Baharash Bagherian is a pioneering urban change-maker redefining the future of cities through sustainability, innovation, and human-centric design.
His expertise has positioned URB, where he serves as CEO, at the forefront of developing groundbreaking sustainable cities, setting new standards for urban resilience and livability. Bagherian has masterminded transformative urban projects such as The Loop, Dubai Green Spine, Agri Hub, and Dubai Mangroves, all designed to push the boundaries of urbanism.
Bagherian also founded EPIC Lab, a research hub focused on developing radical solutions to combat climate change. The lab accelerates sustainable urban development by shaping policy and creating global blueprints for cities that aim to reverse climate change. He also leads the Incubator for Sustainable Cities, which supports startups in green urban technology and empowers entrepreneurs to tackle critical challenges to decarbonize cities.
Bagherian’s book, Human Centric Urban Innovations, inspires global audiences to reimagine how cities can thrive in harmony with nature and people.