That finding by Citi Equity Strategy boss Tobias Levkovich is a compelling theme to consider at the start of 2013.

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The theme of the conference focuses on the new EU 2020 strategy for 2014-2020, the policy that will determine the way the main European funds are allocated - a key potential resource for European Historic Towns.

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David Dorf, senior director of technology strategy, Oracle Retail, picked up on the theme.

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