Research Conference: Mega-Events, Regional Development and Regeneration
Regional Studies Association Research Network on Mega-Events
Workshop Mega-Event Evaluation and Measuring Impacts
25 June 2012 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
London Metropolitan University Graduate Centre, Holloway Road, London N7 8DB
[nearest tube station: Holloway Road, Piccadilly line, or Highbury & Islington, Victoria line]
Regional Studies Mega-Events Panel:
Chair: Prof Graeme Evans, Brunel/Maastricht; Dr Bas van Heur, VUB, Cosmopolis Brussels;
Dr Lauren Andres, CURS Birmingham; and Prof Greg Richards, Tilburg University/ATLAS
Presenters:
Prof Graeme Evans, Regional Studies Network and Prof Greg Richards, ATLAS – Introductions
Dr Andrew Smith, Westminster University – Events and Urban Regeneration
Roger Taylor, CEO – London2012 Host Boroughs Unit
Prof Paul Brickell, Director of Regeneration – Olympic Park Legacy Company
Nicole Ferdinand, LondonMet, “Not entrepreneurial enough?”- The cultural entrepreneurs behind the Notting Hill Carnival
Dr Carol Scott (London & Sydney) – Cultural Olympiad Evaluation & Legacy
Enquiries and to book a place: o.edizel@londonmet.ac.uk