On February 14, GBD Innovation Club held its Annual Meeting, a key moment to shape the future of international business districts. The event gathered global leaders to set strategic priorities, review key achievements, and elect the Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term.

A Milestone Annual Meeting

This year’s AGM marked a historic moment as it was the first for Beijing CBD in its new role as President of the GBD Innovation Club. The meeting underscored the growing influence of global business districts and their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

New Board of Directors Elected

A key highlight of the meeting was the election of the new Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term, bringing together top executives from leading business districts worldwide. The newly elected members include:

• Pierre-Yves Guice, Paris La Défense, France
• Michael Edwards, Chicago Loop Alliance, USA
• Youssef Hayat, CasaAnfa, AUDA, Casablanca, Morocco
• Bill Addy, Liverpool BID, UK
• Richard Guiney, DublinTown, Irelande
• Glenn Castanheira, Montreal Centre-Ville, Canada
• Dai Wei, Director Guangzhou Tianhe CBD, China

Under the leadership of Beijing CBD, their guidance will be instrumental in advancing the Club’s mission to foster innovation, strengthen global partnerships, and enhance the economic vibrancy and attractiveness of business districts.

Strategic Vision for 2025

Focusing on sustainable urban development and global collaboration, the Annual Meeting set clear goals for 2025. Key priorities include enhancing environmental sustainability, fostering innovation in business districts, supporting professional exchange, and strengthening the Club’s global network and its visibility on the professional market.

The GBD Innovation Club remains committed to shaping the cities of tomorrow. Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives and projects in 2025.