A TREND analyst and futurist is headed to Toowoomba to speak at a national conference and share his predictions for the future of the region. <\/p>\n
Principal of McCrindle Research, Mark McCrindle, has appeared widely on television shows as a media commentator, thought leader and social researcher. <\/p>\n
Our approach is to use demographic modelling and data in an area to predict changes from national down to local levels, Mr McCrindle said. <\/p>\n
As the workforce ages and the next generation transitions, Gen Y and Gen Z will comprise more than half of the workforce. <\/p>\n
Mr McCrindle is one of the speakers at the three-day national Toowoomba Transport and Logistics Symposium where road, rail and air freight capabilities will be highlighted. <\/p>\n
The event, hosted by Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise for the second time will see speakers from across Australia assess the challenges and opportunities ahead. <\/p>\n
It will be held from February 27 to March 3. <\/p>\n
Mr McCrindle said a growing demand for logistics solutions in the region made it ideal to develop as a key infrastructure hub thanks to ambitious projects like the Toowoomba Enterprise Hub. <\/p>\n
The TSBE Development Status Report highlights $13billion of investment spend in the region, a strong indicator of future success across industry. <\/p>\n
What will drive the logistics and freight industries in the Darling Downs and wider region is demand from population growth as well as the infrastructure development, he said. <\/p>\n
The next round of data from the Census is due this year and will absolutely give Australia a sense of where its going. Its the densification of cities and new logistical challenges that are driving opportunity. <\/p>\n
Mr McCrindle sighted Toowoomba as one of the lifestyle cities and hub for industry and innovation thanks to its location and connectivity. <\/p>\n
The density of capital cities has hit a tipping point where Aussies are looking for alternatives and Toowoomba offers that, he said. <\/p>\n
Mr McCrindle said the region was re-inventing itself after the construction phase of mining moved to the operational phase across the Surat Basin, with agriculture pushing the need for freight services and pathways. <\/p>\n
The Toowoomba region has the supply-chain businesses and opportunities to value-add to existing industry as well as innovation thanks to the training facilities and university. <\/p>\n
Speakers from road, rail and air will share the podium at the symposium to offer advice and industry information for 2017. <\/p>\n
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