On January 6th, 2024, I will have the privilege of moderating an open session at the IASTE conference in Riyadh. This session will provide an opportunity to explore four captivating topics, each offering unique insights and perspectives:

1- THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, IDENTITY AND CULTURE MAKING IN KUWAIT AND THE GULF

2- TOWARD GENTLY ARCHITECTURAL CITIES: THE ROLE OF KIDS IN SHAPING THEIR FUTURE GENTLY CITY

3- DISRUPTING AUTO-CENTRIC PLANNING TRADITIONS: GENTRIFICATION AND PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDREN’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH

4- THE CHILD IN THE CITY: THE TRANSFERENCE OF PROGRESSIVE POSTWAR EUROPEAN URBAN CONCEPTS INTO KUWAIT