Speakers

LEAD invites high level speakers to provide context information on megacities and climate change, the thematic units and provide personal stories of what it means to be a leader. Given the international mix of participants a balance of recognised international speakers complemented by regional experts and contributors will be ensured. Indicative list of speakers for the event includes the following individuals:


  • Martha Delgado, Secretary of Environment, Mexico City Government
  • Ben Derudder, University of Ghent / Head of Transport and Production Research of Globalization and World Cities (GaWC)
  • Roberto Sánchez, UC Riverside
  • Adam Giambrone, Toronto Transport Commissioner
  • Philipp Rode, Cities Programme, London School of Economics
  • Uri Raich, World Bank
  • Guillermo Aguilar, UNAM Geography Institute
  • Manuel Arango, Founder, Mexican Center for Philanthropy
  • Jose Luis Luege Tamargo, CNA (National Water Commission)/SEMARNAT
  • Maria Perevochtchikova, El Colegio de Mexico
  • Manuel Perlo, UNAM, Director of University Programme for City Studies
  • Juan Mata, SEMARNAT
  • Odon de Buen, Energy Consultant
  • Martha Schteingart, CEDUA/COLMEX
  • Alejandra Moreno Toscano, Head of Historic Centre of Mexico City - DF Government