The 2018 Skybridges Symposium, organized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in conjunction with thyssenkrupp, will comprise a significant, stand-alone two-day program incorporated into the CTBUH 2018 Polycentric Cities Conference, taking place in the host city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The symposium will hear from the top thinkers and companies at the cutting-edge of this important topic. Through explorations of new technologies, examinations of real-world case studies, and views to future applications of skybridge concepts, this event will represent a watershed moment that promotes and catalyzes innovation in the tall building industry. [From CTBUH Skybridges Symposium synopsis]

In his talk, Principal Jaron Lubin will explore the typology of “skybridges,” tracing the evolution from the SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort.