Ryan Short is the founder of CivicBrand, an author, and an industry leader shaping the world of place branding. He speaks on civic identity, the triple-bottom-line approach, and how engagement can align people, policy, and place. Ryan has delivered keynotes at events including City Nation Place Global in London, the TML’s Texas Economic Development conference, and Imagine /Create / Activate a placemaking conference in Chicago.
Brisa Byford is a brand strategist and speaker focused on place branding and community engagement. She speaks on public engagement, placemaking, and how shared identity can inform better planning, policy, and design outcomes. Brisa presents nationally and internationally, including at City Nation Place Global in London and conferences across the US.
