The Monocle Quality of Life Conference – Meet the speakers
From architects and mayors shaping better cities to fashion, retail and culture visionaries, this year’s line-up brings together global leaders and bright talents who are all redefining quality of life. Explore the speaker list below. The line-up is still growing – check back for the latest updates.
Architecture & urbanism:
Emre Arolat
Co-founder and principal, EAA
Bringing bold humanity to sacred, civic and cultural spaces around the world.
Jeanne Autran-Edorh
Co-founder, Studio NEiDA
Designing with local roots and global scope – from civic buildings to neighbourhood hubs.
Fergus Feilden
Director and co-founder, Feilden Fowles
Championing sustainability, craft and learning spaces with soul.
Marcos Parera Blanch
Creative director and co-founder, Mesura
From redefining spaces in Barcelona to reimagining Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Marcos brings strategic, community-minded thinking to contemporary architecture.
Fashion & retail:
Adriana Domínguez
Executive chairwoman of Adolfo Domínguez
Reimagining a Spanish fashion house with timeless design and sustainable intent.
Design:
Javier Marset
CEO, Marset
Shaping mood and atmosphere with considered illumination.
David Martí Vilardosa
Editor and director of product design, Santa & Cole
Advocating for warm, human-centred lighting in public and private spaces.
Geopolitics, mobility & security:
Gorana Grgić
Security Correspondent, Monocle
Bringing clarity to shifting global alliances and the new balance of power.
Special guests & local hosts:
Jordi Labanda
Commercial artist
Kicking off the day with a visual guide to the Barcelona you don’t yet know.
David Mira Mulero
Head Concierge, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Sharing insider intel on the city’s best-kept secrets.
