Founder and Director of Vital Places, Robert Prestipino, regularly presents papers and educational seminars on strategies to create better places for people and business.

As Australia’s first specialist consultant in place-based enterprise, Robert has undertaken successful conference presentations and specialised workshop programs in many Australian capital cities and regional centres.

Combined with his extensive ‘hands-on’ experience, Robert regularly undertakes research, development and communication to progress the ‘best practice’ facilitation of centre improvement projects. He shares his insight at a diverse range of public and private sector forums that are designed to help communities deliver successful infrastructure projects.

How effective are these seminars?

Well, this is what just a few participants have said… 

“Very useful workshop with particular relevance to those who are involved in leading the changes necessary for organisations to create successful centres”

Warren Rowe Planning Director Gold Coast City Council  

“The session was incredibly informative, professional and well organised Great as a starting point/kick off for bigger and better projects”

Tamara Rasmussen Urban Design Program Officer Brisbane City Council  

“This workshop delivers the bones of revitalisation strategy to help you achieving success”

Cameron Russell Manager Economic Development Pine Rivers Shire Council

View recent client testimonials for more feedback! 

If you would like to improve your abilities to deliver high quality and innovative project outcomes that are on time, on budget and strongly embraced by small business and the local community…

View details of recent events where Robert has presented.

Want to know more about our speaking and training services?

Contact Robert on 0414 550 975.