Gunita Ķiesnere is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and European Young Leader 2023, merging her architectural expertise with technology to drive digital transformation in construction. As Director of New Building School at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, she leads programs on sustainable and smart construction, fostering eco-friendly solutions across the Baltics and Scandinavia.

As Founder and CEO of VIVIDLY, Gunita leverages VR/AR to deliver immersive solutions that solve real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience in strategic management and urban design, she advocates for digital innovation in architecture and education, striving to make cities smarter and more sustainable. Passionate about martial arts, she applies the discipline and strategic thinking learned there to her professional endeavors.