Global Urban Symposium, 2008
Recognizing the Hope and Opportunity Within Our Cities
Friday, October 10, 2008
8AM - 5:30 PM
The Michigan Union
530 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Global Urban Symposium is a multidisciplinary forum at the University of Michigan with a focus on urban metropolises. The Symposium is hosted by the Ross School of Business and its Net Impact organization, with financial support from CLOSUP and other organizations. This day-long conference explores the role that the private, public and non-profit sectors play in addressing the challenges facing cities around the globe.
This year's conference will include sessions featuring leaders of major companies and organizations. Topics will address:
- Attracting Young Talent
- Consulting for the Greater Good
- Nonprofit Social Enterprise
- Transformative Real Estate
- The Role of CSR in Urban Revitalization
- Urban Philanthropy
- The Future of Urban Energy
- Social Marketing in an Urban Context
- Using Microfinance to Make Change
- Urban Carbon Strategy Workshop
- Entrepreneurship with Social Impact
- Transforming Urban Education
- Walkable Urbanity
- Foreclosure and the Impact on Urban Neighborhoods
- Urban Transportation
- The Role of the Arts in Urban Revitalization
In addition to the regular sessions, this year there will be a series of panels focused on the innovative efforts going on in Detroit.
