Speakers

Dean is an architect and urban designer driven by a passion for creating more sustainable, liveable, healthy, and vibrant cities. He has 25 years of experience as a Partner at Australian firm Clarke Hopkins Clarke leading the Cities + Precincts sector. He has lead the design and delivery of some of Australians largest and most ambitious new urban developments ranging from new town centres, large-scale mixed-use projects, and urban renewal precincts. Now also working with Rendeavour in Africa, he gets the unique opportunity to help shape 6 new cities across Africa in countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which will provide homes and jobs to millions of Africans, and places for communities to thrive for decades to come.

A thought leader in sustainable urban development, in 2016 Dean authored 'Creating Vibrant Communities,' a groundbreaking book guiding the creation of 15-minute cities.

Beyond his professional role, Dean is the CEO of One Heart, an NGO transforming lives in East Africa through the development of sustainable villages providing education and care to vulnerable children. His humanitarian efforts have broken the poverty cycle for thousands of children, empowering them to reach their full potential.