Judy will be discussing the positive social, environmental and financial benefits of Going Local, alongside key guest speakers Professor Chris Ryan of the Victorian Eco Innovation Lab & Village Well Director, Gilbert Rochecouste who will be looking at how Going Local and Place Making are intimately acquainted.

Judy Wicks the founder of the famous White Dog Café in Philadelphia and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) will be in Melbourne to inspire and share her wisdom on what makes a great place and the positive role of local businesses in this process. She is a dynamic and inspirational speaker, full of wonderful insight and knowledge. BALLE is a fast growing movement that is seen as a positive and practical response to climate change, peak oil and how to build a strong and resilient community. Her story will uplift and inspire you.