Co-Founder, Chair

Kari Aina Eik bridges global markets, cities, and investments. She has led United Nations programs for over two decades, developing multi-stakeholder programs for Smart Cities. As Secretary-General of OIER, she promoted global business partnerships. Kari founded the United Cities Funds and has been instrumental in developing Augment City in Norway.

Co-Founder, CEO

Erica Mackey is a serial entrepreneur focused on smart and sustainable cities. As co-founder and COO of Zola Electric, she connected over 1 million African households to affordable solar energy. She has raised over $200M in funding from world-class investors and served on the Boards of Directors for Kidogo, The Boardroom Africa, and HATCH Global.

Co-founder, CIO

Robert Kirkpatrick is a social innovator leveraging data and AI for global impact. As founding Executive Director of UN Global Pulse, he built a global network of AI innovation labs. He previously served as CTO of Google's InSTEDD and led technology for Microsoft Humanitarian Systems.

Co-founder, CGO

San Rahi is an award-winning designer and strategist who has led brand innovation for many of the world’s most powerful brands. He drives impact at the nexus of design, technology, and sustainability—crafting future-forward strategies for brands like Apple, Boeing, Hyundai, Intel, Samsung, and Toyota, and shaping transformative ventures for global good.

Special Projects Lead

Heather Sherer has over 25 years of experience planning and delivering global sports events worldwide. She has worked in senior roles for FIFA, UEFA, and the IOC, defining strategic visions and turning them into operational realities. Heather inspires cities to deliver impactful events and create sustainable legacies for local communities.

Cities Lead

With over 12 years of experience in international development, Nicolás Azocar advises cities on resource mobilization, public-private partnerships, and climate change adaptation. A lawyer with two MScs in sustainability and public policy, he has worked with the UN and multilateral banks.