64th International Motor Show 2011 in Frankfurt/Main - Internationally leading forum for mobility

The Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA Cars) is the world's most comprehensive show of the automotive industry for everybody who develops, manufactures or uses passenger cars. Special feature is the large presence of suppliers throughout the whole automotive value added chain, including special interest media, workshop equipment, engineering services, tuning and telematics solutions.

Urban Futures The world is undergoing the largest wave of population growth in history – it’s likely we’ll share our small planet with 8 billion other inhabitants by 2030, and 70% of us will be living in an urban environment. Urban environments hold many promises for a better future simply because of their massive scale and density. Cities generate jobs and income – they can provide education, healthcare and other services more efficiently than less densely settled areas. And cities offer the chance to redefine social norms, especially for women. The same scale that provides opportunities will also amplify challenges to keep urban life livable. Most cities were not designed to support 10+ million inhabitants. How will their infrastructure hold up, maintaining the distribution of utilities? What about mobility issues, including clogged streets and insufficient transport? How will cities handle waste management, air quality and other environmental indicators? And how can new approach to governments, social dynamics and technology contribute to the answers? We're looking to engage you and others of the world's most creative and innovative minds at PICNIC Festival 2011. Join us investigating several urban future scenarios, including perspectives on:

Infrastructure: mobility, sewage, utility grids, street plan, public transport, public and private buildings, public services

Sustainability: waste, water, green energy, pollution, Co2, building green, nanotech, urban gardens, economy, bio-tech, food

Society: governance, open data, health, education, social cohesion, poverty, democratization, privacy, aging, immigration, safety 

Design: city planning, architecture, health care, educational system, green, social change, data visualization, products, services 

Media: urban screens, social media, gamification, trans media, augmented city, open versus closed, privacy, social engineering.

A first Design Week in Paris

From Monday, September 12 to Sunday, September 18, 2011, the major Parisian figures in design are launching "their" Design Week!

An event awaited by all and aimed at everyone who is passionate about design, be they amateurs or professionals.

A Parisian itinerary...

... For discovering showrooms and design editors, "Luxury / art of living" businesses, Decoration / Art / Design galleries, institutions involved with design, creative spots in Paris life: hotels, restaurants, concept stores, etc...

And a expression of the art of living from a design and innovation angle...

... To discover all the new releases : Furniture - Objects - Architecture - Decorative arts - Industry & technology - Fashion - Gastronomy - Arts & Culture

Under the banner of Paris Capitale de la Création, the week starts by emulating the September home and fashion trade shows, during the last days of MAISON&OBJET and closes with the Heritage Days.