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The Melbourne 2010 – Knowledge Cities World Summit from 16-19 November will provide delegates a unique platform for learning and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

WHO IS SPEAKING?
Please go here to view the updated summit program

An inspiring array of international speakers has been assembled and will lead this summit. These include:

Professor Bjørn Asheim - Lund University, Sweden

Professor Richard Barbrook - University of Westminster, London, England

Professor Ann Markusen - University of Minnesota, Minnesota, United State of America

Professor Joris Van Wezemael - University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

Keynote presentations will be complimented by lively discussions from practitioners including:

Dr Cathy Garner - CEO, Manchester: Knowledge Capital, UK

Prof Göran Roos - Founder, Intellectual Capital Services, Finland

Dr Marcus Spiller - Director, SGS Economics & Planning, Australia

Mr Peter Williams - CEO, Deloitte Digital, Australia

Prof James Powell OBE - Director, Smart City Futures, UK

Mr Glenn Wightwick - Director, Development Laboratory, IBM Australia

Parallel sessions will showcase both academic and practitioner presentations on knowledge entity management, resourcing, examples within local and international cities and provide practical insight on what this can demonstrate for your future, your business future and that of your city and country.

Continue to check the summit website for future updates

WHAT IS IT?

The summit will bring together leaders who understand and shape how cities develop to create local life spaces and professional environments offering a quality of life to citizens as they cope with the challenges of modern life. The summit will explore themes including:

• ways in which cities function effectively to attract investment, qualified labour, students and researchers
• reputations of public and private institutions and corporations in raising the profile of a city
• the role of human competence

This timely summit makes an important reminder that knowledge is the key notion in 21st century development. The summit aims to shed light on the multi-faceted dimensions and various scales of operation of the knowledge city and knowledge-based development concepts.

Hosted by the City of Melbourne and the World Capital Institute, this summit will focus on the theme of moving “from theory to practice”.

SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
The summit is set to bring together both academic and practitioner minds, in a rare opportunity to combine forces and share ideas on knowledge capital around the world. You should attend if you are:

• Business leaders and innovators
• Urban / regional planners and designers
• Academics, researchers and students in a variety of fields including economics, planning, environmental studies
• Senior officers and policy makers from all level of government
• Technology solutions developers
• Anyone interested in the sustainable, cohesive development of knowledge cities
  

WHERE IS IT?
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, Australia, has been voted many times as one of the world’s most liveable cities. It is celebrated for its friendly locals, efficient services, fine wine and dining, and world-class facilities.

There is always something special to see or experience when in Melbourne. It is Australia’s sports, arts, cultural and events capital hosting the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, the Australian Open Tennis Championships as well as numerous theatre and arts performances.

Melbourne is also recognised as a major centre for research and development in the medical, science, technology, business and financial industries and is home to the Synchrotron and the Centre for Nanofabrication.

Look closer at Melbourne and it is the hidden laneways where that the city really comes to life. Here you will experience the city’s passion for coffee at chic cafés, sample award-winning local beer and wine at boutique bars and gain a unique insight into local culture by visiting independent art galleries.

Cosmopolitan Melbourne has everything you need to make your visit a fantastic experience.

For online registration and all speaker, city and program information, please visit the official Melbourne 2010 – Knowledge Cities World Summit website at www.melbourneknowledgesummit.com or contact the Melbourne Summit Organiser on +61 9320 8636 or info@melbourneknowledgesummit.com