Cities face unprecedented challenges today from climate change to inequality yet they're uniquely positioned to pioneer the most innovative solutions.

We have an incredible opportunity to rethink and redesign our urban environments to be equitable and sustainable while helping to mitigate and adapt to the most severe consequences of climate change.

This December, join a global cohort of Chief Resilience Officers, mayors, investors, and changemakers in London for a three-day summit exploring the next decade of urban resilience

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City Leaders

Visionary mayors and chief resilience officers balancing immediate needs with long-term sustainability and economic goals.

Funders

From global infrastructure funds and banks to impact investors and philanthropists seeking urban projects delivering both social impact and competitive returns.

Corporate Innovators

Business strategists developing technologies and strategies that address urban challenges while creating market opportunities.

Community Leaders

Grassroots changemakers translating local needs into practical, inclusive resilience solutions.

Thought Leaders

Communicators and researchers amplifying successful urban initiatives while providing critical analysis.

Startups

The new wave of entrepreneurs already implementing and scaling effective urban resilience solutions.

Founders

A new wave of entrepreneurs implementing and scaling effective urban resilience solutions

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PAUL VAN ZYL

CEO and Co-Founder, The Conduit

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Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change.

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Urban Resilience Governance

How can cities turn bold resilience plans into real-world impact?

This fast-paced panel spotlights governance models that cut through silos, bridge sectors, and scale solutions across metropolitan regions. Hear how city leaders are tackling cross-jurisdictional challenges - from climate adaptation to housing and health - and what it takes to embed resilience into everyday decision-making.

We’ll cover:

Building resilience into governance frameworks.
Cross-sector and multi-level collaboration that works.

Moving from strategy to tangible action.

Governing at the metropolitan scale.

Lessons from cities leading the way.

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From Data to Action: Solutions to Address Climate, Health and Equity

How can cities turn climate, health, and equity data into action?

This session showcases place-based, preventative approaches that protect vulnerable communities from climate impacts, with a focus on urban heat and health. Through real-world case studies, we’ll explore how local governments are embedding health into adaptation strategies, breaking down silos, and scaling solutions that work.

We’ll cover:

Using data, research, and lived experience to drive action.

Designing urban spaces to reduce heat risk.

Embedding health into climate adaptation and resilience plans.

Place-based, preventative interventions for vulnerable communities.

Overcoming barriers to scaling solutions at the municipal level.

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Advancing Community Resilience Through Local Action

How can cities foster resilience that starts at street level?

This session spotlights collaborations between local government, community groups, and the voluntary sector that address housing, equity, and systemic risk. We’ll explore how place-based approaches, rooted in locally defined needs, can improve outcomes for communities most affected by disruption and inequality.

We’ll cover:

Building social housing and ensuring equitable access.

Strengthening community-led resilience to systemic risk.

Partnerships between city governments and local organisations.

Embedding equity in resilience planning.

Scaling neighbourhood solutions to city-wide impact.

Resilience Financing & Green Infrastructure - Building a Portfolio Approach to Financing for Resilience

From roads and bike lanes to wetlands and housing, resilient infrastructure is about more than concrete and steel, it’s about how cities plan, finance, and deliver for the future. This discussion brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to explore how public–private partnerships can deliver climate-ready transport systems, flood defences, and real estate development. We’ll also examine housing as both a supply challenge and a resilience opportunity - from availability to climate-smart materials.

AI for Good - City Solutions Accelerated

We’ll showcase practical case studies on how technology and mapping are transforming resilience planning. From Digital Twins that model waste systems to Humanitarian OpenStreetMap initiatives and extreme heat mapping, these examples reveal how data-driven tools can pinpoint vulnerabilities, guide investment, and improve urban living.

Featuring:

Digital Twins for waste system design and optimisation.

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap for resilience and disaster response.

Mapping extreme heat to protect vulnerable communities.