Kate is a passionate urbanist and place maker with more than 25 years of international experience working throughout Australia, as well as Asia, Europe and the United States. She is globally respected for her expertise in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working sensitively with stakeholders and the community to co-create powerful new futures for well-loved places. She has been influential in shaping thinking about the global competitiveness of Australian Cities, their future identity and quality of life. A regular speaker, panellist and conference moderator; Kate is recognised as a thought leader in relation to city-shaping, knowledge and innovation precincts and talent attraction. Kate thrives on collaboration and works effectively in partnership with government, community, non-profit and private sector stakeholders. She has strong experience in conceptualising and delivering complex urban projects: working with a diverse mix of stakeholders to curate a bold and innovative vision for future urban life that will deliver enduring shared value outcomes.

David is a globally recognised industry leader, who has spent four decades in property development working across Australia, Asia, and Saudi Arabia. He has held numerous CEO and Managing Director roles, including his previous position as CEO for Springfield City Group. David is the CEO for MISK City, where he is creating a vibrant 340-ha city that will shape the future of Saudi Arabia. He is focused on female empowerment, upskilling youth, and pushing boundaries for design innovation and urban sustainability.