As part of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008, Intercultural Cities Conference looks at migration, diversity and urban life in a fresh way. The conference will not only provide an opportunity for International city leaders and experts to look at how different cultures can live together but how mixing can be turned to economic, social and cultural advantage. It will engage and inspire those responsible for planning and regeneration, local economy, community cohesion, education and the cultural services

The three day programme, mainly taking place at the historic St George’s Hall, will feature leading speakers from across Europe as well as the US, Canada and Australia, who will bring real examples of how being intercultural works and can bring social, cultural and economic advantages. Speakers include globalisation guru Saskia Sassen, New York Times writer Gregg Zachary, the world authority on cultural diversity and city planning Leonie Sandercock, Lord Bhikhu Parekh, who says it is time to rethink multiculturalism, and various leading city politicians. The conference will also provide the opportunity to enjoy an evening at Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club and winners of the European Cup on many occasions, and to see projects of intercultural dialogue in and around Liverpool.

For information on delegate rates please see below.

Delegate rates

Main Conference 1-2 May: £360

30 April Welcome drinks and Rebel Lecture at the Town Hall
1 & 2 May Conference at St George’s Hall
1 May Evening dinner at St George’s Hall

Liverpool Day 3 May: £120

Why not take advantage of a third day and see some real examples of intercultural dialogue in Liverpool. This will include lunch at FACT.

1 day registration fee: £200

1 or 2 May Attendance of the first or second day of the conference

Dinner at Anfield the home of Liverpool Football Club - £45 (inclusive of VAT)

2 May An evening meal, with entertainment from comedian Shazia Mirza, at the home of the Football Club who have won the European Cup five times.

3 day delegate rate 1-3 May: £480

30 April Welcome drinks and Rebel Lecture at Town Hall
1 & 2 May Conference at St George's Hall
1 May Evening dinner at St George's Hall
3 May Project visits around Liverpool and lunch

Please note that these rates are exclusive of VAT