International Society of City and Regional Planners Annual Congress

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNERS ANNUAL CONGRESS | BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA | OCTOBER 2013

The International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) is hosting its international congress in Brisbane from 1 – 4 October, 2013 at the rejuvenated Royal International Convention Centre at the RNA. Details on this unique opportunity to take advantage of renowned international presenters are provided below, but with specific regard to the value of this event to Young Planners, you may consider the following benefits:

• exceptional low cost for such a high-calibre international congress;
• opportunity to immerse yourself in international dialogue of best practice planning theories and projects;
• access to an international planning conference in Australia, negating expensive travel and accommodation costs;
• opportunities to rub shoulders with 300-400 accomplished planning professionals from Australia and abroad; and
• network and gain connections in relevant fields of planning.

Keynote Speakers include Vanessa Watson, Professor of City Planning in the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics at the University of Cape Town and Amos Brandeis, Chairman of Israel Planners Association (2006-2012) and Ambassador for the International River Foundation.

More than 150 papers have been accepted with speakers from more than 30 countries. A showcase of contemporary Australian and international planning will feature PIA national and state award winning projects. The Congress will provide an opportunity to network with more than 400 planning professionals from around the world. More information at the congress website.

Be in it!