Responding to global challenges
Many developed countries are facing common challenges to increasing
well-being. These challenges include the pace of technology change and
its impact on employment, rising inequality, slowing productivity growth
and increasing concerns about trade and globalisation. The 2017 GEN
conference will explore these global challenges, how they impact on New
Zealand and how New Zealand is responding to them.
Keynote speakers include:
- Dr Catherine Mann, OECD Chief Economist and Head of the Economics Department
- Dr Jonathan Ostry, International Monetary Fund, Deputy Director Research
- Prof Warwick McKibbin, Australian National University
New Zealand speakers include:
- Murray Sherwin, Productivity Commission, Chair
- Jen Ritchie-Campbell, Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Deputy Chief Executive
- Peter Chrisp, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Chief Executive
- Kaila Colbin, Singularity University, New Zealand Ambassador
- Dr Oliver Hartwich, New Zealand Initiative, Executive Director
- Dr Bill Rosenberg, New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, Economist and Director of Policy
- Prof Margaret Hyland, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Chief Scientist
Cost:
- Early Bird Registration - $350.00 + GST
- Standard Registration - $450.00 + GST
Early Bird Closes 31 October 2017