Keynote Speaker

I frequently speak international on the future of parks especially regarding leadership, innovation and design legacy.

I am the Deputy World Chair at the World Urban Parks organisation and was the founding Chair and  a Trustee of the Parks Forum, a former Commissioner for the International Parks and Recreation Administration (IFPRA). I am a Member of the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA).

Key Topics:

  • Leadership in parks
  • Governance Models for Parks
  • Design Legacy
  • Urban Parks
  • National Urban Cities Concept
  • Healthy Parks Healthy People
  • Park Innovation

Recent Keynotes:

International Symposium – The Future of Parks Management – Japan 2014

I was the Keynote speaker at the International Symposium on the “The Future of Park Management” at Awaji Island, Hyogo (Japan) (the home of the origin of Japanese cultural and society).

The attached paper outlines the background of my keynote:

Future Direction for Urban Park Management

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Japan Urban Parks – Healthy Parks Forum, Japan 2014

In 2014, I was the keynote speaker in Tokyo for the Japan Urban Parks Healthy Parks Forum.

The attached paper outlines the background of my keynote:

Healthy Park Healthy People -Paradigm Shift of Park Management

The UK Parks Leaders Roundtable – London 2016

As part of a Hort Week and Parks Alliance (UK) Leaders Roundtable in London (22nd January 2016) on the “Future funding of Parks – what can the UK learn from others?”, I as the Deputy Chair of the World Urban Parks delivered the keynote and a range of observations.

The attached paper outlines the background of my keynote:

UK Parks Roundtable – Future Funding of Parks Keynote 2016

Key Availability:

As Keynote

Generally available for one-hour keynote

Costs to be covered by Conference Organisers or Organisation

Australia International
Travel – Economy Travel – Premium Economy
Accommodation – depending on location up to two nights Accommodation – depending on location up to two nights
Conference Registration Conference Registration

Speaker Fees (Au$)

Australia International
Speaker Fee – AU$400 Speaker Fee – AU$750

As Keynote + Conference Panels

Costs to be covered by Conference Organisers or Organisation

Australia International
Travel – Economy Travel – Premium Economy (minimum)
Accommodation – depending on location for the length of the conference including the night before and final day Accommodation – depending on location for the length of the conference including the night before and final day
Conference Registration Conference Registration

Speaker Fees (Au$)

Australia International
Speaker Fee – AU$1000 Speaker Fee – AU$1500