The Big Think

The excellent 7x7 series returns to Wellington next week. $7 admission, 7 speakers, 7 minutes each. This year is chaired by Rod Oram, and speakers include the New Zealand Institute's David Skilling, independent scholar and commentator Brian Easton and leading agricultural scientist Jacqueline Rowarth.

The 2008 topics are (pdf flyer here):

Seven Foundations – Tuesday 22 July, 6pm
Our Reality 2008, Our Future 2028

Seven Trailblazers – Monday 4 August, 6pm
Insights from NZ Entrepreneurs in the Global Market

Seven Directions – Tuesday 12 August, 6pm
Bold Steps for Transformation

Seven Connections – Monday 18 August, 6pm
Creating the NZ Powerhouse

Seven Imaginations – Tuesday 26 August, 6pm
Things to do Today

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