RGS/IBG Annual Conference
2009 Manchester
26-28th August 2009
As usual, the EGRG is sponsoring and co-sponsoring a wide range of sessions at this year’s meeting in Manchester. Session details are below. However, there are many other sessions with an economic geography ‘flavour’ on the programme, including a panel discussion on the 2009 World Development Report. For more information, and for further details on the precise times and locations for the sessions, see the Online Programme.
Wednesday 27th August
- The Rise of China and its Implications for the Developed World (4 sessions)
- Boom, Crunch, Ouch: Exploring Possibilities in the Spaces of Financial Disruption (2 sessions)
- Retail and the City: The Urban Geographies of Retailing (2 sessions)
Thursday 28th August
- Follow the Things: New Cultural/Economic Geographies (3 sessions)
- Geographies of Expertise and Experts (3 sessions)
Friday 29th August
- Geographical Perspectives on International Labour Migration (2 sessions)
- Governing Temptation: The Emerging Geographies of Soft Paternalism (1 session)
- Acknowledging Ethical Economies (1 session)
Please note that the EGRG AGM will also be taking place during the lunchtime slot on Thursday 28th August (room 1.219).