The Belfast Summit 2024 brought together local, national and global experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities for our city as we strive to make it one of the best places to live, work and visit in Europe.
This unique half-day event tool place in Ulster University’s Belfast campus, on 15th February 2024.
Keynote speaker
Carlos Moreno
The keynote speaker was be Franco-Columbian urban planning expert Carlos Moreno in his first visit to Northern Ireland.
Carlos has achieved global recognition for his pioneering vision around the 15-minute city - a concept which would see everyday amenities all within a 15 minute walk or cycle from home.
Amy Lamé
London Night Czar
Amy Lamé is an American-British performer, writer, TV and radio presenter, known for her one-woman shows, her performance group Duckie, and LGBT-themed media works.
She was appointed by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as the city's first 'Night Czar' in November 2016, with the responsibility of promoting London’s varied nightlife both in the UK and internationally, including safeguarding venues across the city.
Belfast Summit: In Focus Panels
The State of Our City
A living, social city
Making Belfast Prosper
Building the Future Belfast
Ulster University
The £250m investment by Ulster University has transformed this part of the CIty, and it is bringing together communities and students.
Translink
When Belfast Grand Central Station opens later this year, it will usher in a new era for public transport right across the island.
Belfast City Council
The City Council is leading the way in securing investment and growth in the city.