Global Challenges, Local Leadership: How Mayors Deliver Results

From trade and investment to climate and migration, city leaders are increasingly operating at the intersection of local and global challenges. This discussion will explore how mayors are positioning their cities within an interconnected world—shaping economic strategy, forging international partnerships, and responding to shifting geopolitical dynamics. As the boundaries between local and global policy continue to evolve, this conversation highlights the growing role of cities in advancing resilience, opportunity, and global collaboration.

Featuring:

Mayor Alyia Gaskins

Alexandria, Virginia

Mayor Dada Sello Morero

Johannesburg, South Africa

Mayor Regina Romero 

Tucson, Arizona

Rawi E. Abdelal (Moderator)

Herbert F. Johnson Professor of International Management at Harvard Business School

Emma Bloomberg Co-Chair of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

Co-sponsor: Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University