Sustainable Urban Makeover
Through Green & Smart Infrastructure
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Our annual conference dedicated to the sustainable development of Romanian cities and regions is already at its 14th edition and has consolidated its position as a top event for the business environment, urban development & architecture and the public administration.
Encouraging the sustainable development of the country, promoting measures to increase the attractiveness for new investments and stimulating the country’s competitiveness are essential factors for us.
Cities of Tomorrow offers a platform for the exchange of ideas, concepts and know-how between the public and private sectors, with the ambition of creating the proper context for partnerships and projects leading to concrete actions and results.
Cities are currently undergoing a profound transformation. Climate change, demographic pressure, economic competitiveness, and the demand for a high quality of life are redefining the way urban spaces function.
Urban Renaissance reflects this necessity — not merely for incremental adjustments, but for a comprehensive transition grounded in green and smart infrastructure.
Green infrastructure — from energy-efficient buildings and sustainable mobility to urban green spaces and climate adaptation solutions — is becoming the foundation of modern urban development.
At the same time, smart infrastructure enables cities to operate more efficiently through digitalization, data-driven decision-making, and integrated systems that enhance public services and resource management.
Urban Renaissance ultimately means creating more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready cities — better places to live, work, and invest, both today and for generations to come.
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Monika Konrad is an architect, urban planner, researcher, and strategist; she gained a professional background in studios like OMA, Claus en Kaan Architecten and as a project director at consulting company Strelka KB. She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Poznań University of Technology, the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, and Lund University. She is an author of numerous urban standards and strategic projects on a citywide scale and a designer of urban and architectural projects in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Monika Konrad is the Deputy Director of the Municipal Office of Architecture and Spatial Planning in Warsaw, working as a chief designer on the Warsaw Strategic Masterplan. Since November 2024, she has held the position of Extraordinary Professor at Brno Technical University.
Before joining the City of Munich as Head of Urban Development Planning in 2018, Arne Lorz held various leading positions in the cities of Duisburg, Trier, and Saarbrücken, always with a strong focus on innovation, strategic thinking, and interdisciplinary, integrated projects. For him, a key factor for successful urban development has consistently been the transformative power of cities and their communities, which fosters resilient and sustainable structures and processes that make urban environments truly livable. He is convinced that urban development requires a strong commitment to professional values and expertise, combined with active participation and dialogue with the public and relevant stakeholders.
Dr. Christiane Westphal coordinates urban development funding for the State of Berlin at the Berlin Senate Department for Urban Development, Construction and Housing, where she has been working since 2014. She oversees funding programmes across around 70 areas in Berlin and develops strategies for climate protection and climate adaptation within urban development policies.
Her background combines public‑sector leadership, international exchange on climate strategies (City of Paris) and academic research on urban transformation, contributing directly to the objectives of Cities of Tomorrow 2026 and this year’s theme, Urban Renaissance – Green & Smart Infrastructure.
Alexandru Belenyi is an architect, urban planner, and educator. He earned his PhD in 2015 and studied at TU Delft in the Netherlands and at the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest. Before founding his own practice, he worked with AECOM Bucharest and Chora Architecture & Urbanism in London, contributing to large‑scale planning and architectural projects, including the General Urban Plan of Bucharest.
Daniel Tudor is the Founding Partner and CEO of The Concept Group, one of Romania’s leading real estate sales consultancy companies. With over 15 years of experience, he has coordinated residential projects totaling more than EUR 700 million in value and over 6,000 homes sold, working with more than 130 developers and major projects nationwide.
As part of our event CITIES OF TOMORROW, we’re excited to invite you to the next energy-focused event in Cluj-Napoca! In partnership with Energynomics, we’re hosting a two-day event dedicated to the most pressing topics in the energy sector.
Join us on September 23 for the Energy Transition Conference, where we’ll explore key themes such as energy efficiency and the practical steps needed to shape the smart cities of the future. The event will bring together local authorities, industry experts, technology providers, and decision-makers from both the public and private sectors.
On the second day, AHK will host in a roundtable discussion focused on energy communities — a key element in accelerating Romania’s green transition and empowering local actors.
Let’s build smarter, greener cities — together!
10:00 – 11 :30 – Roundtable disscusion
11 :30 – 13 :00 – Networking & Lunch
13 :00 – 14 :30 – Site visit
