# From Legacy to Livability: The Impact of Heritage on Urban Development

- Event: Techne Summit Alexandria 2026
- When: Sunday, 4 October 2026, 5:15 pm – 5:30 pm (Cairo time, GMT+3)
- Where: Small Theater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria
- Track: Architecture & Real Estate
- Page: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/from-legacy-to-livability-the-impact-of-heritage-on-urban-development
- Calendar: https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/agenda/from-legacy-to-livability-the-impact-of-heritage-on-urban-development.ics

This fireside chat explores the powerful relationship between heritage, culture, and the future of urban development. As cities evolve and modernize, preserving their unique identity and cultural legacy becomes essential to creating places that are not only sustainable and vibrant, but also meaningful to the communities they serve.

## Speakers

- [Mohammed Alwasli](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mohammed-alwasli.md), Co-Founder & Ecosystem Builder of WASL Ecosystems (Moderator)
- [Mostafa Salem](https://techne-summit-concept.pages.dev/speakers/mostafa-salem.md), Architect | Founder of Coconut Premium Interiors | Ministry of Culture Ambassador, Coconut Premium Interiors