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Explore the future of spaces and places*

Co-hosted by World Urban Parks and Parks and Leisure Australia, FUTURE of SPACES and PLACES in CITIES will address the impact urban growth and density will have on our parks, leisure and sport globally and how we as an industry can respond to ensure our open spaces are protected and our lifestyles enhanced.  

What does the future hold and how will we respond?

Keynote speakers include:

  • Dr Julia Miranda Londono, Deputy Chair IUCN WCPA, Columbia
  • Mitchell Silver, New York Parks Commissioner, United States of America
  • Gil Penalosa, 8-80 Cities, Canada
  • Bishop Ngobeli, Johannesburg Parks Commissioner, South Africa
  • Jayne Miller, President, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, United States of America
  • Karen Keenleyside, Vice Chair People and Parks, Canada

Choose from more than 50 concurrent sessions and nine technical tours addressing the most pressing issues for parks, leisure and sport professionals.

Topped off with an awesome social program, the highlight being the sectors night of nights, the PLA Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner.  
Join us at the ‘G’ in Melbourne 14-17 October, 2018.

To find out more visit IPLC2018.com

*Copy supplied by Parks and Leisure Australia

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