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