WHAT: Australia’s economy is changing. Despite Sydney’s economy showing great resilience and an ability to adapt, climate change, rising inequality, the housing crisis and economic uncertainty remain as underlying vulnerabilities.
Industry leaders and experts across innovation, entrepreneurship, global events, science, and inclusive and civic leadership, will come together to discuss plans that will drive Sydney’s future economy.
The free, public CityTalk is an opportunity to hear inspiring and innovative leaders discuss how we best move our economy forward and overcome the challenges that pose a threat to the ongoing prosperity and way of life in Sydney.
WHO: Taking part in the event will be:
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- Sydney Lord Mayor, Clover Moore AO
- Zareh Nalbandian: co-founder of Animal Logic and CEO Animal Logic Entertainment and Truant Pictures
- Fenella Kernebone: Head of Conference, SXSW
- Professor Michael J Biercuk: CEO and founder Q-CTRL
- Creel Price: CEO Investible, Greenhouse Climate Tech Hub
- Emily McDaniel: Curator, writer and educator and curator of Yananurala for the City of Sydney
- Jarin Baigent: CEO and founder, Jarin Street and Trading Blak
- Dr Kate Reid: founder and co-owner, LUNE Croissanterie
- Eamon Waterford: CEO, Committee for Sydney
- Harry Guiness, Head of Net Zero Strategy, Greenhouse Climate Tech Hub
- Professor Julie Cairney, Pro Vice Chancellor, Research - Enterprise and Engagement, University of Sydney
- Sara Mansour, Founder and Artistic Director, Bankstown Poetry Slam
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DATE: Thursday 1 August
TIME: 6.30–8.30pm
WHERE: Sydney Town Hall
DETAILS: For more info go to whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Media please contact Elaine Kelly on 0477 362 550 or email ekelly@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au