Indy Johar

Co-Founder, Architecture 00 and Dark Matter Labs

Indy has co-founded initiatives such as Impact Hub Birmingham and Open Systems Lab, and advised on inclusive growth and civic infrastructure for the RSA and the Mayor of London.

Dr Wendy Steele

Professor of Sustainability and Critical Urban Governance, RMIT

Wendy’s research explores the intersections of urban studies, social sciences, and environmental humanities, with a focus on regenerative futures, planetary commons, and the transformative role of universities.

She is an award-winning researcher, writer, and educator, and the author of Planning Wild Cities, Quiet Activism, The Sustainable Development Goals and Higher Education, and Hot Cities. Through initiatives like the Planetary Civics Initiative, she champions the role of the humanities and social sciences in addressing climate change and reimagining the purpose of universities.

“Universities must shift from being corporate institutions to becoming civic entities that protect and restore people, place, and planet.”

Dr Sophie Cloutterbuck

Director of London Engagement and the London Met Lab, London Metropolitan University

Sophie leads the Civic and Community stream of London Metropolitan University strategy and is a passionate advocate for civic engagement.

Her commitment to community impact is evident through her numerous roles and affiliations; member of the UK's National Civic University Advisory Board, a Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Place Fellow, and Chair of London Higher's Civic Network.

Tuang Liang Lim

Government Chief Sustainability Officer, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore

Tuang coordinates Singapore's national sustainability efforts, including the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and leads partnerships with businesses, civil society, and communities to advance Singapore's path toward net-zero emissions.

A former fighter pilot who rose to Chief-of-Staff in the Singapore Armed Forces, he brings a diverse perspective from defence, technology, and research to system thinking.

“Sometimes the most effective intervention is simply proving that something works and letting people experience it for themselves.”