Title of Event:

Name of Organisation:

Date and time of the session:

Cities of the Future - Global Competition, Local leadership

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Monday, June 19 th / 14:00 - 16:00

Key Highlights:

A presentation of PwC's new global report: Cities of the Future - Global Competition, Local Leadership. The report is based upon interviews with 45 mayors around the globe and focuses on trends affecting cities of the future linked to challenges and opportunities.

1. Estimated no of participants: 120
2. Stakeholder group representation at the event: n/a
3. What were the expected objectives : n/a
4. What did the networking event achieve: n/a

2. What were the core issues identified in your event as they relate to the theme and sub-themes of WUFIII?

Discussion focused on several themes, including the multidimensional focus of managing resources and "capitals" in cities of the future; social analysis and strategic navigation; strategic city branding for better attractiveness; sustainable development in a practical perspective; and leadership development and challenges for city leaders.

3. What were the main points raised by panellists and participants in relation to these different issues? What new ideas have been generated as a result of the discussion?

• Mega trends in practice
• City branding
• Managing capital resources in a holistic way
• Demand on local leadership

4. What process steps have been identified in your event that could help turn ideas into operational reality? n/a