A panel will discuss what we can learn for the Dutch context and how we can contribute from the Netherlands knowledge network to long-term strategy development. Panelmembers are, among others, Henk Ovink and Sofie Stolwijk (DP Spatial Adaptation).

Date: 19 October
Venue: TU Delft

Programme
14:00 Doors open
14:15 Welcome
14:30 What happened after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston?
- Hurricane Harvey and response of the water system
- Emergency management and response
- Urban development and planning system to blame?
16:15 What’s next? How could academic research support rebuilding and long term strategy development for Houston:
- Harvey Hackathon, main lessons & follow-up
- Discussion with experts, researchers and water professionals
17:00 Wrap up
17:05 Drinks

Please register for the event or follow the seminar via live streaming.