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International experts to discuss NZ’s competitive edge
Press Release – Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
The 14th Annual Global Conference of The Competitiveness Institute in Auckland next
month has attracted some of the world’s leading practitioners on competitiveness
and economic development.31 October 2011
International experts to discuss New
Zealand’s competitive edge
The 14th Annual Global
Conference of The Competitiveness Institute in Auckland next
month has attracted some of the world’s leading
practitioners on competitiveness and economic
development.
Between 28 November and 2 December 2011,
international experts from 45 countries will be in Auckland
to discuss current thinking and practices on building
inclusive, innovative and competitive economies.
The Mayor
of Auckland says the conference is a unique opportunity for
New Zealand professionals with an interest in our country
becoming more competitive to make connections and learn from
world leading experts.
“The conference is an
unprecedented opportunity to build relationships with
international business and economic development delegates
right here in Auckland,” says Len Brown.
“We are
recognised as innovators in many sectors but we need to be
scanning the world for how other regions and countries
compete and innovate to help build the economy.
“The
conference will present fresh ideas and I encourage anyone
involved in helping New Zealand compete internationally to
register and attend.”
Over 65 speakers will present
during the conference. Keynote speakers
include:
• Michael Enright – a world leading expert on
competitiveness, regional economic development and
international business strategy. Current projects include
strategies of multinational firms in the Asia-Pacific
region, the development of China’s economy and New
Zealand’s competitiveness.
• Christian Ketels – a
member of the Harvard Business School faculty at the
Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness and leader of
Professor Michael E Porter’s research team. Dr Ketels is
also at the European Business School and has an interest in
clusters and competitiveness.
• Xianbin Yao – leader
of the Asian Development Bank’s regional and sustainable
development programme. Mr Yao will provide valuable insights
on how future cities can be competitive, sustainable and
inclusive.
The interactive conference themed
Competitiveness at the Edge will see delegates exchanging
ideas, information and successes on how countries, regions
and companies compete.
Practitioners, researchers,
business leaders, cluster practitioners and policy-makers
interested in competitiveness, innovation and economic
development should register for the inspiring, global
economic and commerce summit in Auckland.
The conference
will be held at SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre and
includes a gala dinner and other networking events between
28 November and 2 December 2011.
To register for the
conference, visit www.tci2011.com or email
About The
Competitiveness Institute
Founded in 1998 and based
in Barcelona, the Competitiveness Institute is the leading
global network for practitioners, policy makers, researchers
and business leaders working towards improving
competitiveness in regions and clusters. It is a non-profit
organisation with a network of more than 2,200 practitioners
in over 100 countries. For further information, see
ENDS
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