September 8th, 2010, New Zeland: The Energy Roundtable

Economic, regulatory, and business dynamics are challenging executives to revisit objectives and develop new approaches to technology, business models and environmental concerns.

In spite of these complex problems never has the industry been so ready to define a new future and embrace change. Join us at this year’s Energy Roundtable as we openly explore the critical issues taking place at ground zero.

How this event continues to strive to be relevant
Instead of a menu of methodologies and prescriptions from talking heads, this event facilitates the exchange of content-rich ideas from industry experts and innovators. With great networking opportunities, share perspectives, collaborate, and engage in strategic dialogue with senior industry leaders and decision makers for one day of insightful exchange.

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
Karen Ehrhardt-Martinez, Senior Researcher, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), University of Colorado at Boulder
Before taking up this position with the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Karen was the founder of Human Dimensions Research Associates, an organisation that uses applied social science research to create smart energy initiatives.  Prior to that Karen was a Research Associate with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) where she was the Chair for the Behaviour, Energy and Climate Change Conference. With more than 15 years of experience in academic and applied research, Karen was responsible for leading ACEEE’s efforts on the social and behavioural dimensions of energy efficiency and environmental change. Karen has also just written Chapter 16 on Behaviour Change for the next ‘Energy Technology Perspectives 2010’ for the IEA.

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September 12th, 2010, Vancouver, Canada: 15th International Union of Air Pollution Prevention and Environmental Protection Associations World Congress

The 2010 IUAPPA Congress theme of “Achieving Environmental Sustainability in a Resource Hungry World” recognizes the need for holistic management approaches to effectively mitigate potential water, food, energy, and environmental challenges. This Congress will bring together specialists from academia, industry, consulting, environmental advocacy groups, and government to present innovative ways to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize environmental impacts. The program will examine international, national and local-scale issues facing both emerging and developed economies.

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver is recognized as one of the world’s most livable cities, renowned for its innovative programs and leadership in sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity. Visitors will enjoy multi-cultural dining and entertainment, outdoor adventure, world class shopping, spectacular sights and attractions. We also encourage delegates to take pre- or post- conference day trips to the picturesque Resort Municipality of Whistler or a late season cruise to Alaska.

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September 14th-15th, 2010, Durham, NC, USA: SFJ Summit on the New Green Economy

Join this dynamic gathering of national business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, and community groups for the second annual Summit on the New Green Economy in Durham, NC.

Building on last year’s successful Summit, this year’s dynamic gathering of 500 will focus on Accelerating Growth and Impact and will feature national keynotes and speakers, a central Cleantech CEO Panel, business and community success stories, tips on developing key strategic partnerships, structured networking, and practical strategies attendees can implement in their own businesses and communities.

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Opportunity Green Business Conference at UCLA October 6-8, 2010

2009 Speakers Included:

• Michael Hopkins
  Editor-in-Chief
  MIT Sloan Management Review
  
• David Freeman
  Interim General Manager
  LADWP
  
• Yves Behar
  Founder
  fuseproject
  
• Lorrie Vogel
  General Manager
  Nike Considered
  
• Adam Lowry
  Co-founder
  Method
  
• Len Sauers
  VP, Global Sustainability
  Procter & Gamble
  
• Beth Springer
  Executive Vice President
  Clorox Corporation
  
• Jesse Dylan
  CEO
  Freeform
  
• Helen Walters
  Editor, Innovation & Design
  BusinessWeek
  
• Chris Hacker
  Chief Design Officer
  Johnson & Johnson
  
• Alexis Madrigal
  Staff Writer
  Science & Energy, Wired.com
  
• Peter Diamandis
  Chairman & CEO
  X Prize
  
• Julie Gilhart
  SVP, Fashion Director
  Barneys New York
  
• Freya Williams
  Senior Partner & Planning Director
  
• Chris Jordan
  Photographic Artist
  chrisjordan.com
  
• Annie Leonard
  Creator, Director
  Story of Stuff
  
• Mark Fischetti
  Editor
  Scientific American
  
• Zem Joaquin
  Founder/Editor In Chief
  Ecofabulous
  
• Chris Spain
  Chairman of the Board
  Hydropoint Data Systems
  
• Marc Alt
  President
  Marc Alt + Partners