2010 National Forum of EDAs
Join delegates from across the national and regional economic development spectrum at the EDANZ National Forum.
Te Papa, Wellington | 26 and 27 August 2010
Speakers:
- Sir Stephen Tindall
- Hon Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Economic Development
- Ray Avery, New Zealander of the Year - Scientist, Inventor and Social Entrepreneur
- Dr Ganesh Nana, Chief Economist, BERL
- Foundation for Research, Science & Technology
Focus on:
- Technology
- Innovation to commercialisation
- Export
Workshops will expand on these themes with case studies of ‘hot projects' presented.
Panel discussion - "Fibre to the door - the future of broadband"
Be challenged and enlightened by:
Mark Ratcliffe - Chorus CEO,
Rod Drury - Pacific Fibre,
Ernie Newman - TUANZ (Telecommunications Users Association of NZ) and
Rohan MacMahon, Strategy Director, Crown Fibre Holdings
EDANZ National Forum - Full Programme
The forum programme is spread across two days, including three "EDA Showcase Series" timeslots with the choice of three parallel sessions.
Te Papa, Wellington | 26 and 27 August 2010
"Connecting Across the Economy"
Forum Showcases
The programme includes three "EDA Showcase Series" timeslots with the choice of three parallel sessions in each slot.
The showcase series options are as follows.
Accomodation Options for Forum Attendees
We have provided a selection of accomodation options and relevant information for forum attendees.
Accommodation is booked direct by Forum attendees.
The following hotels are within easy walking distance of the forum venue.
General Information for Forum Attendees
See this section for general information including Airport Transfers and Venue Information for both the Forum and Forum Dinner.
We have also included inormation on the use of mobile phones, parking, registration, refreshments, smoking, special requirements and weather which we advise all forum participants read thoroughly.
Registration Information
Registration for the EDANZ National Forum is available now online.
There are options for both 2-day and 1-day regsitration, as well as additional dinner tickets for partners, additional attendees or for those with a 1-day registration only.