Opening Ceremony featuring official speeches from President Ursula von der Leyen, President Antonio Costa setting the stage for the days ahead

The opening will be a celebratory moment. It will give a glimpse of themes to be developed over the following days, with for instance short keynotes, interviews and opening speeches. In a nutshell, this evening is about unpacking the title: ‘Life. Spaces. Buildings’.

Speakers: 

• Ursula von der Leyen - President of the European Commission
• António Costa - President of the European Council
• Helle Søholt- CEO and co-founder of Gehl
• Hanna Bondar - Member of the Ukrainian Parliament and architect

Evening

(indicative time only)