IFPRA Asia Pacific Conference 2008 Christchurch New Zealand

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is delighted to be hosting the IFPRA Asia Pacific Conference 2008 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The joint 2008 IFPRA Asia Pacific Congress and NZRA national conference will bring together leading international and national speakers, parks and recreation professionals and practioners to discuss and debate the role of parks and recreation in connecting people and places.

The 2008 congress theme – Making Connections will focus on the interpersonal, intersector and international connections that are transforming the parks and recreation environment.

The venue for this exciting and at times challenging congress is Christchurch, New Zealand. Situated on the east coast of the South Island, the City of Christchurch has a population of 350,000 people and over 700 parks used for conservation, recreation and sporting activities.

Where: Christchurch, New Zealand
When: 16 - 18 September, 2008
Venue: Christchurch Convention Centre

Keynote Speakers

The organising Committee are pleased to announce that the following people have been confirmed to speak at the Congress as Keynote Speakers.

Dr Carol Stensrud - Inclusive Recreation Researcher, Trainer, Author and Consultant Senior Lecturer at Lincoln University, Community Recreation Degree. Professor Emeritus of Leisure Studies, California State University at Sacramento, USA.

Gil Penalosa - Multicultural executive, global thinker and marketing strategist, Gil Penalosa is passionate about improving Quality of Life through the promotion of Walking and Bicycling as activities and of Public Spaces, Parks, and Trails as great places.

Steven Carden - Engagement Manager in McKinsey & Company's New Zealand Office. Prior to joining the New Zealand office in early 2007, Steven spent three years serving North America's largest companies out of the New York office.

Stephen Coleman - forging community park partnerships across the the Washington, DC region, and is a leader in the growing worldwide urban parks movement, assisting park partnerships across the U.S. and beyond.

Call For Papers

Applications are now being accepted for submission of papers for Congress Speakers.

To apply to have your paper accepted, please download and submit the form below to the contact details provided on the form.