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Infrastructure provides the basic needs for society, and sustainable infrastructure systems are essential for the survival, health and well-being of a society.

These are complex, interdependent and dynamic systems in need of greater understanding and recognition. Key to this understanding is recognising the dependence on environmental systems and services, the interdependence on other infrastructure systems, and on social, technical and economic systems.

This conference will help foster and develop that understanding. Attending the conference will be invaluable to anyone involved in the disciplines of engineering, environmental and social science, and for consultants and business leaders amongst others.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Principal Sponsors:

• ICSER - International Centre for Sustainability Engineering and Research
• University of Cambridge, Centre for Sustainable Development

Keynotes Speakers confirmed:

Dr Jean Venables OBE FREng. of Crane Environmental, England. Among Dr Venables' other credentials she is Chairman of the Thames Estuary Partnership and Chairman of the Expert Panel for the Thames Estuary 2100 Project.

Dr Peter Newman is Professor of City Policy and Director of the Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy at Murdoch University. He is also Chair of the Western Australian Sustainability Roundtable advising the Premier on how to implement the State Sustainability Strategy.

Prof. Terry Collins is the Thomas Lord Professor of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Professor Collins is one of the founders of the field of Green Chemistry.

Jeanette Fitzsimons, Co-leader, New Zealand Green Party.

Prof. Peter Guthrie, Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge.

Prof. Jorge Vanegas CHUD, Texas A&M University, USA, will return to present a key practicum on Modelling for a Sustainable Community.

Emeritus Prof Ian Lowe, Griffiths University, Queensland.

Venue: The University of Auckland, Faculty of Engineering.

Registrations are now open…

Early Bird fee is available until 1 October.

Further information about the event and the speakers can be found at: www.nzsses.auckland.ac.nz/conference.

Attached is the latest Conference Newsletter which gives updates on the speakers, workshops, forums, panel discussions and a programme outline.