In July, more than 1,300 key decision makers and influencers from across the Asia Pacific Region and further afield were meeting at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC). They met for the 2019 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum, the region’s premier international business and civic forum.
Hosted by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and the Brisbane City Council, this year’s summit attracted delegates from 135 different countries, turning Brisbane into a global meeting place for city governance, liveability and driving trade and business opportunities across the region.
The program – a blueprint for cities of the future – focused on the four key pillars of innovation, mobility, liveability and sustainability of cities. Among other speakers, Netflix Co-Founder and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph shared his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation.
Keeping true to its reputation for innovation, a Brisbane first for this event was the establishment of the 2019 APCS Information Hub at the Brisbane Quarter in Brisbane’s CBD. It is believed to be the first time a conference in Brisbane has had a dedicated retail space for the purpose of pre event registration, or as a meeting place for networking opportunities.