Speakers
Meet the voices shaping the future of salt heritage, community and sustainable destinations
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Maria Gravari-Barbas
UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
France
“Rethinking Heritage Futures in a Changing World”
Prof. Jianping Zhang
Tsinghua University School of Architecture
China
“Salt Heritage and Cultural Landscapes: Lessons from Asia”
Dr. Leila El Mansouri
ICCROM Heritage and Resilience Unit
Morocco
“Building Resilient Communities Through Heritage”
Prof. David Timberlake
University of Queensland School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Australia
“Salt, Sustainability and the Future of Destinations”
Invited Speakers
Assoc. Prof. Natsuda Thongboon
Chiang Mai University Faculty of Architecture
Thailand
Dr. Kwame Agyeman
University of Ghana Department of Tourism Studies
Ghana
Dr. Ana Rodrigues
University of Lisbon Institute of Geography
Portugal
Prof. Hiroshi Tanaka
Waseda University Faculty of Social Sciences
Japan
Dr. Tran Thi Minh Hanh
Van Lang University Faculty of Tourism
Vietnam
Dr. Luca Basso
Politecnico di Milano Design Department
Italy
Why These Speakers Matter
Interdisciplinary Insight
A unique blend of expertise across heritage, tourism, architecture, environment, and community development.
Global Perspectives
Voices from around the world sharing diverse experiences and lessons from salt heritage and destinations.
Practice & Policy
Bridging research, practice and policy to create meaningful impact for communities and places.
Innovation & Community
Showcasing forward-thinking ideas and community-led approaches for a sustainable future.
Speaker Sessions
Keynote Addresses
17 June 2027
09:00 – 10:30
Grand Hall
Panel Discussions
17 June 2027
11:00 – 12:30
Conference Hall A
Workshops
17 June 2027
14:00 – 16:00
Meeting Rooms
Roundtable Dialogues
18 June 2027
10:30 – 12:00
Conference Hall B
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