied Fashion Design in Maastricht and Amsterdam and International Relations and Organisations in Groningen. In Apeldoorn she owned her design atelier Isabelle D. Couture and was she member of the City Council. She was Member of Parliament in the Province of Gelderland, the international secretary of the Board of GroenLinks (Greens) and… Continue Reading
"Have you always been interested in how to grow food in urban environments in a sustainable way? This is the chance to learn, question and discuss the current state of the art knowledge. Around 100 academics come to Leeuwarden to share their knowledge with you. Get inspired by concrete project presentations and rigorous research outcomes in the field of urban agriculture and sustainable food production."
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