EDA Journal Vol 14 No 3 | Page 6

HIGHLIGHTS

• NSW Chief Circular Economist , Dr Kar Mei Tang - why local economies need to go circular .
• An exclusive conversation with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – how economic development professionals can accelerate the transition to a circular economy .
• A robust debate - Circling the economy , or circling the wagons ?
• Professor Ian O ’ Hara - how the bioeconomy creates jobs .
• Lucy Heales - how to track , measure and report circular economy impacts .
• Gus Balbotin - simple tricks to take action and drive change in our industries , businesses and lives .
• Professor Veena Sahajwalla - how economic development professionals can lead economic transformation .
• Announcement of Economic Development National Awards for Excellence winners .
• Meeting hub to connected delegates , friends and colleagues .
• Virtual exhibition to connect with economic development leaders and support services .
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