You are invited to participate in an international forum to discuss key urban policy issues affecting cities, both in Australia and abroad. Inspired by the nordic countries of Europe we will engage together in a workshop dialogue that enables the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on health and wellbeing, sustainable cities and smart communities.
Share your perspective on our planning and design culture, industry experience and engage with our international partners to advance key urban policy issues in Australia.

Share your observations with our international speakers and experts including:
Australia: Prof. Rachel Davey, Director of the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra;
Denmark: Mr Peder Baltzer Nielsen, City Architect at the Municipality of Aalborg;
Australia: Prof. Barbara Norman, Foundation Chair of Urban and Regional Planning and Director of Canberra Urban and Regional Futures at the University of Canberra;
Germany: Gregor H. Mews, Founding Director of Urban Synergies Group and Researcher;
Norway: Anders Røberg-Larsen, Political Adviser, Urban Development Department, City of Oslo.

Where and When: ANN HARDING CONFERENCE CENTRE – Meeting Room 2, 24 University Drive South, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
Participants are encouraged to arrive with public transport, by walking or cycling. Doors open at 8:30am.