RISKY URBAN WATERFRONTS 

From risky to resilient urban water fronts: structural choices for future-proof and inclusive area development

10 October 2025

09:30 - 10:00

Walk-in with coffee and tea

10:00 - 10:30

Opening remarks by Ellen van Bueren and Ted Veldkamp

10:30 - 12:00

The Future of Post-Climate America

Keynote by
Jesse M. Keenan (Tulane University)  

Panel discussion with Delta Program:

  • Saskia van Vuren - Strategy & Knowledge
  • Mare de Wit - Future Ambassador 
  • Detmer Koekoek - NL-AAA
12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

13:00 - 13:30

Pitches from associated research projects

  • Storm Surge Barriers in a Livable Delta
  • Floating Futures
  • Accelerating Just Climate Transitions in Urban Regions
13:30 - 14:30

Workshop Round 1

14:45 - 15:45

Workshop Round 2

16:00 - 16:30

Plenary Closure - With reflections from societal partners

16:30 - 17:30

Drinks