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Not long now until the second Social Impact in the Regions conference. This year in Kempsey, NSW 4-6 September. You may not know about the event - when I left my senior role in regional economic development I really wanted to create a place for regional practitioners to come together to connect, collaborate, learn and share resources. My vision was to establish a national event, starting close to home. I put $120K on the line, and held my breath - thank goodness year 1 broke event - year 2 has just hit the same benchmark. Why would I do something so potentially stupid? Because I'm so tired of seeing the disadvantage recycled in our regional communities, tired of us not having adequate nor sustainable resources and really concerned about the wellbeing of the people who really care and are out there slogging it out every day, sticky taping slim resources together just to provide basic support. I believe when we come together and realise our problems really aren't that different that we can come up with solutions together, we can share resources and we can support one another. This year the conference has been designed with the community of Kempsey. We've pulled together unlikely venues, we've activated local businesses and people to get involved - there is even local produce being grown right now for the delegates to enjoy. The economic estimate to the local community is $840K ! I really believe our regional communities deserve more - and this is my contribution. Thanks to the many people who are assisting to convert this bold vision to become reality. I'd love if you could like and share the page. https://lnkd.in/gSd5x8fB

The most pressing issue of our time has a way of slipping into the background or we may think, "what can I do in the face of something so big?" Join us to bring sustainability back into the foreground, and to discuss practical, achievable solutions.

🚀 Discover the Future of PAND at Our Annual Strategy Retreat! 🚀 Are you curious about PAND and eager to learn more about our initiatives? We have an exciting opportunity for you! This year, our annual #StrategyRetreat is evolving into a dynamic, conference-like event designed to reflect on PAND's achievements and strategically plan our future directions. It’s the perfect chance for you to get involved and see what PAND is all about! 🌟 Key Details about the Strategy Retreat: - Purpose: Reflect on PAND's past, plan future directions, and inspire more members to run for board elections. - Participants: Current and past PAND chairs, board members, and PhD students. - Event Features: Keynote speeches, workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, and more. - Proposed Format: 2 days with a late start on Day 1 to accommodate travel from other cities, and an early finish on Day 2 to allow for return travel. - Open to All: All PhD students are welcome, especially those interested in running for the PAND board or simply curious about PAND 😉 📢 We Need Your Input! To make this event as valuable and inclusive as possible, we need your input on logistical aspects such as location, dates, and event format. Your feedback will be instrumental in creating an enriching experience for all participants. 👉 Please take a few minutes to complete our survey by 9 June 2024. Your timely response will help us finalize the details of the Strategy Retreat. https://lnkd.in/dJP3xgMs 💼 Travel and Accommodation: PAND will reimburse travel and accommodation expenses for all participants (up to DKK 1000 per person). Your participation and insights are crucial for the success of this event. Whether you're considering running for the PAND board or just want to learn more about our work, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved. We look forward to your contributions and to seeing many of you at the Strategy Retreat. Thank you for your time and valuable input! #PAND #PhDCommunity #StrategyRetreat #Leadership #Networking #AcademicLife #GetInvolved

🙌 Should we build new buildings, or should we renew the existing ones? --- I’m excited to share my upcoming insights on the benefits of renewing existing infrastructure projects. In Peru, we have decided to implement a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the Health and Education sectors, focusing on revitalizing and equipping a 7-year-old hospital. This initiative will allow the public sector to quickly restore productivity, improve health and safety standards, and deliver significant social benefits. By modernizing and re-equipping the hospital, we aim to enhance the quality of public services in a short timeframe. We celebrate these forward-thinking actions and look forward to discussing more about the impact and potential of such projects! Share your thoughts!! #Innovation #O&M #publicsector #costbenefict

Venues and destinations most definitely add to the overall success of an event. But... A beautiful destination and incredible venues aren't the only key ingredients towards success. I firmly believe the key to success of any event, lies within the team who does it... What are your thoughts? Drop your thoughts in the comment section. I'm eager to hear what you think. #Shiftideas #success #eventprofs

This year, the Festival of Place looks to the future and what you need to learn to prepare for a changing economy and property market – and if there is a golden thread linking the sessions together, it's health: as a catalyst for the economy, as a unifying measure for the quality of housing and as a priority for places where people thrive. This golden thread is embroidered across the event, from our opening conversation with Laura Lee (DBE) about the human-centred design brief for each Maggie's Centre to economist Mark Hepworth from The Good Economy who has spoken of health as "the next great axis of innovation-led economic development in cities and regions" – and will be speaking on the promise of Place Based Impact Investment. It can equally be found in the discussion of Life Science hubs as a fresh catalyst for places; in Daniel Black from TRUUD (Tackling Root causes upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development) presenting the evidence for health with Julia Thrift from Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) on the Healthy Homes Pledge. It underpins Muse's call for affordable and high quality homes, in a session with Elizabeth Oliveria from Muse and David Stronge from Peabody. Health is also at the heart of the Aviva backed £1bn London Cancer Hub, explored in a workshop with Olaide Oboh from Socius and charity One Small Thing on what it means to be trauma-informed in the design and development of places. It also forms a core purpose for retrofit – beyond sustainability. As the grid progressively decarbonises, the need to retrofit becomes more about health and preventing fuel poverty than achieving net zero, as Chris Brown and Nigel Banks from Octopus will explore in their Fabric Fifth session, chaired by Tamsie Thomson Hon FRIBA And finally, health lies at the heart of inequality – because it is a measure and a result of deprivation. So, other sessions are inadvertently about health too – from our debate on the future of cars with Nick Searl, Related Argent; Tim Gill; Usman Haque and Stephanie Edwards AA Dip ARB RIBA. And our conversation on creating gender inclusive places with Yemi Aladerun of Meridian Water, Sarah Ackland, Holly Lewis and Marina Milosev Health is a fitting north star for UK places – linked to climate resilience and the provision of green spaces, economic driver for good, human-centric by design. On the cusp of change, come and imagine healthy and happy places with us. Check out the agenda for the Festival of Place. My top advice for the day? Definitely make time for one of the 4 workshops: Dr Sophie Turnbull on prioritising health, Dr Julia King on unlearning surveys, 3, 2, 1, Retrofit gameshow with Civic Engineers, and becoming trauma-informed with One Small Thing and Socius. Check it out and support us by purchasing your pass! #unconference #festivalofplace #architects #ukhousing #urbanplanning #ukdevelopment #ukproperty #urbandesign #townplanning

We're looking forward to speaking at The Great Balloon Debate about the importance of the #CircularEconomy!

🌊 The next Waves of Change Forum will take place in Biarritz from April 28-30, 2025. Would you like to shape a Wave together during the Forum? Complete this form to let us know! ➡ https://lnkd.in/em5gXTpU Missed the Waves of Change Forum last month?  Read our press release and takeaways ➡ https://lnkd.in/eCujQGC7 Mahalo and may the ocean be with you! 💚💙 #CollaborativeSustainability

💡 As part of our commitment to fostering a dynamic community, until AUGUST 14, 2024, we are offering a limited number of EARLY ADOPTER ACCESS tickets. These tickets, priced considerably lower, are our way of investing in the future of our event and the industry at large. EARLY ADOPTER ACCESS attendees will play a crucial role in shaping the event’s atmosphere helping to set the tone for engaging and productive conversations. What does this initiative allow us to do? 🧠 Ensure a mix of perspectives by making the event accessible to a wider range of professionals, including emerging leaders and innovators who might otherwise find it challenging to attend 🗣 Create a core group of highly engaged participants who can help generate buzz and momentum leading up to the event 🕵♂️ Gather early feedback to refine and enhance the experience for all attendees EARLY ADOPTER ACCESS tickets are limited to next 60 registrants, to maintain the event's exclusivity and high-value proposition for all participants. Invest two days to gain years' worth of industry insights, connections, and opportunities that can propel your urban mobility initiatives forward >> 🎫 Get the limited tickets now: https://lnkd.in/dARK8cYc

Really looking forward to this debate!! Of course I will be putting forward my belief on why the #circulareconomy is the most important area to focus on for us to live sustainably into the future. Come join us Oct 3rd with Sustainable Hotels and HOSPA