As I revealed in last week’s note, The Age and the University of Melbourne will host Melbourne Assembly, a three-day forum in October to bring together the people, ideas and conversations shaping the future of our city. City life Melbourne Assembly First we’ll investigate Melbourne’s status as a megacity and the critical tensions that rapid expansion brings. Presenting partner the University of Melbourne is joining The Age to host Melbourne Assembly at The Edge in Federation Square from October 19 to 21, alongside major partners – sport and entertainment precinct Melbourne Park and health insurer Bupa.