Shaping cities for our future

The APCS is the Asia Pacific's landmark event for city leaders and those involved in the business of cities, bringing together one of the largest and most diverse gathering of mayors in the region with the greatest impact.

The information provided at the information sessions was very inciteful. The young Mayors panel was one of the best sessions. The people were lovely and amazing questions were asked.

Paris

Griffith Young Professional

APCS Griffith University Young Professional Forum

In 2023, Griffith was proud to be the Major Partner and the lead of the APCS Griffith University Young Professionals Forum, a curated program in which young professionals will engage in thought-provoking conversation and collaborate to propose city solutions to urban challenges. It provides young professionals with the opportunity to participate in real-world learning with like-minded professionals through workshops and create lasting change for the region while connecting with mayors, city and business leaders.

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APCS attendees can access a complimentary 1-year digital subscription using the code 2023APCS at checkout.

I believe the young professional forum gave me insights and connections that I would not of found without it.

Conrad

Griffith Young Professional

Connect with and learn more about the wide range of high quality research undertaken at Griffith University. Visit the websites of these institutes, Centres and other research initiatives.

Griffith University Olympic and Paralympic Experts

Helping plan for the future opportunities Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralumpic Games represents for Griffith's communities, to amplify, accelerate and transform the region's future on a global stage.

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Griffith Asia Institute

Internationally recognised research centre reflecting Griffith’s enduring commitment to the study and engagement of nations in Asia and the Pacific.

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Cities Research Institute

Addressing the complex issues cities and communities face throughout Australasia.

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Transport Research Group

Leading transport researcher working together with industry partners to drive positive change

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Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research

Maximising the energy sector's potential to achieve emission reductions and contribute to inclusive, sustainable and prosperous businesses and communities

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Academy of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance

Australia’s leading interdisciplinary research, engagement and education forum in the area of financial crime, investigation and compliance.

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Relational Insights Data Lab (RIDL)

By making data matter, we can deliver measurable impact and contribute to the creation of thriving communities around Australia.

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Australian Repair Network

Strengthening Sustainability in our Cities and Communities’ move to a Circular Economy through elevating the Right to Repair.

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Policy Innovation Hub

A gateway for government, industry and community knowledge partnerships

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Griffith Review

Shaping cities for our future. A collection of essays exploring cities, sustainability and connection. APCS attendees can access a complimentary 1-year digital subscription using the code 2023APCS at checkout.

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Griffith's APCS theme leaders

Griffith is proud to acknowledge a number of staff speaking at the 2023 APCS Young Professionals’ Forum.

Forum sub theme: Cities of Connection—Technology, data and the people

Professor Matthew Burke

Professor Matthew Burke is Deputy Director at Griffith University's Cities Research Institute. He chairs Griffith's transport research agreements with the Queensland Government and the Brisbane City Council. Most of his research is across transport innovation, active transport, micro-mobility, public transport and transport-land use integration. Matthew is leading a new international research group on "Transport for Major Events" involving top Asia-Pacific universities such as Meijo University and Osaka Institute of Technology in Japan. He has also just recruited five new PhD students to help with Games travel demand forecasting, Games wayfinding systems, Games micro-mobility, and more.

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Forum sub theme: Cities of Legacy – Creating events for prosperity and longevity

Dr Caroline Riot

Dr Riot is the Director, Games Engagement and Partnerships at Griffith University, and is leading Griffith's engagement strategy related to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Caroline is coordinating partnerships with key external organisations and acting as the conduit for Olympic and Paralympic legacy related activities.

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Forum sub theme: Cities of Sustainability – Adapting to growth, inclusivity and wellbeing

Professor Nick Barter

Nick Barter is Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at Griffith Business School in BNE. Completing his doctorate at the University of St Andrews, his career has spanned industry and academia. Strategy consulting with EY, to leading the Griffith MBA, to advising organizations on moving past myopic approaches.

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Our MBA is placed among leading national and global MBAs with a focus on sustainability and values-driven leadership.

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