The 2017 EDANZ Conference will be held over two days starting 31 August, 2017 at the Rydges Hotel, Wellington . Themed Connect, Collaborate, Succeed it is the flagship conference of EDANZ, the peak representative body for all EDA's and RDA's throughout New Zealand

 

SCOPE
The Conference provides a showcase for best practice across New Zealand, inspirational international speakers, the opportunity to connect with other economic development professionals and to celebrate excellence through the inaugural EDANZ Awards. 

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The focus of this year's conference is on best practise in regional development showcasing both international and New Zealand. It will also take a forward looking view on how we can do better and addressing pressing issues such as Destination Management, Sustainable Economic Development and demographic trends. The outcome of the conference will be a series of key messages to the incoming government on the importance of regional development to New Zealand’s future prosperity.

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TOPICS OF INTEREST

Presenters are invited to submit papers and case studies that fall into  the following themes:
 

• Contemporary best practise in regional economic development including but not limited to:

  • Destination marketing and management

  • Inward investment

  • Innovation

  • Business development

  • Sustainable economic development

  • Maori Economic Development

  • Partnerships in Action; successful initiatives with a range of partners including business, Iwi, researchers and/or government

• Research relevant to Regional Economic Development within New Zealand 

• Regional Development Strategy exemplars

• Future policy directions for regional development in New Zealand
   

CALL FOR SUBMISSION

Abstracts and presentation proposals must be with  EDANZ prior to 10 May, 2017.

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Format:  Abstracts and proposals should be in A4 format using Times New Roman font (11 pt) and no longer than two pages.
 

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission - 10 May 2017

Acceptance notification: - 30 June, 2017

Paper submission - 31 July 2017

Speaker registration: 10 May, 2017

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Should you have any queries please contact the Event organiser on 027 4406180 or email info@edanz.org.nz