Hosted by AIM Research and Royal Geographical Society

**Exclusive event for the AIM community**

Event Details:
Time and Location: 10:30am – midday (coffee and pastries will be provided)
Royal Geographical Society, The Council Room, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Directions: http://www.rgs.org/AboutUs/Visiting+the+Society.htm

The Advanced Institute for Management Research is pleased to invite all AIM Fellows to an AIM informal session featuring AIM Visiting International Fellow Dr. Richard Florida. Author of the national and international best-selling book “The Rise of the Creative Class”.

This session is convened by Professor Michelle Lowe, Lead Innovation Fellow at AIM, and will take place immediately prior to Dr. Florida’s presentation at the RGS-IBG Conference (please see separate flyer for details).

Abstract:
Chaired by AIM Director, Prof. Robin Wensley, this event will give the AIM community a unique opportunity to gain insights on engagement with policy and practice from one of the world leading public intellectuals.

During this informal event, Dr. Florida will share his experience with working across a range of public and private organisations and connecting this research to his academic profile.

Further details:
For further information please check the event flyer.

Registration:
There is no charge for attendance but please note that places are limited and participants must register in advance with AIM via the online link provided.

To secure a place, please register via an online booking form here indicating how you would like names and the institutional affiliation to be shown on the attendance list, and whether there are any special dietary or access requirements. The deadline for applications is Friday, 20th August 2010.

If you have any queries regarding this event please contact Agi Witaszczyk on 020 7862 8519 or agnieszka.witaszczyk@wbs.ac.uk