Graduate Environmental Program

THRIVING OR JUST SURVIVING IN OUR CITIES: Urban Challenges for this Century
A panel of speakers will discuss how the experiences and future planning of cities might solve some of the pressing issues and contribute to the quality of life for all citizens.

Venue:    BMW Edge, Federation Square, Cnr Swanston & Flinders Sts, Melbourne
Date:      Monday 14 September 2009
Time:     6.00-7.30pm (doors open 5.30pm)

PROF ROB ADAMS AM is Director City Design and Urban Environment at the City of Melbourne and honorary professor, University of Melbourne.  An architect and urban designer, he has played a significant role in revitalising Melbourne. He continues to champion the arts and environmental sustainability as part of the city’s development platform for this century.

MR JEB BRUGMANN , a Canadian, is a leading practitioner and thinker on strategy and the process of innovation. He is a corporate and urban strategy consultant, private sector entrepreneur, and social entrepreneur. For over two decades he has been devising solutions to help local communities access the benefits of globalization and assisted global organizations engage in local communities and markets.

­ MS PATRICIA FAULKNER AO is National Partner-in-Charge for Health at KPMG. She was previously Victorian Secretary of the Department of Human Services and Director of Consumer Affairs. Currently she chairs the Australian Social Inclusion Board and on the board member of Melbourne International Arts Festival.

DR CATHY OKE is a Committee Member of the Global ICLEI ­ Local Governments for Sustainability. She is a partner in a Melbourne based environmental communication and education consultancy business. She is a City of Melbourne Councilor and sits on all council committees.

Moderator ­ Mr Peter Mares, Journalist, Broadcaster, ABC Radio National

Free eventFuture Leaders (www.futureleaders.com.au) in partnership with Melbourne Conversations is presenting this event. Melbourne Conversations is the City of Melbourne’s program of free talks. This event is supported by Readings bookshop and the international Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).