New sustainable landscape summit in Abu Dhabi 

(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Under the patronage of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City a brand new landscape event "Middle East Smart Landscape Summit' will be held here on 27 '&' 28 May 2013.

Prominent local and international figures are in the pipeline to offer their thoughts on the current state of the industry, and their vision and best practice for the future in presentations over two days. Case-studies, panel discussions and round-table discussions will also provide learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities, along with networking sessions and an exhibition lounge to discover the latest and greatest in sustainable landscape technologies The Summit has already drawn interest from municipalities, landscape architects and designers, urban developers, irrigation specialists and solution suppliers looking to learn the latest trends in sustainable landscaping and get wind of the projects and new opportunities in the Middle East region.

Hot topics that are expected to be on the agenda include the ongoing and upcoming projects by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City and other government departments, new technologies and techniques for water and energy efficiency, the planting of native trees and plants, architectural design to induce the cooling of parks and recreational areas, lighting, smart landscape materials and cutting-edge irrigation technologies.