Green Cities 2018: Energising Communities

Join Australia’s leading politicians, policy makers and practitioners working on real-world projects at Green Cities 2018 in Melbourne from 13-15 March, as we explore how energising our communities is at the heart of a sustainable future.

Our industry’s leaders will take a deep dive into the issues keeping them up at night, while government leaders of all stripes will drive discussion on the burning policy issues shaping the sustainability agenda. 

Award-winning designer Jamie Durie, will apply a fresh lens on landscaping, and will explore why the rise of urban greening is a new opportunity to “recast the relationship between people and the environment”.

We’ll examine how to transform corporate strategy, strengthen stakeholder relationships and add value to whole communities in Driving ethical investment beyond the boardroom.

Clever companies will share how they are using technology, data and intelligent design in Smart Cities – Beyond the buzzword.

The mastermind behind some of Australia’s most ground-breaking campaigns, Tim Gartrell, will share the secrets to Winning hearts and minds.

And Mirvac’s Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz and Lendlease’s Kylie Rampa will examine the renting revolution and ask: do developers make good landlords?

In Mind over matter, Australia’s National Mental Health Commissioner Lucy Brogden will unpack our opportunities to support the mental health of workers – whether it’s at the design stage, on the construction site or in the day-to-day management of workplaces.

Speaking on an inspiring panel of Indigenous leaders at our Reconciliation Breakfast, graduate architect Rueben Berg will share his insights into how the property industry can “reframe our work in sustainability by looking through a lens of caring for country”.

Some of Melbourne’s most sustainable buildings – including Medibank’s office at 720 Bourke Street and the North Fitzroy Library and Community Hub – are opening their doors for inspection, with spots on site tours still available.

And unwind under the stars as you rub shoulders with the industry’s best and brightest at the Sundown Soirée, hosted at Melbourne’s stunning Luminaire.

Tickets are selling fast, so hurry! www.greencities.org.au