Tomorrow's Talent: What Do Creatives Need from Cities?
- Concrete - Al Serkal Avenue
- 10:00-11: 00 AM Thursday
- Registration Required

Join us for a special public session at the World Cities Culture Summit in Dubai. Moderated by Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture, London, this panel will feature prominent leaders from design, architecture, and the arts, including:
· Alanood Bukhammas – Professor of Graphic Design at Zayed University, Dubai
· Bridget Smyth – City Architect and Executive Manager of City Design and Public Art, City of Sydney
· Jader Andre de Souza Rosa – CEO, Itaú Cultural
· Hani Asfour – Vice President of Innovation and Institutional Partnerships, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation
· Tommaso Sacchi – Deputy Mayor for Cultural Affairs, Milan
Discover how cities can attract, retain, and support creative talent as urban populations grow, covering strategies for affordable workspaces, innovative education, and adapting to rapid technological changes.
The session is free and is on a first-come, first-served basis.