Junc·tion n. a place or point where two or more things meet or converge

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Junction 2010 had an action packed conference program with internationally renowned speakers, inspiring sessions and workshops covering topics like ‘the role of arts in bushfire recovery', an interactive workshop ‘dance like a man', ‘the top five disruptive technologies' and a hands on stream including indigenous weaving, speed meeting and walking tours.

The IBSA twilight sessions of PechaKucha IBSA and the open space forum ensured optimum delegate interaction, encouraged networking and germinated critical conversations. Other highlights included a breakfast session hosted by Robyn Archer and Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, and the conference dinner curated by celebrity chef Fiona Hoskin.

Coming together for the first time at a Regional Arts Australia national conference were three of the world's leading community development thinkers: Francois Matarasso from the UK, an independent researcher and writer specialising in community cultural practice, Italian born Ernesto Sirolli, a noted authority in the field of social enterprise and sustainable economic development and Mike White, a UK authority on the role of the arts in health promotion and community health.

Joining them were prominent Australians Mark Pesce - internationally recognised as the man who brought virtual reality into the World Wide Web, Marcus Westbury - broadcaster, writer, media maker and festival director and Jane Bennett - the ABC Radio Australian Rural Woman of the Year (1997) and Regional Development category winner, Young Australian of the Year awards (1998). Other speakers included Brain Ritchie, Lola Greeno, Christine Jeffries-Stokes, Moya Sayer-Jones, Deborah Conway, Elizabeth Walsh, Jane Haley and a rich array of practicing artists, academics, researchers, philosophers, philanthropists, poets, arts enthusiasts and community developers.

Surrounding and intersecting the conference was the Junction Arts Festival, an exuberant show case of wonderful art encompassing theatre, dance, opera, visual arts, writing, installation and more.  With mostly free and participatory events which invited and encouraged public interaction and involvement, the festival was a celebration of our vibrant local community.

The festival club The Junc Room set in the heart of the Launceston CBD, was the hit of the festival. Open to public every evening it featured a terrific music program ranging from surf pop to hip hop, and a selection of eclectic cabaret and theatre works from across Australia. Fanning out from the club was a constellation of free events which welcomed public participation.

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