As part of the early planning for the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne in 2023, a Think Tank including prominent business and community leaders has been established to investigate how to leverage the presence of 20,000+ visitors to advance efforts to address important issues for Melbourne.
Hugh Bucknall (RC Melbourne) reported that the Think Tank met earlier this week to explore the important issues that impact on Melbourne; a place that each of us has great passion for. And magnificently, an intriguing event has been designed to complement the International Rotary Convention in 2023; an event the likes of which Melbourne has never seen before.
The new style event will have the following features:
A theme based on “Liveable Melbourne”
Delving into 2 broad themes of Climate Change and Social Inclusivity
Undertaking a deep dive into 8-10 specific issues that include homelessness, alternative energy, population growth and so on
Issues that will appeal to a wide range of stakeholders and participants, each with their own passion and/or vested interest
A format that expressly harnesses the voice and energy of young people shaping outcomes
Techniques that are innovative, modern and engaging to extract wisdom plus solutions that work
A bias for action including investment in “the best of the best”
Continued engagement with many of the folk on this group who have expressed a keen desire to be part of something special
2023 RI CONVENTION THINK TANK