The Geography of Prosperity: A New Map for Resilient Cities

Event ID: PP1162442

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue: Room 201-202 (JW Marriott)

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We’re entering an era where resilience—not raw growth—determines success. This session unveils the Prosperity Index, a groundbreaking tool that ranks U.S. cities across five future-critical dimensions: population renewal, climate resilience, automation readiness, social cohesion, and governance foresight. In a time of climate disruption, demographic decline, and AI-driven change, discover which cities are rising, which are falling behind, and how data, design, and long-term thinking can future-proof communities and economies.

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