2011 China (Hangzhou) Leisure Development International Forum 16, 17 and 18 November 2011 Hangzhou, China Sponsors: Hangzhou Municipal Government and the World Leisure Organization

Hangzhou, China  As the famous saying has it, "In the sky there is heaven... on earth there is Hangzhou," this ancient city, Hangzhou, is the host of the International Leisure Forum  It is a modern city of 6 million with over 35 million visitors annually  Easily accessible from its international airport and by high-speed train from Shanghai The Venue

The Forum will explore…  How many countries, including China, have adopted economic development and the quality of life as twin objectives  How can these two objectives develop together?  Why they are important in developed and developing countries; in provinces; in cities?  What happens to quality of life when there is economic decline?  What the future might look like if these twin objectives were being met? The Theme

Chinese and International  Senior Politicians  Senior Policy Makers  Senior Practitioners  Senior Academics  Future Leaders eg students  The Media Target Audience

An exceptional program is designed around the theme “Leisure, Economic Development, and Quality of Life”. Program:  Plenary sessions with world-renowned speakers, roundtable discussions, and presentations from scholars, politicians, policy-makers, professionals, and future leaders are to provide participants with opportunities to discuss critical themes and issues.  Traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural performances and experiences are planned. The Program

Wednesday, November 16, :00-15:00 Welcome and Keynote Speeches 15:30-17:00 Speakers Presentations by academics/practitioners looking at different aspects of the theme – in developed and developing countries One Chinese speaker Two international speakers Evening Welcome Banquet The Program

Thursday, November 17, :00-10:00 Plenary Session Breakout Sessions Parallel sessions with reports/discussion from the Thematic Forums which have been held in previous weeks 14:00-15:30 Plenary Session 16:00-17:00 World Leisure International Innovation Prize Awards Evening Cultural Event Program Outline

Friday, November 18, Keynote Presentations 11:00-12:30 Breakout Sessions Parallel sessions with reports/discussion from the Thematic Forums which will have been held in the weeks prior to the Forum Plenary Session 14:00-15:30 China Leisure Index and Awards Ceremony Plenary Session Closing Ceremony of the World Leisure Expo Program Outline