Matt's formal qualifications are in social science and engineering, and he has worked in the transport advisory field for more than 20 years. Matt is a recognised expert in micro mobility and the use of artificial intelligence for consultation. He is the lead researcher on a Waka Kotahi project to forecast the growth and impact of “non-traditional transport modes” such as micro mobility on urban and regional towns and cities.

Niko Elsen Urban Designer, Panuku Development Auckland Niko is responsible for planning the future development of landscapes, infrastructure and buildings in Auckland's Town Centers, ensuring these bring about growth, change and opportunity for the local community and Auckland city as a whole. He works across several of Auckland's urban regeneration projects, including Unlock Henderson which envisions high-quality public spaces, new housing options, improved public transport and better connections to the twin streams He is a former political advisor for the Parliamentary Service and has over 10 years’ experience in environmental and urban advocacy organisations including Generation Zero. Niko is particularly passionate about creating streets, spaces and places for people alongside thriving natural habitats.

Nicki Williams, (BBus, MLA Hon, Reg.NZILA) I am a Landscape Architect working for the Christchurch City Council. I received my Master’s in Landscape Architecture (MLA) from Lincoln University in 2015 and I am a Registered member of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects. I am also a member of the Urban Design Forum and Women in Urbanism and I was secretary for the Christchurch NZILA branch committee for 3 years. Prior to completing my MLA I worked for 15 years as a Chartered Accountant reaching the level of Financial Controller for a local International company. I am also a Trustee for the newly formed Gather Foundation which is focused on empowering children, young people and their wider communities in co-designing their outdoor environments. I am increasingly interested in designing cities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone and try to bring this lens to all of my work.