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What? Media representatives are invited to register to attend the In the Zone Perth Leadership Forum.  In the Zone is The University of Western Australia's premier forum on regional affairs.

This ambitious conference series aims to engage stakeholders in Australia and in key Asian cities directly, to encourage networking and collaboration between decision makers across the zone and to share UWA's vision of Perth and Western Australia's place in this dynamic region.

Who? His Excellency Professor Doctor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Former President of Indonesia will be the headline speaker at the In the Zone Leadership Forum.

The program will include addresses from the Premier of Western Australia Hon Colin Barnett, the Foreign Minister Hon Julie Bishop and a keynote from the Former President, followed by an in-depth interview conducted by Paul Kelly, Editor-at-large of the Australian.

The event will also include a lunch and panel discussion focused on business and innovation, with panelists confirmed including Andrew Harding and Michael Chaney.

In the Zone is presented by the University of Western Australia together with Principal Partners Rio Tinto, the Perth USAsia Centre and the State Government of Western Australia.

When? In the Zone Leadership Forum: Friday 1 May 2015, 9.30am - 2.00pm.  Media is asked to register by Wednesday 29 April 2015.

Where? The University Club of Western Australia, The University of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley.  Entrance No 1, Carpark No. 3.

How? Download registration form and information: https://zone.uwa.edu.au/media-access-registration/

Media references

Sonia Nolan (Media Manager, In the Zone ‘15)  (+61 4) 01 034 103
David Stacey (UWA Media and Public Relations Manager)  (+61 8) 6488 3229 / (+61 4) 32 637 716