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Keynote Speakers

Meet the leading voices in green infrastructure. WGIC 2026 will feature international experts, innovators, and thought leaders driving the future of green infrastructure and sustainable cities.

WGIC26 will feature up to 12 keynote speakers from around the world, positioned at the forefront of research, innovation, and implementation in green infrastructure.

We are pleased to announce that the first speakers for WGIC 2026 are now confirmed.

Marcos Ros
Marcos Ros

Architect, academic, and Member of the European Parliament, focused on urban policy, sustainability, and the built environment at the EU level.

Salvador Rueda
Salvador Rueda

Founder and director of the Foundation for Urban and Territorial Ecology (FEUT), pioneer of urban ecology and creator of the superblock model.

Vicente Guallart
Vicente Guallart

Architect and urban planner, co-founder of Urbanitree and founder of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, internationally recognized for his research-based urban innovation.

Alberto Estévez
Alberto Estévez

Founder and director of ESARQ UIC Barcelona, architect and academic recognized for promoting experimental and biodigital architecture.

This first group of speakers underscores the ambition, depth, and multidisciplinary vision of WGIC 2026, positioning it as a key forum for global urban debate.