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.
Architect, academic, and Member of the European Parliament, Marcos Ros works at the intersection of urban policy, sustainability, housing, and the built environment, bringing a strong European institutional perspective to the future of cities.
Founder of the Urban and Territorial Ecology Foundation (FEUT), Salvador Rueda is a pioneer in urban ecology and the creator of the internationally recognised Superblocks model, which is redefining healthier and more liveable cities.
Architect and urbanist, Co-Founder of Urbanitree and Founder of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Vicente Guallart is recognised globally for innovation in sustainable cities, advanced architecture, and urban transformation.
Architect, researcher, and Founder of ESARQ-UIC Barcelona, Alberto Estévez is a leading voice in biodigital architecture, exploring the convergence of design, biology, technology, and sustainability.
Founding Partner of Batlleiroig, architect and landscape architect Enric Batlle is internationally known for integrating architecture, landscape, and urban planning to create resilient and environmentally conscious urban environments.
Professor at the University of Hong Kong, Wendy Y. Chen specialises in urban green-blue infrastructure, focusing on how nature-based solutions improve urban sustainability, planning, and quality of life.
Executive Director of The Green Belt Movement, Dorothy Aseyo works on environmental conservation, community empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience, promoting nature-based solutions and grassroots action to build more resilient and inclusive societies.
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.