Smart Cities & Urban Futures Speakers

Dr. Carl Benedikt Frey is a Professor at the Oxford Internet Institute and a globally recognized expert on AI, automation, and the future of work. His work is highly influential, cited by organizations like the OECD, the UN, and the Bank of England. His book, The Technology Trap, was a Financial Times Best Book of the Year, and his newest book, How Progress Ends, analyzes the delicate balance between innovation and bureaucracy over time. As a speaker, he provides authoritative insights on the impacts of AI on productivity, the US-China AI Rivalry, and how to build a social fabric that benefits from technological disruption.

Greg Lindsay is a globally recognized urban futurist and generalist, holding fellowships at MIT and the Atlantic Council. He advises governments and Fortune 50 corporations on the future of cities, technology, and work. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Venice Architecture Biennales. As a speaker, he draws on his acclaimed research to deliver visionary insights into AI at urban scale, real estate trends, and the strategic foresight needed to navigate disruption.