Misha Mittal is a global thought leader and urban systems strategist advancing a new vision on what will make our surroundings worth our time and resources. Through her work with mayors, governments, international organizations, academia, investors, and industry, she builds collaborations that bridge policy through diplomacy and cross-border collaboration, innovation, and investment to address complex global challenges. As the founder of Hikmah Group, she advocates that the success of future cities lies in their ability to strengthen human relationships, foster belonging, and create shared prosperity. Her work challenges conventional urban thinking by placing people, purpose, and meaningful collaboration at the heart of city transformation.
Misha Mittal is a global thought leader and urban systems strategist advancing a new vision for how cities can create a better future for people. Through her work with mayors, governments, international organizations, academia, investors, and industry, she synthesises her experiences to bring together diverse perspectives and shape political narratives on the challenges facing cities and societies. As the founder of Hikmah Group, she argues that the future of cities will not be defined by governance, technology or infrastructure, but by their ability to strengthen human relationships together. Her work challenges leaders to rethink not only how we build cities, but why we build them and for whom; recognizing that the most connected humans create the most connected communities, and ultimately, the most resilient and meaningful cities.
