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Orna Rosenfeld

Global Advisor on Housing, Living and Inclusion, CEO and Founder | Dr Orna Rosenfeld & Associates Paris, France

Biography

Dr Orna Rosenfeld B.Arch. (Hons) M.A. PhD is an award-winning housing expert, urban strategist, advisor, author, and social impact advocate. Founder & CEO of Orna Rosenfeld & Associates, Paris, she has advised 50+ national and 30 local governments, UN, EU, EIB, CEB & World Bank, and spoken at 100+ global conferences.

Sessions

10:00h

High-Level Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Housing for Growing Cities: Building Equity Through Design and Policy

Anna König Jerlmyr Stockholm Municipality Former Mayor of Stockholm Speaker

Bibiana Aido UN Women for the Americas and the Caribbean Regional Director Speaker

Ignacio Miguel Baistrocchi Ministry of Public Space and Urban Sanitation of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires Minister of Public Space and Urban Sanitation Speaker

Orna Rosenfeld Dr Orna Rosenfeld & Associates Global Advisor on Housing, Living and Inclusion, CEO and Founder Moderator

Sarah Hill Public Investment Fund Confidential Speaker

#Affordability, #Housing, #Innovative Housing Models, #Social Inclusion, #Urban Planning

2025-11-05 10:00 2025-11-05 10:45 Europe/Madrid Housing for Growing Cities: Building Equity Through Design and Policy

Cities face a growing gap in housing needs, aging infrastructure, and persistent social inequalities. As affordability declines, innovative approaches to building and urban development are essential. This session will focus on centering equity in urban development by reimagining construction methods, housing policies, and design strategies to create sustainable, resilient, equitable, and accessible homes for all.

Main Stage

Wed 5 10:00h - 10:45h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed

12:35h

Thematic Keynote | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Rethinking Housing in a Changing Urban World

Maíta Fernández-Armesto Sánchez Barcelona City Council Director of Public space Moderator

Orna Rosenfeld Dr Orna Rosenfeld & Associates Global Advisor on Housing, Living and Inclusion, CEO and Founder Speaker

#Cities for All, #Housing, #TBWC, #Urban Design, #Urban Planning

2025-11-05 12:35 2025-11-05 12:55 Europe/Madrid Rethinking Housing in a Changing Urban World

Urban growth presents complex challenges in ensuring that all residents can live in safe, inclusive, and thriving communities. In this session, Orna Rosenfeld will share insights from her international work on housing and urban development, exploring the social, economic, and policy dimensions that shape city life. With a broad perspective on urban growth, she will highlight the opportunities and challenges in creating equitable, resilient, and vibrant cities for everyone.

Stage: Infrastructure & Building

Wed 5 12:35h - 12:55h Stage: Infrastructure & Building All Passes