Program
2010 Edition: Competing Towards a Sustainable Future
Markets have overcome the 2009 recession and major economies are experiencing a timid, yet tangible recovery. A weakening dollar, record gold prices and new levels of national debt are shaping a new economic environment. With the rise of Asia Pacific countries as predominant sources of growth, innovation is key to sustainable prosperity. Facing the competitiveness challenge, global cities will thrive if the innovation imperative is met. Surfing away from uncertain bubbles and attracting capital and investment towards sustainable growth means fostering higher degrees of innovation and skill intensive productivity. Green investment and steady innovation will, more than ever, shape the future of global hubs of human capital and determine the course of a sustainable future. The conference will be organized as follows:
Monday November 22: Energy and Transportation: Integrating Ideas and Technologies
Tuesday November 23: Competing in a World of Innovative Cities: Financial Centres and Human Capital