Greg Clark
A world authority on city leadership, Greg Clark empowers businesses and governments to navigate the sustainable urban transition with confidence.
Why book Greg Clark for your next event
- With over 35 years advising 300+ cities and 40 national governments, Greg Clark delivers unparalleled insights that empower organizations to navigate complex urban, economic, and sustainability challenges with strategic clarity and global perspective.
- As Chair of the UK Cities Commission for Climate Investment, Greg Clark leads pioneering initiatives that connect city leaders and investors to finance inclusive, low-carbon transitions and drive sustainable growth across industries and nations.
- Drawing on his experience as former Board Member of Transport for London and Chair of TfL’s Land and Property Committee, Greg Clark provides expert lessons in mobility innovation, urban regeneration, and sustainable infrastructure development.
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Leading the Sustainable Urban Transformation
Discover world-leading insights on sustainable urban transformation with global cities expert Greg Clark. Having advised 300+ cities, 40 governments, and top investors, he empowers organizations to harness innovation, climate investment, and place leadership, turning complex urban challenges into sustainable, profitable growth opportunities.
Keynote Speaker Greg Clark is a world authority on cities, urban investment, and the sustainable urban transition. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has advised more than 300 cities, 40 national governments, and numerous global corporations, investors, and multilateral institutions. His insights are trusted by world-leading organizations seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities of urbanization, innovation, and climate leadership.
As Chair of the Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities and transport and Chair of the UK Cities Commission for Climate Investment (3Ci), Greg connects city leaders and investors to finance inclusive, low-carbon growth. His experience as a former Board Member of Transport for London and advisor to HSBC, the World Bank, and OECD gives him unmatched real-world perspective on how urban strategy and investment drive business success.
When you book Greg Clark for your event, you gain a keynote that delivers actionable frameworks for future-proofing your organization through sustainable transformation, innovation, and place-based leadership. Known for his engaging and forward-thinking approach, Greg empowers audiences to turn complex global shifts into competitive advantage, making him one of the most sought-after voices in urban strategy and sustainable growth today.
Keynotes
Keynote by Greg Clark:
Our Urban Century: Peak City and the Future of Cities
Are your organization’s strategies keeping pace with the rapid transformation of our cities? As urbanization accelerates and sustainability demands intensify, leaders face complex questions about investment, innovation, and the future of work and living.
In his compelling keynote, Our Urban Century: Peak City and the Future of Cities, Greg Clark delivers the clarity and foresight organizations need to thrive in this new era. Drawing on decades of advising 300+ cities and global investors, he reveals how urban evolution is reshaping economies, industries, and talent landscapes and what businesses must do to stay ahead.
Greg’s keynote offers actionable frameworks for navigating climate transition, smart infrastructure, and inclusive growth. Audiences leave equipped with insights to turn disruption into opportunity and to lead confidently in a world defined by urban change.
Book Greg Clark for your event and empower your organization to unlock its role in shaping the cities of tomorrow.
Keynote by Greg Clark:
Cities, Climate, and Investment in the Net Zero Urban Transition
How can organizations invest wisely in a world racing toward net zero while cities become the frontlines of climate action? Many leaders struggle to align sustainability goals with profitable growth and long-term resilience.
In his powerful keynote, Cities, Climate, and Investment in the Net Zero Urban Transition, Greg Clark provides the roadmap to turn this challenge into opportunity. With over 35 years advising 300+ cities, 40 governments, and global investors, he reveals how climate-smart urban strategies can unlock innovation, attract investment, and future-proof organizations.
Greg’s keynote delivers actionable insights on financing low-carbon transitions, leveraging place-based leadership, and driving sustainable returns across industries. Audiences gain the tools and confidence to align business success with environmental responsibility.
Book Greg Clark for your event and inspire your organization to lead the net zero transformation, creating cities and companies ready for the future.
Keynote by Greg Clark:
Cities, Technology, and the 4th Industrial Revolution
Is your organization ready for the technological revolution reshaping the world’s cities? As AI, automation, and digital infrastructure transform how we live and work, many leaders struggle to keep pace with the opportunities and risks of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
In his keynote, Cities, Technology, and the 4th Industrial Revolution, Greg Clark empowers organizations to harness innovation for growth, resilience, and sustainability. Drawing on his experience advising 300+ global cities and leading institutions, he reveals how technology is redefining competitiveness, productivity, and investment in the urban age.
Greg’s keynote provides actionable insights on smart city development, digital transformation, and the future of urban economies, equipping leaders with strategies to adapt and thrive.
Book Greg Clark for your event to give your audience a visionary roadmap for succeeding in the technology-driven future of cities and business.
Keynote by Greg Clark:
City Leadership and Urban Governance
How can cities and organizations lead effectively amid rapid urban growth, climate pressures, and rising citizen expectations? Many leaders face the challenge of balancing innovation, inclusion, and accountability in an increasingly complex urban landscape.
In his keynote, City Leadership and Urban Governance, Greg Clark offers the strategies and insights needed to master this balance. With over 35 years advising 300+ cities, 40 national governments, and global investors, he reveals how visionary governance can transform cities into engines of sustainability, productivity, and trust.
Greg’s keynote delivers proven frameworks for effective leadership, long-term planning, and cross-sector collaboration, empowering decision-makers to drive meaningful, measurable impact.
Book Greg Clark for your event to inspire your audience with actionable lessons on how great city leadership can build resilient, thriving communities and organizations in the 21st century.
Keynote by Greg Clark:
The Business of Cities and Place Leadership
How can businesses and city leaders create places that attract talent, investment, and innovation in an age of global competition? Many organizations struggle to connect commercial success with the long-term value of great places.
In his keynote, The Business of Cities and Place Leadership, Greg Clark reveals how forward-thinking leaders can turn cities into engines of business growth and prosperity. Drawing on 35 years of experience advising 300+ cities and major corporations worldwide, he demonstrates how place leadership drives competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable success.
Greg’s keynote provides actionable tools for aligning business strategy with urban development, fostering collaboration, and unlocking the full potential of cities as dynamic marketplaces.
Book Greg Clark for your event and empower your audience to understand how visionary place leadership can redefine business performance and create shared value in the cities of tomorrow.
Keynote by Greg Clark:
The DNA of Cities: Decoding Urban Identity
What makes a city truly unique and how can leaders harness that identity to drive growth and pride? Many organizations and policymakers struggle to define what sets their city apart in a crowded global landscape.
In his keynote, The DNA of Cities: Decoding Urban Identity, Greg Clark explores how cities can uncover and activate their distinctive character to attract investment, talent, and innovation. Drawing on decades of global experience advising 300+ cities, he reveals the hidden factors, culture, history, leadership, and ambition, that shape a city’s success story.
Greg’s keynote equips audiences with practical frameworks to define, communicate, and leverage urban identity as a strategic asset for growth and competitiveness.
Book Greg Clark for your event and inspire your audience to discover how decoding the DNA of their city can unlock new opportunities for collaboration, branding, and sustainable development.
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