The Alt Urban Global Summit is a premier platform dedicated to reshaping the future of urban living through innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. As cities worldwide grapple with rapid urbanization, climate change, and socio-economic disparities, the summit serves as a crucial platform for leaders in the urban sector - to exchange ideas and co-create solutions.

Leadership in Practice

The session brings together sectoral leaders to present ideas—concise, action-oriented insights that highlight innovative tools, scalable solutions, and transformative approaches for sustainable urban housing. The session will explore policy, finance, planning, and design dimensions, providing a rich mix of practice and vision.

These capsule presentations aim to spark collaborative thinking and inspire actionable pathways across institutions and geographies. By drawing on real-world applications and forward-looking strategies, the session offers a foundation for both immediate interventions and long-term systemic change.

 

trialogue 2047 - Shaping the Urban future

trialogue 2047 is a thought-leadership series curated by Development Alternatives, aimed at exploring pathways for India to become a green, inclusive, and resilient nation by the year 2047. As part of the Alt Urban Global Summit 2025, the 28th edition of trialogue 2047 will focus on the theme “Shaping the Urban Future.” This session will delve into building actionable strategies for creating circular, climate-resilient urban systems that support sustainable growth and equitable living.

 

Launch of Publications & Felicitations

At the Alt Urban Global Summit 2025, two landmark publications will be launched. The first captures the dynamic journey of the Alt Urban Housing Challenge — highlighting design ideas, collaborative processes, and context-driven design solutions. The second, Shaping Urban Futures, features thought-provoking insights from leading voices in the urban development space, offering a roadmap for more inclusive and resilient cities. The summit will also witness the felicitation of the winners of the Alt Urban Housing Challenge, recognizing their visionary contributions to the future of housing. Together, these moments will mark a powerful step forward in reimagining urban India.

Participants

  • Senior Government Officials From key ministries in urban development, water and sanitation, technology, and municipal governance.
  • Urban Planners & Policy Experts – Influencing city planning and infrastructure frameworks.
  • Architects & Design Thinkers – Innovating sustainable, people-centric urban spaces.
  • Industry Leaders & Impact Investors – Mobilizing capital for smart and green urban solutions.
  • Smart City & Tech Innovators – Pioneering digital tools and infrastructure for tomorrow’s cities.
  • Community-Based Organizations – Championing inclusive, bottom-up urban development.
  • Academics & Researchers Shaping the discourse with cutting-edge urban insights and data.
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