The event highlighted five exemplary cases of success in sustainable urban development. These debates aimed to inspire and educate by showcasing how forward-thinking planning and design can lead to lasting, positive impacts on our cities, fostering a more resilient and sustainable future. The Public Debates were moderated by Luis Bettencourt, Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Sociology, University of Chicago, Illinois, United States. With a five-minute keynote and debate between the following experts: Lina Ghotmeh, Founder and Director, Ghotmeh—Architecture, Paris, France Nirmal Kishnani, Co-Programme Director, Programme Director of the Master of Science, Integrated Sustainable Design, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Pablo Urango, Co-Director and Senior Partner, Foster + Partners, Madrid, Spain Maria Vassilakou, Founder, Vienna Solutions; Former Vice Mayor, Vienna, Austria