The New Cities Summit is where deals get done, partnerships form, and projects move forward. After Kigali in 2023 and Nairobi in 2025, we're bringing the ecosystem to Johannesburg, convening the people actually building cities.
If you're serious about urban development, this is where you meet the people who can help you move faster.
City Building in Practice
Next Level Networking
New City Showcase
Africa's largest mixed‑use development.
Spanning 2,200 hectares between Johannesburg and Pretoria, Waterfall City was built from the ground up as a smart, integrated city. Once complete, it will house more than 175,000 residents and workers across 28,000+ residential units and 2.5 million square metres of commercial space, backed by an estimated R150 billion in total development value.
It's been named World's Best Mixed‑Use Development five times in six years at the International Property Awards. This December, you'll experience a smart city in action — the same forces shaping the Summit's conversations, built and standing around you.
Project Showcase
The CIF brings together vetted projects and aligned investors to move city developments toward financing and execution.
See How It WorksCurated pipeline of investable projects
Direct access to aligned investors
20-minute project pitches + investor Q&A
Invite-only, deal-focused networking
Developers, investors, policymakers, and operators shaping the future of cities.
Willie Vos
CEO
Waterfall City
Lant Pritchett
Visiting Professor of Practice
London School of Economics, School of Public Policy
Mark Lutter
Founder and Executive Director
Charter Cities Institute
Leslie Ohomele
Associate Director of International Projects
The King's Foundation
David Pilling
Africa Editor
Financial Times
Sean Taggart
COO
Urban Expansion Company
Dr. Patrick Lamson-Hall
Principal and Founder
Fitted Projects
Mwiya Musokotwane
Co-Founder and CEO
Nkwashi
Alla Adam
City Builder & Pilot
Adam Impact Institute
Alex Irwin-Hunt
Global Markets Editor
FDI Intelligence
Organizations driving investment, infrastructure, and innovation in urban development.
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