Metropolis Women International Network Forum Connecting Women in Cities

Metropolis Congress 2008 today announced details of the Metropolis Women International Network Forum - an event designed to connect, inspire and educate people on womens role in the community, environment and leadership of our cities.
Featuring a line-up of inspiring women from Australia and around the world, the full day program will take place on Wednesday 22 October 2008 as part of Metropolis Congress 2008 in Sydney, and discuss the roles of women as citizens and decision-makers. Speakers already confirmed include:

Dr Shubha Raul, Mayor of Mumbai, India
Dr Francine Senecal, Vice-Chair of the City of Montreal Executive Committee, Montreal, Canada
Dr. Masoumeh Abad, City Councillor, Tehran Islamic City Council, Islamic Republic of Iran
The Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Federal Minister for the Status of Women
The Hon. Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney
Dr Kerry Schott, Managing Director of Sydney Water
Maria Atkinson, Global Head of Sustainability, Lend Lease