Willem van Heijningen

Strategy Director | Municipality of Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands
Willem van Heijningen

Biography

Willem van Heijningen is a strategist in the field of public space and mobility. He has a comprehensive view of the domain and explores the challenges related to public space. To find various substantive and organizational approaches and solutions to the challenges, he connects content, people, and stakeholders. He utilizes the knowledge and experience he gained through his studies in public administration, political activities, work in the field of spatial planning, logistics, railway stations, hubs and public space. Willem is a member of the Expert Group on Urban Mobility for the EU.

Sessions

13:55h
Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Cities That Bounce Back: The New Science of Resilient Design

Lorraine Mackin
Lorraine Mackin Deloitte UK Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Government Leader Speaker
Mar Santamaría
Mar Santamaría Trescientosmil Co-founder Moderator
Ross Nazari
Ross Nazari The Resilient Smart Cities Innovation Center (ReSInC), The University of Memphis Chair and Professor Speaker
Silvia Rossi
Silvia Rossi Clust-ER BUILD Architect and innovation Manager Speaker
Thanh Nguyen
Thanh Nguyen Dassault Systèmes SE Cities & Public Services Technical Director Speaker
Willem van Heijningen
Willem van Heijningen Municipality of Amsterdam Strategy Director Speaker

#Adaptive Architecture, #Climate Adaptation, #Urban Strategies

2025-11-04 13:55 2025-11-04 14:45 Europe/Madrid Cities That Bounce Back: The New Science of Resilient Design

Integrating climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and smart infrastructure is essential for building resilient cities. Combining technology with community engagement drives sustainable urban growth and adaptive architecture. How can these strategies come together to create cities that not only survive but thrive amid future challenges?

Stage: Infrastructure & Building
Tue 4 13:55h - 14:45h Stage: Infrastructure & Building All Passes
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