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:
Pablo Bofill
CEO, Bofill Taller de Arquitectura
The CEO with an eye on the future without losing sight of the past.
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Emre Arolat
Co-founder and principal, EAA
The Turkish architect creating spaces that echo the soul of their settings.
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Jeanne Autran-Edorh
Co-founder, Studio NEiDA
The French-Togolese architect building with context, care and community in mind.
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Fergus Feilden
Director and co-founder, Feilden Fowles
The architect creating spaces that are sustainable by design and timeless by intention.
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Marcos Parera Blanch
Creative director and co-founder, Mesura
The Barcelona-based architect exporting a Mediterranean ease to the world.
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Fashion & retail:
Juan Naya
CEO, ISDIN
The astrophysicist and business leader who understands the science of skincare.
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Adriana Domínguez
Executive chairwoman of Adolfo Domínguez
Meet the leader redefining one of Spain’s most iconic fashion brands.
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Nagore Vitallé & Marta M Soldevilla
Co-founders, Bastida for Work
The Barcelona brand creating tailor-made workwear solutions.
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Design:
Javier Marset
CEO, Marset
A lighting maker on elevating the everyday with a warm glow.
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David Martí Vilardosa
Editor and director of product design, Santa & Cole
One of the creative forces helping to light up cities with clarity and quiet confidence.
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Keiji Takeuchi
Founder, Keiji Takeuchi Design Office
The Milan-based Japanese designer sticking up for craft.
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Geopolitics, mobility & security:
HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi
Minister of state, UAE
The minister that’s helping to shape the UAE’s global reputation.
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Gorana Grgić
Security Correspondent, Monocle
The security expert who unpacks the forces reshaping the world order.
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Alicia Wanless
Director, Information Environment Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The information expert on the new frontiers for global conflict.
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Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen
Chief corporate affairs officer, Netcompany
The former Danish diplomat advising the private sector on the risks shaping today’s world.
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Living better:
Jan Garde
Founder and chairman, The Embassies of Good Living
The founder pioneering a new living concept that changes the way we see later life.
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Victor Wilhelmi
Managing director, Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella
The therapeutic clinic director with entrepreneurial know-how.
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Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez
Consultant and ageing expert
Meet the doctor rewriting the rules of ageing.
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Building better cities:
Geordin Hill-Lewis
Cape Town mayor
The record-breaking civic leader of South Africa’s second city.
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Mateu Hernández
CEO, Turisme de Barcelona
Meet the tourism leader helping to tell Barcelona’s stories on a global stage.
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Special guests & local hosts:
Jordi Labanda
Commercial artist
The illustrator who captures life (and Barcelona) with wit, elegance and a knowing wink.
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David Mira Mulero
Head Concierge, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
The head concierge on the art of the perfect welcome.
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