Global ideas. Local ambition.
The Belfast Summit brings together world-leading experts with local leaders to discuss how we make Belfast one of the best small cities in Europe to live, work and socialise.
The Belfast Summit is returning in January 2027.
Details about the event will be announced shortly.
Returning for its fourth year, the Belfast Summit will be back with leading voices across planning, regeneration, housing, business, politics, the arts and more, to explore how we unlock the city’s potential. Expect fresh perspectives, lively debate and honest conversations about Belfast’s challenges, with a shared ambition to turn bold ideas into meaningful change.
A look back at our previous keynote speakers:
Nicola Sturgeon
Former First Minister of Scotland
OBE Wei Yang
Global Planner and former President of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Catherine Gall
Expert in City Planning and Executive Director of the Sorbonne based ETI Research Laboratory
Gavin White
Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration, Manchester City Council
Prof Sadie Morgan
Global architect and former Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission
Michael Kill
Chief Executive of The Night Time Industries Association
Ariel Palitz
New York City's first Nightlife Mayor and Founder of All Hours Advisory firm
Carlos Moreno
Global Urban Planner and Founder of the 15-minute City Model
