Lior Steinberg
Urban visionary Lior Steinberg inspires organizations to design people-first cities, blending storytelling and strategy to transform urban spaces into thriving, human-centered environments.
Why book Lior Steinberg for your next event
- Co-founder of Humankind, a leading urban change agency, Lior Steinberg has spearheaded innovative projects worldwide, helping cities reimagine mobility and public space to create people-first, vibrant environments that organizations can learn from and apply.
- Acclaimed international urban planner with global impact. From Europe to beyond, Lior has worked on transformative city projects that prove how people-centered design fuels sustainable growth, livability, and stronger communities.
- Author of The Car That Wanted to Be a Bike. By writing a visionary children’s book on mobility and future cities, Lior brings complex urban challenges to life in accessible ways, inspiring leaders to think differently about change.
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Designing Cities That Make People Smile
Urban visionary and co-founder of Humankind, Lior Steinberg inspires organizations to create people-first cities that spark joy and innovation. Through engaging keynotes, he delivers practical tools, bold visions, and proven strategies that help leaders rethink mobility, design livable spaces, and drive sustainable urban transformation.
Keynote Speaker Lior Steinberg is an internationally recognized urban planner and co-founder of Humankind, a Rotterdam-based agency dedicated to transforming cities into people-first environments. Known for his visionary approach to urban design, he helps leaders, organizations, and governments rethink how mobility, sustainability, and livability can create long-term value for businesses and communities alike.
Lior Steinberg is not just an expert in theory, he has led projects across Europe and beyond that demonstrate how people-centered planning drives innovation, economic growth, and happier citizens. He is also the author of The Car That Wanted to Be a Bike, a thought-provoking book that translates complex ideas about mobility into accessible lessons about the future of urban life.
When you book Lior Steinberg for your event, you gain more than an engaging speaker, you gain practical strategies and inspiring insights tailored to your organization’s challenges. His keynotes are known for combining optimism with actionable tools, leaving audiences motivated to act and equipped to implement change. From corporate conferences to leadership summits, his presentations spark fresh perspectives on creating irresistible, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces.
Whether you’re looking to inspire your teams, reimagine innovation, or connect business success with people-centered design, Keynote Speaker Lior Steinberg delivers the knowledge, vision, and energy to make your event unforgettable.
Keynotes
Keynote by Lior Steinberg:
Transforming Cities: Keynotes That Inspire People-First Innovation
Are your cities, teams, or projects struggling to balance growth with livability?
Many organizations face the challenge of designing urban spaces that serve both economic needs and human well-being. This is where Lior Steinberg, urban visionary and co-founder of Humankind, makes the difference. As a keynote speaker, he empowers leaders to move beyond functionality and embrace people-first strategies that spark innovation and sustainability.
Through engaging and inspiring keynotes, Lior shares bold visions, proven strategies, and practical tools that organizations can immediately apply. His expertise shows how mobility, design, and human-centered planning can create cities and businesses, that thrive. Audiences walk away not only with fresh perspectives but also with actionable solutions to reimagine growth in a way that fosters joy, connection, and long-term success.
Book Lior Steinberg for your event and equip your organization to lead urban transformation with purpose.
Including residents in urban planning | Lior Steinberg | TEDxYouth@Groningen
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LIOR STEINBERG — We Are Addicted to Cars, but There’s a Way Out of It
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