The General Rapporteurs, supported by the ISOCARP Congress Director, oversee the development of congress content, including subthemes, sessions, and special sessions. They lead the Track Rapporteur team, guide the abstract review process, coordinate with the Host Organization, and ensure timely deliverables. Post-congress, they consolidate track results and prepare content summaries for publications. Acting as the key liaison for the World Planning Congress Team, they play a vital role in shaping the congress program and outcomes.
 | Ulrich is a German academic, policy analyst, adviser and trainer living in Berlin. He supports international organisations, national governments, regional and local authorities in their international cooperation, strategy and capacity development towards a more sustainable urban and regional development. Over the last two years the interface between artificial intelligence, governance and development became a new focus area of his work. Ulrich is Chair of the ISOCARP Scientific Committee and Fellow of the British Academy of Social Science (ACSS). |
 | Nadine Bitar Chahine, managing director of Baladiya Catalyst, MENA native Women leader that was involved in the planning process of more than 45 large scale projects and advisor on urban policies, strategies and programs for Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Dubai, Sharjah, Makkah, and Jeddah cities. Her mission is to catalyze the transition towards liveable, sustainable, resilient and innovative MENA cities. As a recognised Global Top Voice in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development and recognised UN expert, Nadine Bitar actively addressed audiences in key international and regional platforms organised by United Nations, World Bank, GCC council, Arab League, MIT and others. She has convened and delivered peer learning, knowledge sharing and capacity building workshops across the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Kazakhistan, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Nadine Bitar advocates passionately for diversity and inclusion in the urban development industry sector focusing on women leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation. She also is the secretary general of ifla middle east and member of multiple regional and global organisations. She is registered architect with two masters in urban design and urban policy and currently doing a doctorate in sustainable urban development. |