International experts to discuss NZ’s competitive edge

31 October 2011

International experts to discuss New Zealand’s competitive edge

The 14th Annual Global Conference of The Competitiveness Institute in Auckland next month has attracted some of the world’s leading practitioners on competitiveness and economic development.

Between 28 November and 2 December 2011, international experts from 45 countries will be in Auckland to discuss current thinking and practices on building inclusive, innovative and competitive economies.

The Mayor of Auckland says the conference is a unique opportunity for New Zealand professionals with an interest in our country becoming more competitive to make connections and learn from world leading experts.

“The conference is an unprecedented opportunity to build relationships with international business and economic development delegates right here in Auckland,” says Len Brown.

“We are recognised as innovators in many sectors but we need to be scanning the world for how other regions and countries compete and innovate to help build the economy.

“The conference will present fresh ideas and I encourage anyone involved in helping New Zealand compete internationally to register and attend.”

Over 65 speakers will present during the conference. Keynote speakers include:

• Michael Enright – a world leading expert on competitiveness, regional economic development and international business strategy. Current projects include strategies of multinational firms in the Asia-Pacific region, the development of China’s economy and New Zealand’s competitiveness.
• Christian Ketels – a member of the Harvard Business School faculty at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness and leader of Professor Michael E Porter’s research team. Dr Ketels is also at the European Business School and has an interest in clusters and competitiveness.
• Xianbin Yao – leader of the Asian Development Bank’s regional and sustainable development programme. Mr Yao will provide valuable insights on how future cities can be competitive, sustainable and inclusive.

The interactive conference themed Competitiveness at the Edge will see delegates exchanging ideas, information and successes on how countries, regions and companies compete.

Practitioners, researchers, business leaders, cluster practitioners and policy-makers interested in competitiveness, innovation and economic development should register for the inspiring, global economic and commerce summit in Auckland.

The conference will be held at SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre and includes a gala dinner and other networking events between 28 November and 2 December 2011.

To register for the conference, visit www.tci2011.com or email info@tci2011.com

About The Competitiveness Institute
Founded in 1998 and based in Barcelona, the Competitiveness Institute is the leading global network for practitioners, policy makers, researchers and business leaders working towards improving competitiveness in regions and clusters. It is a non-profit organisation with a network of more than 2,200 practitioners in over 100 countries. For further information, see www.tci-network.org.

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