Over the next 30 years, the planet's urban population is expected to expand by 2 billion. New megacities will join the Shanghais, Cairos and Tokyos of the world. Who will build them and improve them, ensuring that they become centers of industry, innovation, sustainability and well-being? In many countries, the public sector maps out city growth, as the Chinese government did, for example, in the development of Shenzhen. But how can the private sector shape the urban blueprint for the coming boom? What new perspectives can investors bring to the conversation? There are sure to be immense opportunities in diverse sectors: infrastructure, transportation, real estate development, clean technology, education, food security, public health and more. Our panel will discuss how the private sector can make cities of the future productive, livable and economically viable.

Moderator: Taimur Hyat
Speakers: Michael Berkowitz, Charles Garner, Bridget Rosewell