Richard J. Daley Urban Forum
A Forum of International Mayors and Experts
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2008 Richard J. Daley Urban Forum
More than 50 Mayors From Around the Globe Exchange Strategies for Social and Economic Effects of Mass Urbanization
In 2008, for the first time in human history, half the people on earth will live in cities. Mass urbanization will continue unabated for decades to come. While many of the most serious challenges facing humanity will be found in cities, urban areas also will give rise to the creativity and resources to manage and even transcend these challenges.
The 2008 Richard J. Daley Forum at the University of Illinois at Chicago features mayors from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Lithuania, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Russia, Canada, the United States and other countries. This international forum of municipal leaders will weigh the social and economic effects of this mass urbanization, but also consider the creative human potential it can unlock.
How can cities best address social upheaval, poverty and other challenges of urbanization? At the same time, how might this migration to cities be a catalyst for new forms of science, industry, arts and culture? These will be among topics discussed and debated at this year's Forum, “Five Billion Urban Dwellers: The Creative Opportunity in the Growth of Cities.”
Urban leaders from around the globe will assess solutions that arise from government action, social entrepreneurship and public-private partnerships. They will examine cities as wellsprings of innovation and discuss how cross-border cooperation among cities can lead to novel and effective solutions.
Please continue to check this site to view the most updated lists of speakers, sponsors, and event schedule. We hope you join us for this year's event!
