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Martha Thorne

Director of Strategic and Institutional Relations | Gallery Institute Barcelona, Spain

Biography

Martha Thorne is an urbanist, writer, educator, and facilitator of architecture competitions and events. Currently, she works as Director of Strategic and Institutional Relations for Gallery Institute, an initiative that creates unique, high-quality films about architects, designers, architecture, and our cities.

Sessions

13:40h

High-Level Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Next-Gen Buildings: Can Infrastructures Learn and Adapt to our Needs?

Carlo Ratti CRA - CARLO RATTI ASSOCIATI Director Speaker

Hazem Galal PwC Cities & Local Government Global Leader & Global Smart Mobility Co-Leader Speaker

Martha Thorne Gallery Institute Director of Strategic and Institutional Relations Moderator

Nikki Greenberg Real Estate of the Future Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Speaker

Richard Maraček Slovak Republic State Secretary at the Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization Speaker

#Artificial Intelligence, #Building Automation, #Digital Twins, #Innovative Building Technology, #Smart Buildings

2025-11-04 13:40 2025-11-04 14:25 Europe/Madrid Next-Gen Buildings: Can Infrastructures Learn and Adapt to our Needs?

Next-generation technologies are reshaping how we design, build, and live in our cities. From digital tools and AI to virtual reality and advanced construction methods, emerging innovations are revolutionizing urban planning and development. How do these technologies offer new pathways to create more efficient, building-adaptive, and future-ready urban environments?

Main Stage

Tue 4 13:40h - 14:25h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed

10:50h

Thematic Keynote | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Where Aesthetic and Resilience Infrastructure Converge

Martha Thorne Gallery Institute Director of Strategic and Institutional Relations Speaker

Rory Brown FMR NSW Government FMR Executive Director, Smart Places Moderator

#Built Environment, #Resilient Infrastructures, #Urban Design, #Wellbeing

2025-11-06 10:50 2025-11-06 11:10 Europe/Madrid Where Aesthetic and Resilience Infrastructure Converge

Urban resilience and accessibility are increasingly interconnected in creating cities where people thrive. Thoughtful urban design can produce spaces that are both adaptable to change and welcoming to all, where aesthetics and functionality come together to enhance community wellbeing. This session will explore how the design and visual quality of urban spaces influence resilience, inclusivity, accessibility, and the overall quality of everyday life.

Stage: Infrastructure & Building

Thu 6 10:50h - 11:10h Stage: Infrastructure & Building All Passes