Panel Discussion – Shaping Future Cities: Innovation, Investment and Inclusion

Moderator: • Dirseo Pasha – Public Policy Expert

Panelists:

• Besian Mehmeti – Founder, BMA

• Maciej Jakub Zawadzki – CEO, MJZ & LURE

• Cameron Price – Convenor, EcoLaunch

• Samuel Gonçalves – Architect & Founder, SUMMARY

This panel brought together industry leaders, innovators, and designers to discuss how cities can prepare for the future by combining technology, investment, and inclusive design. As urban areas continue to evolve, the private sector plays an increasingly pivotal role, from sustainable construction methods and digital ecosystems to NatureTech, AI, and modular building strategies.

The discussion explored how innovation can drive urban progress without compromising social equity or environmental responsibility. Together, the speakers shared insights on responsible investment, transformative technologies, and forward-looking architectural practices that shape more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready cities.