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The Alternative Futures Conference 2012

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Date: 21-May-12 to 24-May-12
Location: Civic Precinct, Newcastle / Australia
Category: Energy Environment Non-Profit & Government Waste Management

The Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Strategy (HCCREMS) team and the councils of the region invite you participate in the Alternative Futures Conference - 21st to 24th of May 2012 in Newcastle, NSW.

Local government, in many ways, is at the forefront of shaping the future of regions throughout Australia in terms of sustainable planning and development. The Alternative Futures Conference 2012 will provide an innovative platform for exploring emerging trends, progressive leadership and new pathways towards sustainability.

Convened over three days in Newcastle City Precinct NSW, the conference will deliver an exciting multidisciplinary event addressing climate and risk, land use planning, biodiversity conservation, liveable communities and urban design and feature some of the leading thinkers and innovators from across Australia and overseas.

Format
Alternative Futures will showcase nationally significant work being undertaken in the Hunter and regions across Australia as well as ground breaking innovations from overseas. The conference will feature:
•inspirational keynotes
•a comprehensive range of technical sessions led by experts in their fields in a range of formats (presentations, facilitated discussions, interactive workshops, multi-media and field-based activities)
•creative explorations of how to make change happen with leading thinkers and innovators
•showcasing of innovative arts-based approaches to community engagement and education
•a village market, art installations and street theatre, a business leaders' breakfast and a major dinner event at the Regional Museum

Participants will advance their knowledge of current and emerging issues facing Australian regions and hear from keynote and technical speakers who will provide expert insights into the potential for creating an alternative future.

Visitors

Staff and managers from Councils and their partner organisations, businesses, universities, research institutions, community networks, NGOs, State and Federal agencies and professional organisations from ecological, planning, infrastructure, environment, engineering, energy and water, risk management and financial sectors.

Exhibitors

The Alternative Futures Conference will be a high profile national event exploring the opportunities to ensure the future sustainability of regions . It will provide an excellent opportunity to raise your organisation’s profile and promote its services and expertise to a discerning and influential audience.

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