Public Space Academy / Keynote Lecture by Carlos Moreno

The Public Space Academy is proud to present the Keynote Lecture Series, featuring leading academics, practitioners and urban innovators working on the theory and practice of public space.

We are glad to have as the third 2025 Keynote Lecturer Prof. Carlos Moreno, the Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” at IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France.
Prof. Carlos Moreno is a distinguished Franco-Colombian urban planner and professor, residing in Paris. He is best known for pioneering the "15-Minute City" concept, which promotes sustainable, human-centric urban living. This concept has been widely adopted by mayors and international organizations working towards more sustainable cities around the world and has since become a global movement. In Paris, his ideas have been embraced by the city's mayor, Anne Hidalgo, contributing to the city's transformation. Serving as a scientific advisor to various international organizations, he is recognized for his contributions to urban planning. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Housing and Communities. As a professor at the IAE Paris Sorbonne, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, his work has earned international acclaim, including the OBELAward in 2021, the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour in 2022, and the Global Leadership Award for Sustainable Development from the Global Forum on Human Settlements in 2024 at the GFHS Annual Session at the UN Headquarters. In 2023, he was inducted into Sigma Xi, the world's largest scientific honor society, founded in 1886 at Cornell University. His books have been translated into numerous languages, reflecting his global influence. Prof. Moreno actively contributes to the global discourse on urban and territorial transformation, focusing on creating livable cities that prioritize residents' well-being.
His latest book in English is titled "The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet".

The Public Space Academy is promoted by City Space Architecture in partnership with the Ove Arup Foundation and with the generous support of UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme).