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2011 China (Hangzhou) Leisure Development International Forum. 16, 17 and 18 November 2011 Hangzhou, China. Sponsors: Hangzhou Municipal Government and the World Leisure Organization. The Venue. Hangzhou, China
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2011 China (Hangzhou) Leisure Development International Forum 16, 17 and 18 November 2011 Hangzhou, China Sponsors: Hangzhou Municipal Government and the World Leisure Organization
The Venue Hangzhou, China As the famous saying has it, "In the sky there is heaven ... on earth there is Hangzhou," this ancient city, Hangzhou, is the host of the International Leisure Forum It is a modern city of 6 million with over 35 million visitors annually Easily accessible from its international airport and by high-speed train from Shanghai
The Theme The Forum will explore… How many countries, including China, have adopted economic development and the quality of life as twin objectives How can these two objectives develop together? Why they are important in developed and developing countries; in provinces; in cities? What happens to quality of life when there is economic decline? What the future might look like if these twin objectives were being met?
Target Audience Chinese and International Senior Politicians Senior Policy Makers Senior Practitioners Senior Academics Future Leaders eg students The Media
The Program An exceptional program is designed around the theme “Leisure, Economic Development, and Quality of Life”. Program: Plenary sessions with world-renowned speakers, roundtable discussions, and presentations from scholars, politicians, policy-makers, professionals, and future leaders are to provide participants with opportunities to discuss critical themes and issues. Traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural performances and experiences are planned.
The Program Wednesday, November 16, 2011 14:00-15:00 Welcome and Keynote Speeches 15:30-17:00 Speakers Presentations by academics/practitioners looking at different aspects of the theme – in developed and developing countries One Chinese speaker Two international speakers Evening Welcome Banquet
Program Outline Thursday, November 17, 2011 09:00-10:00 Plenary Session 1030-1200 Breakout Sessions Parallel sessions with reports/discussion from the Thematic Forums which have been held in previous weeks 14:00-15:30 Plenary Session 16:00-17:00 World Leisure International Innovation Prize Awards Evening Cultural Event
Program Outline Friday, November 18, 2011 0900-10.30 Keynote Presentations 11:00-12:30 Breakout Sessions Parallel sessions with reports/discussion from the Thematic Forums which will have been held in the weeks prior to the Forum 1330-1400 Plenary Session 14:00-15:30 China Leisure Index and Awards Ceremony 1600-1700 Plenary Session Closing Ceremony of the World Leisure Expo