New voices 2009: Networked

• Angela Evans, and others
• Lowy Institute for International Policy

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27 July 2009On 11 June 2009, the Lowy Institute for International Policy hosted its sixth annual New Voices conference. The conference forms an important part of the Lowy Institute’s outreach activities to generate dialogue on Australia’s role in the world and international affairs. Since 2003, New Voices has been a platform for early and mid career professionals to offer fresh insights and perspectives on issues such as Australian sovereignty, global challenges and opportunities, the impact of technology on international relations, leadership in the international realm, and new issues of responsibility arising from globalisation. Participants are intentionally drawn from a diverse range of professional backgrounds to create a vibrant and stimulating environment for discussion, as well as to encourage the cross ­pollination of approaches and ideas between business, academia, and the public sector.

This year’s conference theme, ‘Networked’, allowed participants to discuss the ways in which network relationships, structures, and technologies affect different parts of our world. This report is an overview of the day’s discussion on four broad themes.