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