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The 2016 Vertical City Conference would not be possible without our academic and organizational partners. Thanks to their tremend​ous support and diligent work, we are able to present you this great event.



​Tianjin University
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​Nankai University
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Tianjin University (TJU), established in 1895 as Peiyang University, is the first university in China. Over 119 years, more than 200,000 students have studied at the university and have made great contributions in every walk of life. TJU has been a National Key University directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education of China. With the tradition of diligence and modesty, TJU is on its way to meet challenges of building a world level university of excellence. To learn more about the university, please visit: Tianjin University English Official Website
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​Tsinghua University
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Tsinghua University was established in 1911, originally under the name “Tsinghua Xuetang”. Since China opened up to the world in 1978, Tsinghua University has developed at a breathtaking pace into a comprehensive research university.  As one of China’s most renowned universities, Tsinghua has become an important institution for fostering talent and scientific research. With the motto of “Self-Discipline and Social Commitment” and the spirit of “Actions Speak Louder than Words”, Tsinghua University is dedicated to the well-being of Chinese society and to world development. To learn more about the university, please visit: Tsinghua University English Official Website


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​CTBUH
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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is an international body in the field of tall buildings and sustainable urban design. A non-profit organization based at the Illinois Institute of Technology in the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, the CTBUH announces the title of "The World's Tallest Building" and is widely considered to be an authority on the official height of tall buildings. Its stated mission is to study and report "on all aspects of the planning, design, and construction of tall buildings."

The organization is holding their 2016 International Conference in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. The conference will kick off on October 16th and will last through October 21st. For more event information and registration, please visit the official site: ctbuh2016.com
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In 1919, with the assistance of all walks of life, Nankai  University was founded by the patriotic educators Mr.Zhang Boling and Mr. Yan  Fansun on the principles of art to regulate the country, science to strengthen  the country, and business to richen the country.  Ever since its foundation, the University has held as its  objective a well-balanced development in morality, intelligence, physical  education and art.  The University has produced  batches of prominent talents such as late Premier Zhou Enlai, Dr. Shiing-shen  Chern, Dr. Ta-you Wu and playwright Cao Yu. To learn more about the university, please visit: Nankai University English Official Website


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​Peking University
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Founded in 1898, Peking University was originally known as the Imperial University of Peking. It was the first national university covering comprehensive disciplines in China, and has been a leading institution of higher education in China since its establishment. It also served as the highest administration for education at the beginning of its founding. The university's traditional emphasis on patriotism, progress, democracy, and science, together with its educational standards of diligence, precision, factualism, and innovation, have been passed down from generation to generation. To learn more about the university, please visit: Peking University English Official Website 

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