Marvin Rees made history in 2016 when he was elected Mayor of Bristol, becoming the first directly elected mayor of Black African heritage of any major European city. Born and raised in Bristol, he has focused on tackling inequality, housing affordability, and climate action while leading a diverse city through significant challenges.

Marvin brings perspective on urban leadership, inclusion, and building cities that work for everyone. He speaks on civic leadership, systemic change, and what it means to lead as a trailblazer.