Vishaan Chakrabarti is a renowned architect and urban planner known for his visionary approach to designing sustainable cities. As the founder of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), he has led groundbreaking projects that reimagine public spaces and transportation systems.

Chakrabarti previously served as the Director of the Manhattan Office at the New York Department of City Planning, where he played a key role in the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site. His book 'A Country of Cities' advocates for dense, transit-oriented development to address climate change and improve quality of life.

Chakrabarti's keynotes inspire audiences to rethink how the built environment can foster more livable, equitable, and environmentally-conscious communities.