SOAC 2009 will be a working research and policy conference, providing participants with the opportunity to report on, learn about and discuss current academic and policy research o n issues related to urban sustainability and to identify research and policy gaps for future exploration and funding. The conference will be an important forum for established and early career academics, researchers and policymakers.

The theme of the Conference is City Growth, Sustainability, Vitality and Vulnerability and speakers will address these issues