We are happy to present the latest information on the 5^th Asia Pacific Cities Summit to be held in Chongqing, the People's Republic of China from October 11-14, 2005.

With the Theme of "City, Man and Nature", the 2005 Summit will focus on the sustainable development of cities, and explore ways to achieve harmonious development of human beings, nature and cities. The Summit will discuss the following topics:

1.     Harmony between Man and Nature: Environmental Management

2.     Creating Distinctiveness: The Art of City Planning

3.     Industrial Pulse: The Source of City Dynamism

4.     Smart Governance: Smart City Administration

5.     Job Creation: Fair Job Opportunities.

6.     Education: Cultivating Lifetime Learning to Build City Capacity

7.     City Harmony: An Untiring Pursuit of Urban Community Building

8.     Hand-in hand: Cooperation and Exchanges Between Asia-Pacific Cities.

Through keynote addresses, mayoral roundtable meetings, panel discussions and workshops that invite strong interaction from attending delegates, the Summit will provide a platform for mayors from the Asia Pacific Region to exchange experiences and discuss economic and social development issues. The economic and trade cooperation forums, specially designed for enterprises, will inject new elements to the Summit. Enabling companies to share their new technologies, products, operations and management experience, and promote substantial regional cooperation.

The 2005 Summit will enable us to unite, share our experiences and make a contribution to the future of our region. We firmly believe the Summit will be a great event for Asia Pacific city leaders and that it will provide many business opportunities for enterprises in this region.

To secure your attendance, please register by using the enclosed registration form, or by visiting our website http://www.apcsummit.org/or http://www.2005apcs.com

Best regards

 

   Campbell Newman                       Wang Hongju

Lord Mayor of Brisbane                 Mayor of Chongqing