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A one day landmark networking event providing a unique opportunity to debate, analyse and share knowledge and best practice across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors.  This Confrence and Exhibition will examine the key issues of the day, and showcase the progress being achieved across the country.

Conference Chair:  Sir Jeremy Beecham, President BURA, Vice-Chairman LGA

Jim Claydon, RTPI President 2007
England Regional Development Agencies - speakers name to be confirmed
Ben Jupp, Director, Office of the Third Sector, Cabinet Office
Gill Taylor, CEO, Academy of Sustainable Communities
Shaun McCarthy, Chiar of the Commission for Sustainable London 2012
Award for Excellence 2007 - Best practice Case Stydy, speakers name to be confirmed

Themes to discuss on the day will include:

• Building strong, cohesive and prosperous communities
• Planning for the Society of the Future
• The Role of the RDAs
• Cementing Agreement - The Role of Leadership, Community Empowerment and the Third Sector, Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) and Local Area Agreements (LAAs)
• Creating Sustainable Communities Awards 2007
• The Role of Cities in Creating Sustainable Communities
• The Impact of the Wider Remit of Sustainable Development
• Leisure and Culture - Driving the Sustainable Regeneration Process

This is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss sustainable communities with fellow professionals and provides access to the latest information on strategy and innovation regarding the Government