Collaborative consumption

The internet has spawned an alternative economy, connecting consumers who want to swap, share and rent goods and services rather than buy from conventional retailers. So is this good for the community and the planet? Join the panel at the Festival of Sydney as they discuss collaborative consumption.

Guests

Ross Gittens, Economics Editor, Sydney Morning Herald

Honourable Patricia Forsythe, Director Sydney Business Chamber

Lauren Anderson, Chief Officer Collaborative Lab

Ole Ruch, Managing Director AirBnB

Andrew Valder, Co-founder Garage Sale Trail

Dr Christopher Dey, Senior Researcher School of Physics University of Sydney