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Pillar Two · Living Systems · Congress Track · 2 Days
Thursday
Friday
Congress invitation-only · Thursday & Friday · Congress pass required
Pillar Two · Congress · Thu–FriMultiverses Congress · Living Systems

Living
Systems

How people live and build environments. The physical and digital infrastructure within which human life takes place — from the home to the city to the planet.

The physical and digital infrastructure within which human life takes place — from the home to the city to the planet. Real estate, smart environments, energy, food, and the built world.

Real EstateSmart CitiesUrban Development Sustainable LivingAgriTechEnergy Systems Regenerative DesignAI Building Management
Day 1 · Invitation Only
Thursday
Real Estate · Smart Cities · Urban Systems
Grant Cardone · Jeremy Rifkin · William McDonough
  • Grant Cardone: Real Estate & 10X Business Mastery
  • Jeremy Rifkin: Third Industrial Revolution & Smart Cities
  • Urban Development: Smart Infrastructure & Investment
  • AI-Powered Building Management Showcase
  • Horizon B2B Networking + Real Estate Pitches
Day 2 · Invitation Only
Friday
Sustainability · AgriTech · Regenerative Design
Janine Benyus · William McDonough · Jan Gehl
  • Janine Benyus: Biomimicry & Regenerative Design
  • William McDonough: Cradle to Cradle Architecture
  • Jan Gehl: People-Centred Urban Design
  • AgriTech & Food Systems Investment Panel
  • Business Auctions & Expert Awards Gala
Multiverses Congress Congress Programme Living Systems · Pillar Two
Pillar Two · Domain Overview

What Is the Living Systems Pillar

Living Systems covers the full spectrum of how human beings design, build, inhabit, and sustain their environments — from individual homes and smart buildings to entire cities, food systems, and planetary infrastructure. It is one of the most investment-active domains in the Multiverses Congress.

Who Attends
Real estate developers, urban planners, smart city architects, sustainability executives, AgriTech founders, energy transition leaders, construction innovators, AI building management companies, and infrastructure investors.
Congress Format · Thu & Fri
Invitation-only 2-day congress with keynotes from Grant Cardone, Jeremy Rifkin, Janine Benyus, William McDonough, and Jan Gehl — plus panels, investment roundtables, and the Friday Expert Awards Gala.
The 7 Pillars Explained
Real estate & urban development · Smart & sustainable living · Energy systems & infrastructure · Food systems & AgriTech · Construction & built environments · AI-powered building management · Wellness & regenerative design.
Real Estate & Urban Development
Premium residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Smart city master planning and urban regeneration strategies at global scale.
Smart & Sustainable Living
Intelligent home and community design — net-zero buildings, circular economy principles, and the integration of digital systems into everyday living environments.
Energy Systems & Infrastructure
Renewable energy integration, smart grid technology, hydrogen infrastructure, energy storage solutions, and the investment case for the energy transition.
Food Systems & AgriTech
Vertical farming, precision agriculture, food tech innovation, supply chain transformation, and the investment landscape for next-generation food systems globally.
Construction & Built Environments
Modular and offsite construction, biomaterials, construction robotics, digital twins for project management, and sustainable building standards.
AI-Powered Building Management
Intelligent building systems — AI-driven energy management, predictive maintenance, occupancy optimisation, and the integration of IoT across building infrastructure.
Wellness & Regenerative Design
Biophilic design, circadian lighting, air quality systems, Cradle to Cradle architecture, and the science of environments that actively support human health and wellbeing.
Your Domain Here
Exhibitor and speaker applications open for all 7 pillars. Contact [email protected] to discuss positioning.
Upcoming Schedule & Venues: Exact dates, times, and venues are updated continuously via the Apex Events Calendar. Speakers and programme adapt to each local edition.
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Congress Programme · Living Systems

Thursday & Friday Schedule

Two focused congress days — from real estate investment and smart city architecture to regenerative design and sustainable food systems. World-class speakers, zero filler.

Thursday
Day One · Real Estate · Cities · Smart Infrastructure
09:00 – 10:30
Opening Plenary: Living Systems Vision
The convergence of real estate, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure — the investment landscape and the strategic horizon.
Plenary
11:00 – 12:30
10X Real Estate: Scaling, Capital & the Cardone System
Grant Cardone · grantcardone.com
Cardone's proven frameworks for real estate acquisition, scaling portfolios, raising capital, and building a 10X business across global markets.
Keynote
14:00 – 15:30
The Third Industrial Revolution: Smart Cities & Zero Marginal Cost
Jeremy Rifkin · foet.org
How the convergence of communications, energy, and transport technologies is reshaping cities, infrastructure investment, and the global economy.
Keynote
16:00 – 17:30
AI-Powered Buildings & Smart Infrastructure Panel
How AI and IoT are transforming building management, energy efficiency, and real estate asset value. Founders, investors, and urban technology leaders.
Panel
18:30 – 21:00
Horizon B2B Networking · Real Estate & Urban Pitches
Speed B2B matching, real estate startup pitches, investor introductions, and jobs & talent board. Open to all congress delegates.
Evening
Friday
Day Two · Sustainability · Regenerative Design · Gala
09:00 – 10:30
Cradle to Cradle: Building the World We Want
William McDonough · mcdonough.com
The Cradle to Cradle design framework — how buildings, cities, and products can be designed to restore rather than deplete natural systems.
Keynote
11:00 – 12:30
Biomimicry: Nature as Model for Built Environments
Janine Benyus · biomimicry.org
How nature's 3.8 billion years of engineering provides proven solutions for architecture, materials, energy, and food systems — the science of biomimicry applied to urban design.
Keynote
14:00 – 15:30
Cities for People: Human-Centred Urban Design
Jan Gehl · gehlpeople.com
Designing cities at human scale — walkable, liveable, and sustainable urban environments that place people at the centre of planning and investment decisions.
Keynote
15:30 – 17:00
AgriTech, Food Systems & Investment Panel
Vertical farming, precision agriculture, alternative proteins, and the global food supply chain transformation. Investor and founder perspectives.
Panel
19:00 – Late
Business Auctions & Expert Awards Gala
Live business and real estate auctions followed by the Multiverses Expert Awards — celebrating achievement across all congress domains.
Gala Evening
Congress Faculty · Confirmed Speakers

Featured Speakers

World-class pioneers in real estate, sustainable design, urban planning, and living systems — confirmed for the Multiverses Congress Living Systems track.

Real Estate · Business · Urban Systems
Note on Speakers: The speakers shown are illustrative examples of the calibre and topics covered at Multiverses Congress events. Confirmed speakers vary by location, edition, and year. For the exact speaker line-up, schedule, venue, and dates of the next upcoming event near you, visit www.apexmasterexpos.com/schedule
Keynote · Thursday
Grant Cardone
CEO, Cardone Capital · Real Estate Investor ($5B+ portfolio) · Bestselling Author of The 10X Rule · Sales & Business Coach to Fortune 500
Grant Cardone controls over $5 billion in real estate assets. His keynote covers the 10X framework applied to real estate acquisition, capital raising, and portfolio scaling — with specific frameworks for global market entry and investment at scale.
Real Estate Investment · Business Scaling · Capital
Keynote · Thursday
Jeremy Rifkin
Economic & Social Theorist · Author of The Third Industrial Revolution · Advisor to the European Commission, Chinese Government & global city planners
Jeremy Rifkin has advised heads of state, the EU, and major cities on the transition to smart, sustainable infrastructure. His keynote presents the economic framework for the Third Industrial Revolution — how cities and nations are rebuilding infrastructure around renewable energy, digital communications, and zero-marginal-cost economies.
Smart Cities · Energy Transition · Economic Policy
Keynote · Friday
William McDonough
Architect & Sustainability Pioneer · Co-author of Cradle to Cradle · TIME Hero for the Planet · Designer of Ford River Rouge, Google Campus, NASA facilities
William McDonough's Cradle to Cradle framework has transformed how the world thinks about design, materials, and buildings. His keynote presents the next evolution — how the built environment can be a positive force for human health, ecological restoration, and commercial success simultaneously.
Regenerative Architecture · Cradle to Cradle · Sustainability
Biomimicry · Urban Design · AgriTech
Keynote · Friday
Janine Benyus
Biologist & Biomimicry Pioneer · Author of Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature · Co-founder, Biomimicry Guild · TED speaker
Janine Benyus coined the term biomimicry and transformed how designers, architects, and engineers approach innovation. Her session applies nature's 3.8 billion years of R&D to the challenges of cities, buildings, food systems, and infrastructure — a framework for creating places that generate rather than deplete.
Biomimicry · Sustainable Design · Innovation
Keynote · Friday
Jan Gehl
Urban Design Pioneer · Professor Emeritus, Royal Danish Academy · Author of Cities for People · Transformed: Copenhagen, New York, Sydney, Melbourne, London, Moscow
Jan Gehl has transformed some of the world's most congested cities into human-centred, walkable environments. His keynote presents the evidence-based framework for designing cities that prioritise people over vehicles — and the economic case for human-scale urban investment in the 21st century.
Urban Design · Liveable Cities · People-First Planning
Speaker Slots · Open
More Speakers TBA
AgriTech, food systems, construction tech, energy, and smart city panels — additional speakers being confirmed
Panels on vertical farming, construction robotics, energy storage, and AI building management. Closing synthesis roundtable with all confirmed keynote speakers.
Apply: [email protected]
Full Speaker Roster →   Apply to Speak →
Topic Areas · Living Systems Congress

Congress Topic Areas

Eight structured topic areas across the two congress days — each with dedicated speakers, investor panels, and workshop sessions.

01
Real Estate & Urban Development
Premium residential and commercial development, smart city master planning, urban regeneration strategies, and global real estate investment frameworks. Featuring Grant Cardone's 10X system.
02
Smart & Sustainable Living
Net-zero buildings, circular economy architecture, passive house systems, digital twins for built environments, and the integration of intelligent systems into premium living.
03
Energy Systems & Infrastructure
The Third Industrial Revolution (Jeremy Rifkin) — renewable integration, smart grids, hydrogen infrastructure, energy storage, and the investment case for the energy transition at city scale.
04
Food Systems & AgriTech
Vertical farming, precision agriculture, alternative proteins, food supply chain innovation, and the investment landscape for next-generation food and nutrition technology globally.
05
Construction & Built Environments
Modular and offsite construction, biomaterials innovation, construction robotics, digital project management, and sustainable building standards and certification systems.
06
AI-Powered Building Management
Intelligent building systems — AI-driven energy optimisation, predictive maintenance, occupancy analytics, IoT integration, and the ROI case for smart building investment.
07
Wellness & Regenerative Design
Biophilic design, Cradle to Cradle architecture (William McDonough), biomimicry (Janine Benyus), circadian lighting, air quality, and environments that actively support health.
08
People-Centred Cities
Jan Gehl's human-scale urbanism framework — walkable cities, public space design, the economic value of liveable environments, and the business case for people-first urban planning.
Selected Exhibitors · Living Systems Cluster

Featured Exhibitors

Verified companies across all 7 living systems pillars — from real estate platforms and smart building technology to sustainable construction and AgriTech.

CBRE
Global Real Estate Services
cbre.com
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Commercial Real Estate & Advisory
jll.com
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
AI Building Management & Smart Cities
siemens.com
ABB
Energy Systems & Smart Buildings
abb.com
Indigo Ag
AgriTech & Sustainable Agriculture
indigoag.com
Bowery Farming
Vertical Farming & Food Systems
boweryfarming.com
KONE
Smart Building Technology
kone.com
Prologis
Smart Logistics Real Estate
prologis.com
Terrapin Bright Green
Biophilic Design & Sustainable Strategy
terrapinbrightgreen.com
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Congress Access · Living Systems

Congress Pass Options

Living Systems is a 2-day congress track — Thursday & Friday, invitation-only. Congress pass or invitation required. VIP Multipass holders have full access to all domains.

Congress Pass
Living Systems
Thursday + Friday
  • All 5 keynote speakers
  • All 8 topic sessions
  • B2B networking evening
  • Private coaching sessions
  • Digital programme materials
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Congress + Gala
Thursday + Friday + Awards Evening
  • All 5 keynote speakers
  • Friday Expert Awards Gala
  • Real estate auction access
  • VIP networking dinner
  • Closing roundtable: all speakers
  • Speaker Q&A priority seats
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Full Event
VIP Multipass
Thursday – Sunday · All Domains
  • All congress tracks Thu & Fri
  • Full exhibition floor Sat & Sun
  • All evening events & gala
  • Benefits concert & charity gala
  • All 4 multiverses & 8 domains
VIP Multipass · $720 (member $360)

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Participate · Living Systems Track

How to Participate

Four ways to engage with the Living Systems congress track — each designed for a specific type of participant.

Role 01
Exhibitor
Showcase your real estate platform, smart building technology, sustainable construction product, AgriTech solution, or energy system to congress delegates and investors. All tiers include 3 VIP Multipasses.
Apply to Exhibit →
Role 02
Speaker
Apply to speak alongside Grant Cardone, Jeremy Rifkin, William McDonough, Janine Benyus, and Jan Gehl. Panel, workshop, or investment roundtable slots. Senior practitioners only.
Apply to Speak →
Role 03
Sponsor
Title, Presenting Partner, or Session Sponsor for the Living Systems track. Branding alongside world-class speakers, delegate communications, and a speaking slot in your chosen pillar area.
Sponsorship →
Role 04
Partner
Research, media, or commercial partnership with the Living Systems pillar. Cross-promotional co-operation, co-branded sessions, and access to the Apex real estate, sustainability, and urban tech member network.
Become a Partner →
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