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The future makers: shaping our cities with Gen Z

Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Wednesday 11 March 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
MIPIM

The next generation of architects, engineers, asset managers, builders and designers have bold new ideas and big ambitions to transform our cities, places and urban spaces.

Meet some of the future industry leaders from the UK and Europe to find out how they see cities adapting to new challenges and opportunities including intergenerational living, AI, decarbonisation and shifts in leisure habits. This panel features young people from the MIPIM Challengers Programme and Regeneration Brainery – an award-winning academy for young minds.

We want to empower young disruptors who have bold ideas and this session will give industry, decision makers and investors a new lens and perspective for the future.

Sponsored by:

NCG

Speakers:

Gerard Garvey, Executive Principal

NCG

Darcy Edwards, MIPIM Challenger & Executive Assistant

Rolton

Imani Konneh, Regeneration Brainery Ambassador & Real Estate Degree Apprentice

CBRE

Praise Obadimeji, Regeneration Brainery Ambassador & Apprentice

Great Places Housing Group

Sarah Aldag, MIPIM Challenger & Senior Key Account Managerin

syte GmbH

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