The Smartest Places on Earth Public Lecture
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Mr Antoine van Agtmael and Mr Alfred Bakker, renowned innovation experts and authors of the book The Smartest Places on Earth: Why Rustbelts are Emerging Hotspots of Global Innovation, will be speaking at this special event.
Mr van Agtmael and Mr Bakker have led a global conversation about the revitalisation of post-industrial cities or ‘rustbelts’ as emerging sources of innovation and economic strength. As regions and cities across the world contemplate their future prosperity, Mr van Agtmael and Mr Bakker’s insights on how regions can successfully transform their economies and identities have attracted considerable interest from leaders in Government, business, industry and universities across the world.
Please join us to hear their perspectives on this international trend and reflections on opportunities for Australia, particularly for post-industrial cities such as Newcastle.
Date: Monday 27 February 2017
Time: 6.00 - 7.00pm
Venue: Newcastle Museum, Workshop Way, Newcastle
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Antoine van Agtmael is senior adviser at Garten Rothkopf, a public policy advisory firm in Washington, DC and was the principal founder, CEO, and CIO of Emerging Markets Management LLC.
Alfred Bakker, until his recent retirement, was a journalist specialising in monetary and financial affairs with Het Financieele Dagblad, the “Financial Times of Holland.”
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.