Register now for the 2009 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS)

The Asia Pacific Cities Summit, an initiative of Brisbane City Council, is recognised as the premier business and government networking forum for the region. The 2009 Summit in Incheon, Korea this September will be the seventh APCS since inception.

The APCS provides a dynamic and interactive platform for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and successes amongst local governments, technical experts and business leaders in the Asia Pacific.

To register, visit www.2009apcs.org
** Discounts apply to registrations made before 30 June **

If you are from South East Queensland you are welcome to join the Lord Mayor of Brisbane’s delegation and business mission to 2009 APCS. For further information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/apcs or phone +61 7 3403 8888.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Richard Florida, renowned American urban studies theorist
Jacques Attali, former adviser to President Mitterand and economist

PROGRAM:
The lead theme of Creative Urban Development will incorporate the following topics:

• Creative Innovation in Master Planning
• Creative Sustainability
• Creative Culture and Diversity
• Creative Economic Development

Summit presentations and discussions will focus on the key assets, infrastructure and tools required to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for managing cities.

The three-day conference will include:

• plenary sessions by leading international speakers
• forums and workshops facilitated by local government practitioners and speakers who take a global lead in creative urban policy
• business matching
• site visits to Korean business and tourist destinations
• a social program
• an exhibition showcasing Asia Pacific cities’ best practice, creative and innovative solutions to sustainable urban development.

The Summit will also be part of the 80-day Global Fair and Festival 2009

For further information visit www.2009apcs.org