THIS year’s Fairley La Trobe Lecture will be delivered by the Hon. John Brumby AO, Chancellor of La Trobe University, on the topic From the Local to the Global: Regional Cities in a Changing World.
In 1999, author Thomas Friedman argued that thriving communities must do two things simultaneously: nurture a strong sense of local identity and embrace innovation. Today, amid geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, that message is more relevant than ever.
In this timely lecture, Mr Brumby will argue that regional cities are uniquely positioned to foster vibrant local communities while seizing the opportunities of global markets and emerging technologies. In a world facing complex challenges, regional Australia has a chance to lead.
The Fairley La Trobe Lecture is proudly presented in partnership between the Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation and La Trobe University.
The free public lecture will be presented at the Shepparton Art Museum on Wednesday, July 23, from 5.30pm. Secure your complimentary ticket today via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/fairley-la-trobe-lecture-2025-tickets-1411379196169?aff
