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Mustafa Sherif

Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker | AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Stockholm, Sweden

Biography

Mustafa works with early-stage planning and design that promotes co-creation of places with communities, with a strong focus on children and youth. He is also the host of the international podcast Urbanistica, with listeners in over 145 countries.

Sessions

10:45h

Thematic Keynote | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Measuring Liveability: Evidence-Based Approaches to Urban Futures

Irene Martín Luque Norman Foster Foundation Head of Research Speaker

Mustafa Sherif AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker Moderator

#Built Environment, #Urban Design, #Wellbeing

2025-11-05 10:45 2025-11-05 11:05 Europe/Madrid Measuring Liveability: Evidence-Based Approaches to Urban Futures

Urban design profoundly affects wellbeing and social connection. However, standardized metrics often overlook local cultural and contextual nuances, such as climate or inequality, which shape urban experiences. The Norman Foster Institute (NFI) develops participatory methodologies to create wellbeing indicators tailored to each city, guiding practical urban design strategies that respond to communities’ real needs and priorities.

Stage: Infrastructure & Building

Wed 5 10:45h - 11:05h Stage: Infrastructure & Building All Passes

11:05h

Thematic Dialogue | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Visualising the cities of the future: Telling better stories with digital twins, simulation and AI

David Smallbone KPMG Global Head of InfraTech, AI & Alliances Speaker

Mustafa Sherif AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker Moderator

William Mills AugmentCity Global Business Development Manager Speaker

#Artificial Intelligence, #Data Analytics, #Digital Twins, #Simulated Environments

2025-11-05 11:05 2025-11-05 11:25 Europe/Madrid Visualising the cities of the future: Telling better stories with digital twins, simulation and AI

Securing buy-in into citywide transformation requires compelling stories that inspire citizens, planners and funders with a vision of potential future possibilities. Advances in technology such as digital twins, simulation and AI can produce interactive visualisations that can unlock better conversations that ultimately lead to better decisions. Through real city examples, KPMG and Augment City will show the art of the possible to unlock the insights in your data and help decision makers reach clarity and consensus.

Stage: Infrastructure & Building

Wed 5 11:05h - 11:25h Stage: Infrastructure & Building All Passes

13:25h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Tackling The Housing Divide: Making Room for Everyone in Booming Cities

Andra Stanciu Hometeam Ventures Head of Research & VC Speaker

Camila Jordan TETO Brasil Director of Institucional Relations and Advocacy Speaker

Daniel de Klein City of Helmond Business Development Manager Digital City Speaker

Kim Sarnecki Together Center Chief Executive Officer Speaker

Mustafa Sherif AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker Moderator

#Innovative Housing Models, #Modular Living, #Regulatory Innovation

2025-11-05 13:25 2025-11-05 14:10 Europe/Madrid Tackling The Housing Divide: Making Room for Everyone in Booming Cities

As urban populations grow, the need for affordable, scalable, and sustainable housing is more urgent than ever. From modular construction to smart housing and regulatory innovation, new approaches are reshaping how cities house their residents. How can cross-sector collaboration turn these innovations into lasting, inclusive solutions?

Stage: Infrastructure & Building

Wed 5 13:25h - 14:10h Stage: Infrastructure & Building All Passes