EUROPE 2026 SPEAKER

Margarethe Theseira, Professor Urban Economic Development, UCL

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Margarethe Theseira is a Professor of Urban Economic Development at UCL and a leading advisor on city-scale economic strategy. Margarethe focuses on the intersection of urban planning, infrastructure investment, and economic growth in the world’s leading global cities.

She is a specialist in urban analytics and the socio-economic impact of the built environment. Through her work at UCL and her advisory roles, she provides critical insights into how city authorities and private developers can collaborate to build more resilient, productive, and inclusive urban economies.

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UCL (University College London) is a world-leading research university and home to the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. UCL is a global pioneer in urban economic development and architecture, providing the research and talent that drives the evolution of cities worldwide.

The university’s Bartlett faculty is recognized as a center of excellence for analyzing the social, economic, and environmental impact of the built environment. UCL works closely with industry and government to develop innovative solutions for urban resilience, housing affordability, and the decarbonization of global property markets.

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