Call for Speakers
Interested speakers are invited to submit an abstract of 200 – 450 words that address the conference theme and topics. Abstracts submitted for consideration should outline the presentation summary, main challenges, opportunities, outcomes and key take away points for delegates. Supporting documents such as photos or videos are encouraged. Submissions close 27 April.
Presentation Types
Case Study Presentation/ General Presentation (29 min)
The abstract is a short, informative summary. Speakers are invited to take a fresh approach in their abstract submissions – addressing the latest global trends and challenges in relation to the conference topics.
Workshop (45 min or 60 min)
Workshops will require an interactive format which will formulate discussion and give attendees the option to engage in activities, small groups and work through possible solutions.
City Innovation Showcase/ Snap Shot Presentation (7 min slideshow)
The snap shot session is designed to give delegates a quick overview of your project or initiative through a series of slides without much detailed talking. The slides should do most of the talking and be visually interesting.
Topics
Abstract submissions should reflect latest practice in one of the following topic streams:
Innovation, Economies + Employment
1. Economy – Night Time, Day Time, Anytime
2. Cluster Employment, Incubators & Coworking
3. Attracting/ Retaining Talent + Employment Growth
4. Artificial Intelligence, Data & Smart Technology in Design
5. Virtual & Augmented Reality
6. Economic Development + Investment Attraction
Placemaking, Retail, Tourism + Communities
7. Music + Entertainment
8. Food + Beverage
9. Tourism, Destination + Visitor Experiences
10. Retail, Customer Experience + Marketing
11. Placemaking + Activation
12. Public Spaces + Youth Spaces
13. Place Attachment + Funding
14. Creative/Cultural Cities + Building Community Pride
15. Diversity + Socio-Economic Communities
Transport, Housing, Development + Leadership
16. Autonomous + Electric Vehicles
17. Transport + Parking
18. Housing – Affordability, Density + Sustainability
19. Housing Diversity – Creatives, Aging + Minorities
20. Planning + Development
Urban Renewal, Design + City Growth
21. City Renewal
22. Regional + Rural Revitalisation + Resilience
23. Density + Urbanisation
24. Urban Design + Accessibility
25. Main Streets + Town Centres
26. Activity Centres + Neighbourhood Centres
27. Leadership + Projects in Partnership
28. Community Engagement (Youth/ Elderley/ Minorities)
Places: Healthy, Safe + Sustainable
29. Community Safety + Lighting
30. Walking + Cycling
31. Landscape + Green Design Spaces
32. Climate Responsive + Sustainable Places
33. Renewable Energy
34. Disaster Management, Terrorism + Resilience
35. Other Topics
International Cities, Town Centres & Communities Society
PO Box 2313 Brookside Centre QLD 4053
Australia