CEO - Waterfall City
As a seasoned senior executive with more than 28 years of demonstrated work history within the property sector – across real estate, property management and asset management – Willie's experience spans business development, revenue generation, cost and operations management and risk management. Today his passion lies in being involved with smart city planning, development and management. Willie is proud to be at the helm and, with all his partners, driving the vision for Waterfall City forward – a development that continues to prove itself worthy as a truly remarkable and world-class city, within Gauteng.
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.