The topics to be considered by individual authors of papers and to be discussed in the different sessions will be centered on the main theme of the Congress (Technology, Innovation and Production for Sustainable Development) and on the basic concepts of each chapter, its current problematic and future outlook, proposing objectives, programs and/or policies to be agreed at different levels thus allowing discussions, conclusions and concrete feasible recommendations of international application.

Chapter coordinators: Antonio Federico, Norberto Pazos.

Water
Water and sanitation in urban settlements. Their provision and management. Flood prevention and operative actions.
President: Víctor Pochat. Vicepresident: Raúl Lopardo.

Transport

Energy restrictions and new technologies in urban transport systems. Means and jurisdictions’ complementation and coordination.
President: Máximo Fioravanti. Vicepresident: Gastón Cossettini.

Urban Settlements

Irregular settlements and social inclusion. Action of international institutions on human settlements. Sustainability concept.
President: Luciano Gronda. Vicepresident: Norberto Pazos.

Large Metropolises.

Advantages and problems. Large metropolises competitiveness. Innovative urban planning and management of cities.