This round table will explore how investment in culture and sports can serve as an engine of economic development in the city. (organized with the U.S. Conference of Mayors).
Program
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Introduction and Welcome Ellyn Toscano, Executive Director, New York University Florence Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director, U.S. Conference of Mayors Michael Nutter, President U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor of Philadelphia
10:15 Morning Session: How does investment in culture contribute to economic development in the city? Introduced by Salvatore Ambrosino, New York University Florence 10:20-10:35 Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia 10:35-10:50 Mayor Paolo Dosi, Piacenza 10:50-11:05 Mayor Scott Smith, Mesa 11:05-11:20 Sergio Givone, Assessore alla Cultura e Contemporaneità, Florence 11:20-12:00 PM Discussion
12:00-1:00 Lunch
2:00 Afternoon Session: How does investment in sports contribute to economic development in the city? Introduced by Salvatore Ambrosino, New York University Florence 2:05-2:25 Anna Carli, Consortium for the Protection of the Palio, Siena 2:25-2:40 Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville 2:40-2:55 Mayor Greg Ballard, Indianapolis 2:55-3:10 Vice Mayor Massimiliano Sonetti, Pontedera 3:10-3:25 Mayor Steve Benjamin, Columbia 3:25-4:00 Discussion Closing Remarks Ellyn Toscano, Executive Director, New York University Florence Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director, U.S. Conference of Mayors
