Managing Director - Free Cities Foundation
Peter Young is the managing director of the Free Cities Foundation. He leads the operational management of the foundation, with oversight over project delivery, communications, and finance. Before joining the Free Cities Foundation, Peter spent most of his career based in Beijing supporting trade links between the UK and China.
Around the world, new cities are emerging with diverse economic models, governance structures, and urban visions. This session takes a panoramic view of the global new cities movement, showcasing groundbreaking projects, key trends, and lessons learned from across continents. From special economic zones to startup societies, explore how different regions are experimenting with new approaches to urban development and what these projects reveal about the future of cities.