Conference presentations

Names in bold denote the author that made the presentation at the cited event | * Denotes invited keynotes/lectures/seminars

Dimitriou, H.T. (2013) ‘Decision-making in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Public Transport Projects’, Executive Leadership Programme in Public Transport for Spatial Transformation for The University of Cape Town and The Treasury, Government of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, 4th November*

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2013) ‘Success as a Moving Target – What Can Cities Learn?: Lessons from 30 Mega Urban Transport Infrastructure Projects’, Spotlighting innovations in urban sustainability and connected technology, Meeting of the Minds 2013, Toronto, Canada, 10th October*

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2013) ‘What Constitutes a Successful Mega Urban Transport Project in the Age of Asian Urbanism and Beyond’?, Inter-University Seminar on Asian Megacities, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, PRC, 16th August*

Ward, E.J., H.T. Dimitriou and P.G. Wright (2013) ‘What Constitutes a Successful Mega Transport Project?’, World Conference on Transport Research, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 18th July

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2013) ‘Mega Projects and Mega Risks – Lessons for Decision-makers: A comparative analysis of selected large-scale transport infrastructure projects in Europe, USA and the Asia-Pacific’ Dealing with Uncertainties in the Socio-economic Evaluation of Megaprojects’, ANDRA Headquarters, Paris, France, 24th June*

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2013) ‘Generic Lessons for Decision-makers in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Transport Projects’ International Conference on Changing Cities, University of Thessaly, Skiathos, Greece, 18th June*

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2013) ‘Generic Lessons for Decision-makers in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Transport Projects’ VREF Centre of Excellence Workshop in the Future of Urban Transport, University College London, London, UK, 10th April

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2012) ‘Mega Projects and Mega Risks: Lessons for Decision-makers – A Comparative Analysis of Selected Large-Scale Transport Infrastructure Projects in Europe, USA and Asia Pacific’, World Bank Urban Transport Workshop, Mexico City, Mexico, 13th November*

Dimitriou, H.T and E.J. Ward (2012) ‘OMEGA Centre’s International Research Programme Findings Regarding Use of Public Private Partnership Arrangements in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Transport Projects’, Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport, London, UK, 29th October*

Ward, E.J., H.T. Dimitriou and P.G. Wright (2012) ‘Incorporating Principles of Sustainable Development within the design and delivery of Major Projects: An international study with particular reference to Major Infrastructure Projects’ AESOP Conference 2012, Ankara, Turkey, 11th July

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2012) ‘Decision Making in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Urban Transport Projects: OMEGA Research Programme Lessons from CTRL, JLE and Other International Rail Projects,’ 2012-13 Guest Lecture Series: Department of Real Estate and Construction, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, 17th February

Dimitriou, H. T., E. J. Ward and P. G. Wright (2011) ‘The Omega 2 UK Case Studies: Some Key Lessons’, VREF Centre of Excellence Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 15th December

Dimitriou, H.T. (2011) ‘Urban Transport Institutions and Governance’ UN-Habitat Urban Mobility Expert Group, UN-Habitat Global Report on Human Settlements 2013, Brussels, Belgium, 21st November*

Dimitriou, H.T., and E.J. Ward (2011) ‘Appraising Major Projects to meet the Environmental and Social Dimensions of Sustainability using Multiple Criteria Analysis’ VREF Centre of Excellence Workshop, University of Peking, Beijing, PRC, 27th October

Ward, E.J and H.T. Dimitriou (2011) ‘Treatment of Complexity, Uncertainty and Risk-taking in the Planning of Mega Urban Transport Infrastructure Projects: Lessons drawn from professions where these aspects have long been in the milieu of decision making and planning,’ 8th SAMRISK Seminar on Complex Projects, Legal Risk Management, Contracts and Insurance, Oslo , Norway, 21st August*

Dimitriou, H.T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward, E.J. (2011) ‘Decision-making in the Planning, appraisal and Delivery of Mega Urban Transport Projects: Lessons from three UK case studies’ (with E. J. Ward and P.G. Wright), 8th SAMRISK Seminar on Complex Projects, Legal Risk Management, Contracts and Insurance, Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway, 20th August*

Dimitriou, H. T., P. Wright and E. J. Ward (2011), ‘Key Determinants of Decision-making in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Urban Transport Projects: Some UK observations and lessons, AESOP Conference 2011, Perth, Australia, 6thJuly

Dimitriou, H. T., P. Wright and E. J. Ward (2011), ‘An Introduction to the International Omega Research Programme on Mega Urban Transport Decision Making and Planning’, AESOP Conference 2011, Perth, Australia, 6th July

Ward, E.J., H. T.  Dimitriou and R. Harman (2011) ‘The OMEGA Centre UCL Appraising Major Projects to meet the Environmental and Social Dimensions of Sustainability using Multiple Criteria Analysis’ Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Meshing the Local and the Sub-Regional’, University College London, London, 15th April

Dimitriou, H. T.  (2010) ‘Building Big: A Critical Examination of the Planning of Mega Urban Transportation Projects – What lessons for Abu Dhabi?’, Abu Dhabi’s Futures: Common Challenges Conference, New York University, NYU Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20th April*

Dimitriou, H. T.  (2010) ‘Planning and Delivering Sustainable Urban Transport: Major challenges and issues for 21st century,’ World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20th January*

Dimitriou, H. T., E.J. Ward, J. and P.G. Wright (2009) ‘A Critical Examination of Forces that Mould the Planning of Mega Urban Transport Projects: Preliminary findings of an international study’, The Olympic Delivery Agency, London, UK, 23 September

Dimitriou, H. T.  (2009) ‘Building Big: A Critical Examination of the Planning of Mega Urban Transportation Projects and the Importance of Context’, Rudin Centre, Wagner School of Public Policy, New York University, New York City, USA, 21st September*

Dimitriou, H. T., E.J. Ward and P.G. Wright (2009) ‘A Critical Examination of Forces that Mould the Planning of Mega Urban Transport Projects: Preliminary findings of an international study’, International Development Network, Royal Town Planning Institute, London, UK, 10th June

Dimitriou, H. T., P.G. Wright and E.J. Ward (2009) ‘Approach to Sense-making the Narrative of Hypothesis-led Reports on the Planning and Appraisal of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link’, VREF 4th International Conference on the Future of Urban Transport, Göteborg, Sweden, 20th April

Dimitriou, H. T. (2009), ‘Globalization, Mega Transport Projects and Private Finance: Emerging challenges for 21st Century’, VREF 4th International Conference on the Future of Urban Transport, Göteborg, Sweden, 19th April

Dimitriou, H. T., E.J. Ward and P.G. Wright (2009) ‘A Critical Examination of Forces that Mould the Planning of Mega Urban Transport Projects: Preliminary findings of an international study,’ Transport for London, London, UK, 5th February

Dimitriou, H. T. (2008) ‘Study Methodology of International Comparative Study of Mega Transport Projects,’ Transport Infrastructure Systems and Policy Group, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal, 17th March

Dimitriou, H. T. (2008) ‘How Should We Judge the ‘Success’ of Mega Urban Transport Projects in 21st Century? – The anatomy of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link’, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 22nd February

Dimitriou, H.T. (2008) ‘How Should We Judge the ‘Success’ of Mega Urban Transport Projects in 21st Century? – The premises and overview of the OMEGA research programme,’ Centre for Transportation and Logistics, Distinguished Speaker Series, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 22nd January