MEDIA ADVISORY

January 24, 2012

 Cities Summit 2012 - Vancouver Economic Commission Welcomes International Business and Urban Leaders to discuss the business of city building

WHAT:       

The Cities Summit 2012, hosted by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and the Vancouver Economic Commission.

DESCRIPTION:

Vancouver is hosting a global Summit on the pressures city regions must address as the world urbanizes at an increasingly rapid pace. International speakers, thought leaders from both the public and corporate sectors, and participants will be engaged in discussions on the solutions urban centres and their citizens can apply to address strain on cities and their environments, while supporting responsible growth and innovation.

WHEN:                    Wednesday, February 1 and Thursday, February 2, 2012

                                 Media registration opens at 7:15 a.m.

                                 Summit starts both days at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE:                   Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building

                                  1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

                                  Ballroom A

WHO:                       Over 40 confirmed  national and international speakers including: Keynote speakers – Douglas Coupland and Barb Stegemann, Panellists include: Herbert Bautista, Mayor of Quezon City (Philippines), Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary, Milo Medin, Google, Vice-President of Access Services, Gordon Innes, CEO of London & Partners, Courtney Pratt, Chairman, Toronto Region Research Alliance, David Helliwell, CEO of Pulse Energy, and many more.

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For more information on the Summit, please visit: www.vancouvercitiessummit.org

To obtain media credentials or request interviews, please contact:

Vancouver Economic Commission  

Tania Parisella, Manager, Communications

tparisella@vancouvereconomic.com               

Office: 604.336.8013  Mobile: 604.889.2019