Luke Graham Keynote Speaker

Executive MBA from the University of Oxford and Associate Fellow in strategy and innovation at Oxford’s Saïd Business School.
Former member of Oxford’s Future of Real Estate Initiative, focusing on real estate innovation and the future of cities.
Cited widely in international press outlets, including Reuters, Fortune, and Forbes.

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Luke Graham's Biography

Luke Graham is an internationally renowned writer, entrepreneur, and strategist specializing in the future of cities and urban development. Known for his unique perspective on urban futures, Luke combines his extensive academic background in economics, real estate, psychology, engineering, innovation, and change management to offer cutting-edge insights into how cities will evolve. His expertise is sought by FTSE 100 companies, government ministries, top-tier universities, startups, investors, and non-profits globally.

With years of experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship, he has developed a deep understanding of the emerging innovations transforming the human relationship with the built and natural environments. Graham’s work focuses on the intersection of real estate, technology, and sustainability, shaping how urban areas can adapt to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.

As an Executive MBA graduate from the University of Oxford, Luke was also a member of the university’s Future of Real Estate Initiative. His contributions to real estate innovation and urban strategy have made him a key figure in the field. He serves as an Associate Fellow in strategy and innovation at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, where he lectures on real estate innovation, investment, and the future of cities. Through his academic role, Luke helps shape the next generation of leaders and thinkers who will influence urban development.

Graham’s insights are widely recognized and have been featured in international press outlets, including Reuters, Fortune, Forbes, PERE, IPE Real Assets, and The Property Chronicle. His work explores the dynamic challenges and opportunities within cities, offering innovative strategies for urban growth, sustainability, and real estate investment.

The Rise And Fall Of Great Innovative Cities

What do global financial capitals have in common with 20th century Detroit and 16th century Seville? Discover Luke's insights on the future of urban development including the continuous transformation of cities for good and for bad, and how too much of a good thing can be their downfall and what role AI might play.

Hacking Climate In Human Settlements

Climate and natural resources have driven human settlements throughout history, but with the built and natural environments at loggerheads, how will innovators support the re-greening of cities to enable collective wellbeing and prosperity? Explore Luke's unique perspective on urban futures and how they can adapt to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.

Vitality City: Living Longer And Healthier In Cities

Biohacking and wearables are all the rage, fueling a wellness revolution and the rise of zero percent alcohol alternatives. But what does this mean for the built environment? Has the first 150-year-old been born? Will we work longer, and have kids even later than we already do? What does this mean for the office, home and retail? Learn more about the transformation of cities from an urban strategy and sustainability stand point.

World city: Urban Identity in the Digital Nomad Age

Having lived in five cities and visited over a hundred, Luke is one of the many semi-nomadic urbanites of the knowledge economy. What does an increasingly mobile population mean for the identity of global cities, and are there economic or social consequences?

Is the Future Really Virtual?

When Facebook rebranded to Meta, the world was presented again with a digitally-augmented future, but folks soon grew tired of the “metaverse”. What lessons did this hype cycle teach us about the future of our virtual experiences? Will our future be more or less plugged in?