Kostas Gioulekas, the Deputy Minister of Interior for Macedonia-Thrace, emphasized Thessaloniki’s capabilities for future development at the 4th Thessaloniki Future Thinking Dialogues (TFTD). He highlighted the city’s strategic location and cultural significance as key advantages. Alongside challenges such as urbanization and aging populations, the conference focused on creating sustainable urban environments and the role of technology in ensuring equality. Other speakers included Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Nikos Bakatselos, who stressed the importance of resilience and addressing social inequalities in urban planning.