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Issue 7

	message from the lord mayor As Lord Mayor of Melbourne, I am pleased to invite colleagues and friends to the Melbourne 2010 Knowledge Cities World Summit to be held from 16 – 19 November 2010. Melbourne is known as an arts city, a science & research city, a sporting city and a global university city, all of which contribute to making it a knowledge city. Hosted by the City of Melbourne and the World Capital Institute, this summit will focus on the theme of knowledge moving "from theory to practice" and bring together both academics and practitioners who are knowledge experts from around the world. Meet with knowledge experts and learn through discussions with industry colleagues and peers in Australia’s own knowledge city, Melbourne. We look forward to welcoming you in November. Robert Doyle Lord Mayor
The boy from the 'burbs goes head to head with the Baroness in ... The Great Brain Debate
Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE and Deloitte Digital’s Peter Williams will debate the role social technology plays in society and the knowledge community – is it a blessing or a hindrance?
	Susan Greenfield became Professor of Synaptic Pharmacology in 1996 and has since been awarded 30 Honorary Degrees from British and foreign universities. From 1998 until 2010 she was Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain, a post she has held jointly with her chair in Oxford. She is currently Director of the Institute for the Future of the Mind at the James Martin 21st Century School, a Senior Research Fellow at Lincoln College and Honorary Fellow at St Hilda's College, all at Oxford University.
Peter Williams is a Partner with Deloitte, CEO of the newly formed Deloitte Digital, and until recently, was CEO of Australia’s largest online mobile and emerging technology firm, Eclipse. Prior to his time at Deloitte Digital & Eclipse, Peter founded Deloitte’s e-business consulting group in Australia in 1996. Peter is one of Australia’s thought leaders on innovation and online, mobile & emerging technology. He has worked with many high profile organisations such as Telstra, CSIRO, Holden, Victorian & Federal Governments and Meat & Livestock Australia.
DON'T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR ALL THE LATEST INSIGHTS FROM OUR EXPERT PRESENTERS
	Prof Tom Kvan University of Melbourne, Australia “Since knowledge to be developed is unknown, how do we create a city that supports its emergence?” Tom will open up this conversation to see how cities must develop to meet the knowledge infrastructure needs of the future at 1.30pm on Friday 19 November.
Dr Tan Yigitcanlar Queensland University of Technology, Australia “Melbourne: Boston of the Southern Hemisphere?” Find out how Melbourne is placed within international platform of knowledge cities on Wednesday 16 November and listen as Tan and Javier Carrillo discuss how Melbourne and your city can increase its reputation within the knowledge and intelligent cities landscape.
	Prof Klaus Kunzmann Technical University of Dortmund, Germany “ Public-private partnership is indispensable to make the knowledge in a city visible…” Klaus, along side Ana Maria Fernandez-Maldonado will provide insight into the knowledge based urban developments at 1.30pm on Thursday 18 November.

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.

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Hosted by the City of Melbourne and the World Capital Institute, this summit will focus on knowledge moving "from theory to practice". International Keynote speakers, interactive workshops, concurrent sessions and expert panels make up this dynamic event. Academics, practitioners and business leaders will discuss leading edge topics over 3 stimulating days.

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There has been an overwhelming interest in summit sponsorship and there are now limited opportunities remaining. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with knowledge enthusiasts. Contact Helen Steel on helen.steel@melbourne.vic.gov.au to be involved.

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