Monica von Schmalensee is former CEO and Senior Advisor at White Arkitekter, Scandinavia’s pioneer and thought-leader in sustainable architecture. White is most recognised for visionary examples of sustainable architecture, such as the 100-year Masterplan for the relocation of the City of Kiruna in Sweden’s in the Arctic north. Monica is founder and former chairman of Sweden Green Building Council and member of Formas Scientific Council for Swedish research. A frequent keynote speaker at internationally renowned conferences, Monica is sought after for her cutting-edge expertise combining academic and practice-based architectural research. Monica was recently honoured with the prestigious Leadership Award 2016 for her outstanding contribution and impact to a sustainable built environment in Sweden.

With a distinguished career spanning over a decade with the City of Philadelphia, Sharpe's most recent position was Interim Deputy Mayor/Director of the Department of Planning and Development. In this role, she led collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, developers, and communities to enhance, plan, preserve, and develop vibrant neighbourhoods across the city. Under her leadership, the department implemented key initiatives across multiple divisions, including Housing and Community Development, Development Services, and Planning & Zoning, which encompass the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Philadelphia Art Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Sadie Morgan is a founding director at the Stirling prize-winning architecture practice, dRMM. She lectures internationally on the work of dRMM and the importance of infrastructure which connects back to people and place. 

She became the youngest president of the Architectural Association in 2013, and in 2016, was appointed Professor at the University of Westminster and awarded an honorary doctorate from London South Bank University. In 2017 she was named New Londoner of the Year by the NLA for her work championing the importance of design at the highest political level.

Finn Williams is the City Architect of Malmö. He previously worked to promote public architecture and planning in the UK through roles at Croydon Council and the Greater London Authority, and as the co-founder and chief executive of Public Practice. 

Tidskriften Rum named Finn as the most influential individual in architecture and design in Sweden in 2023.