Speakers

Paloma Strelitz is the Head of Product & Creative Director of Patch, a startup that is building a national network of neighbourhood spaces for work, culture, and community. By investing in high streets across the UK, Patch aims to make the future of work more accessible, strengthen local economies, and reinvigorate town centres.

Prior to joining Patch, Paloma co-founded Assemble, the acclaimed architecture and design studio focused on promoting civic and cultural development. Assemble's purpose-driven approach was recognized when they received the 2015 Turner Prize.

Paloma writes, speaks, and advises on cities, culture, and technology. She regularly presents and advises in the UK and internationally, holding roles that range from Design Advocate to the Mayor of London (2017-21) and judge of the European Prize for Urban Public Space (2022).

Paloma studied architecture at Cambridge University and the Royal College of Art. She was awarded the Loeb Fellowship at Harvard University (2019-20), where she focused on exploring technology's potential for driving inclusive change.

Website Link: https://www.patch.work/

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