Honorary
Distinction
Distinction
Darkhan Satybaldy, Mayor of Almaty, Kazakhstan
This distinction recognizes the vision and strategic framework guiding Almaty’s future through a polycentric model of complementary hubs that balance housing, jobs, services, and identity, supported by practical planning principles that enhance quality of life through human-scale public spaces, a connected green network, and transit-led connectivity.
Dr. Alfred Felder, Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO Zumtobel Group AG
This distinction honors Dr. Alfred Felder for advancing a visionary framework in which light and architecture converge to elevate contemporary practice. His leadership at Zumtobel fosters innovation, human-centered design, and excellence in illumination—principles that inspire the SHARE community and are reflected in Zumtobel’s role as powering partner of the event.