Katrien Rycken

Meet Katrien Rycken, the dynamic Empowerment Guru and director of Leuven 2030, who is exploring bold ways to make cities greener and more sustainable.

Rycken leads Leuven 2030's ambitious mission and guides more than 600 companies and organizations, all motivated to ensure a resilient future for the Leuven community. She creates a safe haven for action and knowledge exchange and encourages communities to harness their wisdom for a sustainable future. Rycken engages as a talent scout, introduces passionate individuals striving for a climate-neutral future to the world, and seeks forces to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable city.

At the Future Generations Conference, Rycken motivates us to embrace the climate cause and she illustrates the strength of building upon the new instead of resisting the old, all for the sake of a brighter future.