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’.

The opening ceremony will conclude with a cocktail event giving participants a chance to connect and network.

Speakers: 

• Ursula von der Leyen - President of the European Commission
• António Costa - President of the European Council
• Helle Søholt - Co-Founder and Chair of the Board of Gehl – Making Cities for People
• Hanna Bondar - Member of the Ukrainian Parliament and architect
• Nela Riehl - Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education

This session is fully booked.

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