INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND TO

Draft Zero

In 2012, we discussed a novel form of transatlantic collaboration to meet the needs of a changing world. The outcome was a roadmap which was visionary at the time: global cities collaborating to provide more opportunities for all. Some of the thoughts included:

● International collaboration is complicated. Let’s focus on mutual benefits and highlight opportunities and positive developments

● Talk is cheap, progress is hard. Still, let’s try to work toward concrete outcomes.

● Elite discussions are good, but not enough. Let’s open the speaker lounge, the VIP section, and the speaker dinner for everyone.

● Connect around topics of the future. Entrepreneurship combined with digital transformation and the right policies will become new drivers for progress.

● Private to support public – start with cities. Where feasible, let private institutions support public collaboration, especially where progress benefits all: in and with cities. It is time to take this roadmap a step further. Join us.

Why

Attend?

Regardless of profession, industry or cause, you understand that the need to find specific answers to common challenges remains high. Some of the key questions include: Should the current mission and mandate be for five or ten years?? Where do we find the best people and talent in the future? What is the role of data in our industry and profession? How do we collaborate with new partners beyond borders? What is just noise and what really requires our attention ? Our Draft Zero workshop will touch upon these and other questions, but even more we aim to develop a framework and roadmap where common challenges can be addressed across different industries. You are invited to:

• Take part and help develop the framework

• Brainstorm challenges and opportunities

• Build broad and specific collaborations

• Meet and work with different people and networks

• Get inspired in one of the greatest city on Earth