August 19 - 21 The Money Show with a focus on Green Investing
Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CA www.moneyshow.com
August 30 - September 3 The 2010 State of the World Forum Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil www.worldforum.org
SEPTEMBER 2010
September 1 – 2 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo – Transforming Hawaii to a Clean Energy Economy
Convention Center, Honolulu, HI www.ct-si.org/events/APCE
September 1 – 3 Cleantech Investment World Asia 2010 – Where Asia cleantech and global capital connect
Shangri-La Kowloon, Hong Kong www.terrapinn.com/2010/cleantechasia
September 5 – 11 World Water Week 2010
Hosted and organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the World Water Week in Stockholm has been the annual focal point for the planet's water issues since 1991.
Stockholm, Sweden www.worldwaterweek.org
September 6 – 10 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition and 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Valencia, Virginia, Spain www.photovoltaic-conference.com
September 7 – 9 Smart Energy International 2010 Conference
McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA www.smartenergyinternational.com
September 8 - 10 Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel / Tourism Conference 2010
The ESTC 2010 will present new opportunities through partnerships and collaboration, underlining the importance of innovative multi-stakeholder approaches to sustainability.
Hilton Hotel, Portland, OR www.ecotourism.org/estc2010
September 12 – 15 The Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute - presented by Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)
Swissotel, Chicago, IL www.corporatecompliance.org
September 14 – 15 The 2010 SJF Summit on the New Green Economy: Accelerating Growth and Impact
Marriott Convention Center, Durham, NC www.greeneconomynow.org
September 14 – 15 The annual Solar Policy and Economics Forum
Washington Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC www.greenpowerconferences.com
September 14 – 15 CSR Asia Summit 2010 – Strategic Solutions for Sustainability
Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong www.csr-asia.com/summit2010/index.php
September 15 – 16 World Green Roofs Congress 2010 – Green Roofs for a Changing Climate
Allen & Overy LLP offices, London, UK www.worldgreenroofcongress.com
September 15 – 17 ARE Green Expo 2010 – Alternative Renewable Energy and Green Industries
Convention Center, Washington, DC www.aregreenexpo.com/en/2010
September 15 – 17 Corporate Responsibility Research Conference 2010 - Sustainability Management in a Diverse World The conference covers the diversity of topics in the field of corporate responsibility and sustainability by inviting contributions from a broad range of schools of thought driven by rigorous thinking beyond rigid disciplinary borders.
Euromed Management School, Marseille, France www.crrconference.org
September 15 - 19 The annual Social Venture Institute (SVI)
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada www.hollyhock.ca
September 16 Solutions Lab 2010: Launching the next generation of environmentally sustainable business
Ashoka is co-organizing ten "Green Innovations in Business" events around the USA in the next few months, in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Microsoft, Cambridge, MA http://greenbusinessinnovators.wetpaint.com/
September 17 Foundations of Sustainability: Concepts and Communication Workshop
A one-day workshop providing an overview of the principles of sustainability and a review of several communication related topics to equip participants for work and dialogue in their organizations. Instructor: Joshua Skov
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
September 18 – 19 The annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair
Speakers include: Doug Fine, Andrew Harvey, Heather Flores, Jeff Mapes and many others.
Legacy Park, Fort Collins, CO www.sustainablelivingassociation.org/thefair
September 19 – 24 World Water Congress & Exhibition 2010
Montreal, QB, Canada www.iwa2010montreal.org
September 20 – 21 The Renewable Energy Finance Forum London - Europe’s leading renewable energy finance forum
The Grange, St Paul’s, London, UK www.reff-london.com
September 20 – 21 China Green City Summit 2010 - Green Upgrading on Urban Infrastructure
Hilton Hotel, Chongqing, China www.greencitysummit.com
September 21 – 23 First Annual GridWise Global Forum
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC www.gridwise.org
September 21 – 23 BioFach Japan – World’s largest trade shows for Organic Products
Intl Exhibition Center, Toyko, Japan www.biofach-japan.com
September 22 Symposium 2010: Policy and Socially Responsible Investing
Washington, DC www.socialinvest.org
September 22 – 24 Opportunity Green Business Conference – being green & being profitable
LA Center Studios, Los Angeles, CA www.opportunitygreen.com
September 22 – 24 4th International Conference on CSR
This Conference is organized and hosted by the Institute of Management - Forum Business & Society - at the School of Business and Economics at Humboldt-University Berlin and by its program partners. Among the 500 participants are representatives from science, corporations, politics and governmental- as well as non-governmental organizations.
Humboldt-University, Berlin, Germany www.csr-hu-berlin.org
September 23 – 25 The CORE Conference – Community leaders convene
Craneway Pavilion, Point Richmond, CA http://thecoreconference.com
September 25 – 26 The annual SolFest 2010 - the Greenest Show on Earth
Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, Ukiah, CA www.solarliving.org
September 25 – 26 The Mother Earth News Fair
Renewable Energy, Small-Scale Ag, Green Building, Natural Health, Gardening, Green Transportation and much more.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, PA www.motherearthnews.com/fair
September 26 – 29 Transformational Speaking: 3-day training program facilitated by Gail Larsen
Whidbey island, WA (near Seattle) www.realspeaking.net
September 27 Foundations of Sustainability: Concepts and Communication Workshop
A one-day workshop providing an overview of the principles of sustainability and a review of several communication related topics to equip participants for work and dialogue in their organizations. Instructor: Joshua Skov
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
September 27 – 28 The inaugural 2010 Innovative Giving Conference
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA www.innogive.org
September 27 – 28 The annual International Sustainability Leadership Symposium - Financing the Transformation to a Low-Carbon Economy
Swiss Re Centre, Ruschlikon/Zurich, Switzerland www.sustainability-zurich.org/low-carbon
September 28 Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework Workshop
A one-day workshop addressing comprehensive approaches to writing and implementing a sustainability plan. Instructor: Marsha Willard
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
September 28 – 29 Carbon TradeEx America Tradeshow & Conference
This conference is designed to serve the national education, networking and business needs of all current and future carbon market players.
Lakeside/McCormick Center, Chicago, IL www.carbontradeex.com
September 29 Organizational Transition Toward Sustainability Workshop
A one-day workshop focusing on the principles, competencies, and methods of fostering and supporting sustainability initiatives within large and small public and private organizations. Instructor: Marsha Willard
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
September 29 Solutions Lab 2010: Launching the next generation of environmentally sustainable business
Ashoka is co-organizing ten "Green Innovations in Business" events around the USA in the next few months, in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
AMD, Austin, TX http://greenbusinessinnovators.wetpaint.com/
September 29 – 30 The annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) – West
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, San Francisco, CA www.reffwest.com
September 29 – October 1 The annual West Coast Green - largest conference and expo on Green innovation, building, business and design
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA www.westcoastgreen.com
September 30 Collaborative Approaches to Achieving Zero Waste Workshop
A one-day workshop in the principles and practical methods of moving towards zero waste both as an individual organization and in collaborations with others. Instructor: Dorothy Atwood
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
September 30 – October 1 VT Renewable Energy Future Conference and Expo
Sherton Hotel & CC, Burlington, VT www.revermont.org
OCTOBER 2010
October 1 - 3 The annual Green Building Summit
Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM www.greenbuildingsummit.com
October 1 Carbon Footprints and Climate Risk: Tools for Business and Government Workshop
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
October 1 – 2 The annual AltCar Expo & Conference Find your best immediate option to reduce your petroleum use, carbon footprint and transportation costs
Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA www.altcarexpo.com
October 4 – 6 The Social Capital Markets 2010 Conference (SoCap10) – At the intersection of Money & Meaning
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA www.socialcapitalmarkets.net
October 4 – 7 Gaining Ground Conference – Eco-Logical: The Power of Green Cities to Shape the Future
Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada www.gaininggroundsummit.com
October 5 GoGreen 2010 PDX - A conference to cultivate sustainable business
Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland, OR www.gogreenconference.net
October 5 – 6 The annual World Business Forum
The World Business Forum brings an incredible lineup of speakers that has been specifically tailored to provide you with the latest insights on the overarching areas critical to the success of any organization. Areas include Economy, Leadership, Strategy, etc. Keynote speakers include Al Gore, Jim Collins and many others
Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY www.worldbusinessforum.com
October 5 – 7 North American Offshore Wind Conference & Expo
Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ www.offshorewindexpo.org
October 5 – 7 The Governance, Risk & Compliance Summit
Hilton Logan Airport, Boston, MA www.thegrcsummit.com
October 6 – 7 GeoPower Asia Conference - Policy, investment and new project opportunities throughout Asia
Manila, the Philippines www.greenpowerconferences.com
October 6 – 7 Sustainability and Behavioral Marketing in the Renewable Economy
Second annual conference
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI
www.gkaresearch.com/events.html
October 6 – 8 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo
Keynote speaker is Hunter Lovins, president and founder of the Natural Capitalism Solutions
South Point Hotel and Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV www.watersmartinnovations.com
October 6 – 8 Annual Provender Alliance Educational Conference – Know Impact: Rethink Consumption, Nurture Generosity
Hood River Inn, Hood River, OR www.provender.org
October 7 – 10 Santa Fe Green Building Summit and Expo
Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM www.greenbuildingsummit.com
October 10 The 10/10 Global Work Party by 350.org
In every corner of the globe, we will implement solutions to the climate crisis: from solar panels to community gardens, wind turbines to bike workshops. We'll tell leaders: We're getting to work--what about you?
Around the World www.350.org/oct10
October 11 – 13 Green California Community College Summit
This Summit is focused on all aspects of this dynamic market - from green building and energy efficiency to the products and services that new green facilities will need. It also encompasses green job training - the needs of industry and the challenges of developing curriculum that meets these needs. If you want to be engaged with the leaders of this movement, or to get up to date on the programs, projects, policies and technologies that are fueling it, there is no better opportunity than this Summit.
Convention Center, Pasadena, CA www.green-technology.org/ccsummit
October 12 – 13 The Cleantech Forum NYC – A focus on Innovation Financing
Since 2002, Cleantech Forums have been the world's premier industry events, bringing together global corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, government agencies and other decision-makers and influencers.
Forums offer a comprehensive, multi-day agenda with a range of opportunities to learn and network. Attendees benefit from high-level contacts, the latest market research, and thought leadership in the cleantech category. The Forums are where deals get done.
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY http://cleantech.com/cleantechforum
October 12 – 14 Solar Power International 2010 Conference
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA www.solarpowerinternational.com
October 13 – 14 The annual Biogas USA Conference
This key event will bring together leaders of the US biogas industry to examine how to develop commercially successful biogas projects and address the latest technological advances in production. Extensive networking opportunities built into the agenda will ensure that all participants have the opportunity to meet biomass plant operators, waste to energy project developers, landfill operators, banks & investors and policy makers.
Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco, CA www.greenpowerconferences.com
October 13 – 14 The Enviro Build Expo
The premier Northeast Trade show for sustainable commercial and residential construction and renovation
Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford, CT www.envirobuildexpo.com
October 13 – 16 Natural Products Expo East and All Things Organic Conference
Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA www.expoeast.com
October 13 – 17 The Annual Society of Environmental Journalists Conference – Wild Rockies and the Changing West
University of Montana, Missoula, MT www.sej.org
October 14 – 18 The annual Bioneers Conference
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA www.bioneers.org
October 16 – 17 Next-Gen Expo: Where Innovation Meets Humanity
G-Star Motion Picture Studios, West Palm Beach, FL www.next-gen-expo.com
October 18 – 24 The annual SRI Week in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium www.belsif.be
October 19 – 20 The GreenBiz Innovation Forum - Next-Gen Models, Methods, and Mindsets for Transforming Business
The event is aimed at global companies seeking to understand and harness the opportunities that exist at the intersection of "green" and "innovation."
Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF, San Francisco, CA www.greenbiz.com/innovationforum
October 19 – 22 The C3 (Catalyzing Conscious Capitalism) Summit - Exploring the Edges of Conscious Leadership
The 2010 C3 Summit is by invitation only.
Lake Arrowhead Resort, Lake Arrowhead, CA http://consciouscapitalism.com
October 21 – 22 The annual CBSR Summit - Collaborating for Sustainable Change: New Approaches to Accelerate Innovation
Speakers includes Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Founder of The Natural Step and Mike Pedersen of TD Bank Financial Group
Le Meridien King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Canada www.cbsr.ca
October 21 – 22 Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) - Improving Business Competitiveness through CSR
The conference is to be a two-day event featuring the integration of a) plenary sessions addressed by keynote speakers, b) special interest sessions that focus on specific dynamics, learnings and best practices of companies, c) an expo featuring specific company CSR programs, and d) optional field visits to innovative CSR program sites in and around Manila
Beijing, China www.asianforumcsr.com
October 21 – 24 The annual Social Venture Network (SVN) Fall Conference
Featured speakers include Van Jones, Jim Hightower, Otto Scharmer, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Simran Sethi, Bryan Welch, Joe Sibilia and David Mager.
Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch, NJ www.svn.org
October 21 – 25 The Terra Madre Event
Terra Madre is an international network of food producers, cooks, educators and students from 150 countries who are united by a common goal of global sustainability in food.
Torino, Italy www.slowfoodusa.org
October 22 – 24 Caux Round Table 25th Global Dialogue and Conference - Chart the Path to a new platform of business ethics and corporate responsibility
Bailuyuan Education Training Center, Beijing, China www.cauxroundtable.org
October 23 – 24 The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Convention Center, Washington, DC www.greenfestivals.com
October 24 – 27 Geothermal Energy Expo and Conference
The is the world's largest gathering of vendors providing support for geothermal resource exploration, characterization, development, production and management. It provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their projects, equipment, services and state of the art technology to the geothermal community.
Convention Center, Sacramento, CA www.geo-energy.org
October 26 – 28 The Sustainable Buildings Series: Retrofits
Mariners’ Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA www.gsmiweb.com
October 26 – 28 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Masters 2010
San Francisco, CA www.gsmiweb.com
October 26 – 29 Lean to Green Manufacturing Conference
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus OH http://sme.org
October 28 CSR Europe Enterprise 2020 MarketPlace
Kart Expo, Brussels, Belgium www.csreurope.org
October 28 – 30 The 2010 Net Impact Conference – Vision for a Sustainable Decade
The 18th annual event will bring together a passionate group of more than 2,500 professionals and students who are changing the world through business.
Ross School of Business, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI http://2010.netimpact.org
October 28 – 31 Transformational Speaking: 3-day training program facilitated by Gail Larsen
Transformational Speaking is the premier presentations training program for people of purpose and catalysts of change. It is designed to bring forth your authentic voice, ignite your personal passion, and provide the confidence and competence to express fully the power of who you are and what you know.
Santa Fe, NM www.realspeaking.net
October 29 Launching a Sustainability Program in Your Organization Workshop
A one-day workshop to help you develop a practical strategy to initiate a sustainability effort in your organization. Instructor: Darcy Hitchcock
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
October 29 CRO Summit Europe - Global Corporate Responsibility & the Return on Responsibility
Why is it called the CRO Summit? Because at the Summit we generate an interactive and collaborative meeting of the minds.
Palais Brongniart, Paris, France www.thecro.com
October 31 - Nov 14 EcoWeek in Florida Keys
The Mission of EcoWeek 2010 is to educate and celebrate environmental preservation. www.ecoweekfloridakeys.com
November 2 – 4 GreenBuild Arabia 2010 Conference & Expo
This event will feature over 100+ regional & international exhibitors displaying exciting green products & services.
This is the first all encompassing sustainability conference and exhibition to be held in the region. The event will offer unlimited business opportunities for showcasing various building construction related items.
Zara Expo, Grand Haya Hotel, Amman, Jordan www.greenbuildarabia.com
November 2 - 5 The annual Business for Social Responsibility Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY www.bsr.org
November 3 – 4 The CRO (Chief Responsibility Officer) Fall 2010 Summit
The Summit generates an interactive and collaborative meeting of the minds. Everything from how the Summit is planned, to the sessions selected for the program, to the onsite experience centers around creating an environment where corporate responsibility leaders can come together to share insights, learn from one another, and work on the challenges facing them as individuals, as companies, and as a profession.
Union League Club, Chicago, IL www.thecro.com
November 3 – 5 BioFach America Latina – World’s largest trade shows for Organic Products
Sao Paulo, Brazil www.biofach-americalatina.com
November 4 Cleantech Focus Forum LA – Water Efficiency in the Corporate Perspective
How can businesses reduce the water footprint of their products? International experts tell you all about new technology opportunities, as well as innovations in corporate policy, that will improve water efficiency and reduce risk exposure.
Sunset Village Meeting Facilities at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA http://events.cleantech.com
November 5 Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework Workshop
A one-day workshop addressing comprehensive approaches to writing and
implementing a sustainability plan. Instructor: Marsha Willard
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
November 5 – 7 The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Concourse, San Francisco, CA www.greenfestivals.com
November 5 – 7 The Grow BioIntensive Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop
Willits, CA www.growbiointensive.org
November 7 – 10 The Global Summit (TGS) 2010 – Humanity Uniting
The Summit’s strategically diverse program engages a wide range of stakeholders promoting transfer of knowledge, technology and synergistic collaboration in local and global solutions.
Speakers: Barbara Marx Hubbard, Kevin Danaher, Eric Corey Freed, Hooly Mosher and many more.
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA www.theglobalsummit.org
November 8 – 9 The annual CR Reporting & Communications Summit 2010
London, UK www.ethicalcorp.com
November 8 – 9 The annual Sustainable Innovation Conference - Creating Breakthroughs: Green growth, Eco-innovation, Entrepreneurship and Jobs
RDM Campus, Rotterdam, The Netherlands http://www.cfsd.org.uk/events/tspd15/index.html
November 8 – 11 The 2010 National Community Land Trust (CLT) Conference - Resilience in Challenging times
Hotel Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM www.cltnetwork.org
November 8 – 11 The Compliance and Ethics Academies
This is 4-day intensive training – teaches how to implement and managing compliance programs
Orlando, FL www.corporatecompliance.org
November 9 – 10 GOVgreen Conference and Exposition
Washington, DC www.GOVgreen.org
November 9 – 10 Engaging Suppliers in Sustainability Conference – Your blueprint to delivering profitable efficiency
Regents Park Marriott Hotel, London, UK www.ethicalcorp.com
November 9 – 13 Environmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show (EPTES)
New International Expo Center, Shanghai China, www.eptesusa.com
November 10 – 12 The Annual Quivira Coalition Conference - The Carbon Ranch: Fighting Climate Change through Food and Stewardship
Albuquerque, NM http://quiviracoalition.org
November 10 – 12 Investors Circle (IC) Fall 2010 Conference & Venture Fair
L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC www.investorscircle.net
November 11 – 12 The annual TBLI Conference Europe 2010 – Triple Bottom Line Investing
The largest global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing in Europe
Grange St. Paul's Hotel, London, UK www.tbliconference.com
November 12 – 13 The 2010 Tilth Producers Annual Conference
Port Townsend, WA www.tilthproducers.org
November 17 – 19 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - Generation Green: Redefining Our Future
By November 2010, the fruits of our efforts to build a new green economy will begin to be seen, and our focus will shift to ensuring that green is built into the very fabric of what America’s tomorrow looks like – economically as well as socially and culturally. We must focus on making green more than an economic recovery strategy: Let’s make it a key building block of itself
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL www.greenbuildexpo.org
November 17 – 19
AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium
Phoenix, AZ www.awea.org
November 18 – 21 The 21st annual SRI in the Rockies Conference - Responsible Investing in a Changing Financial Landscape
SRI in the Rockies is the premier annual gathering of the sustainable and responsible (SRI) investment industry in North America. This conference showcases leaders in the investment industry, businesses striving to be good corporate citizens, and organizations working to direct the flow of investment capital to those underserved by traditional lending institutions.
Speakers include: Geeta Aiyer of Boston Common Asset Management; Christopher Flavin of Worldwatch Institute; David Brancaccio, Public TV and Radio host
JW Marriott Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX www.sriintherockies.com
November 19 Public/Private Partnerships for Sustainability Workshop
A one-day workshop addressing the challenges, patterns and solution strategies in forming public-private partnerships for improving the economy and the environment, created for managers in government and the private sector. Instructor: Joshua Proudfoot
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
November 19 3rd Annual Green Trade Network Conference
Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA www.mbita.org
November 22 – 23 International Conference & Expo on Green Energy – Powering future business with green energy
The conference will be held over 2 days with sessions on specific themes. Each session will have 3 papers. The last session will be a panel discussion. Altogether there will be 5 paper sessions and 1 panel session.
Matrade Exhibit & Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.greenenergyconference.org
November 23 – 24 China Alternative Energy Investors Summit 2010
This summit is a strategic platform that brings together extensively pre-qualified Chinese investors seeking investment opportunities in wind, solar, hydro, bio and geothermal projects
Beijing, China prachid@nasebagroup.com
November 24 – 26 The World Forum Lille for a Responsible Economy
Initiated and presided by Philippe Vasseur, former French Minister, the World Forum Lille is a cycle of international events in which the objective is to make known the "good practices" of companies of all sizes who do business in a responsible way. Spreading these examples and making them contagious is the objective of this forum organised each year in Lille, France by the Alliances network.
Grand Palais, Lille, France www.worldforum-lille.org
November 25 – 28 Re-Greening Our Lives: A Global Conference - Towards Strength Based Strategies – Population, Environment, Human Services
Has the essential focus on three aspects of our living on this Planet. Population, Environment and Human Services The Central Concerns are Well being of human kind; Environment centering; Sustainable approaches and What is going right today? And how can we continue to do that right thing even in the future? It is about creating new metaphors, practical insights for today and into the future.
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia www.strengthsbasedpractice.com.au
November 29 – December 10 The Sixteenth United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 16)
Cancun, Mexico www.cop16.mx
2011
JANUARY 2011
January 10 – May 8 Naropa University’s Authentic Leadership Certificate Program
Naropa University, Boulder, CO www.naropa.edu/extend/leadership.cfm
January 19 – 20 The Clean-Tech Investor Summit
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA www.cleantechsummit.com
January 25 – 26 Solar Power Generation USA Conference& Trade Show – the annual Utility scale event for Solar, CPV, & Solar Thermal www.greenpowerconferences.com
January 25 – 27 The annual Green Data Center Conference (GDCON)
San Diego, CA www.gsmiweb.com
January 26 – 29 The annual EcoFarm Conference
The Ecological Farming Association nurtures healthy and just farms, food systems, communities and environment by bringing people together for education, alliance building and advocacy.
Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA www.eco-farm.org
FEBRUARY 2011
February 10 – 12 The Organicology Conference: The Study of a Sustainable Food Future
Doubletree Lloyd Center Hotel, Portland, OR http://tilth.org/organicology
February 16 – 19 World Organic Trade Fair & BioFach Nuremberg – World’s largest trade shows for Organic Products
Nuremberg, Germany www.biofach-japan.com
February 20 – 23 GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference
DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, OR www.greenmeetings.info
Feb 25 – 27 The annual Go Green Expo – the nation’s premier eco-friendly event for businesspeople and the public
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA www.gogreenexpo.com
MARCH 2011
March 1 – 3 The 2011 Green California Summit
Convention Center, Sacramento, CA www.green-technology.org
March 7 – 13 ALIA Europe program – Authentic Leadership Institute
Mennorode Conference Centre, Elspeet, Netherlands www.aliainstitute.org
March 8 – 10 Mission Driven Performance Summit
Washington, DC www.gsmiweb.com
March 10 – 13 The Natural Products Expo West
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA www.expowest.com
March 22 – 24 The World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition
This is the leading annual industry networking event where the leaders of the biofuels world meet to drive innovation and do business
Beurs-World Trade Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com
March 31 – April 2 Sustainable Environmental Technologies 2011 Conference & Expo – Bringing the world of Environment & Technology together
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA www.set2011.com
APRIL 2011
April 6 GoGreen 2011 Austin Conference
The GoGreen Conference is a unique opportunity to learn the latest in sustainable practices for your business. This one day conference is designed to educate, motivate and inspire you to take your green quotient to the next level and to give you actionable next steps to make your business more sustainable.
Austin, TX www.gogreenconference.net
April 7 – 10 The annual Social Venture Network (SVN) Spring Conference
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA www.svn.org
April 10 – 12 The 2011 International Corporate Citizenship Conference
Each year the Center hosts an International Corporate Citizenship Conference that draws hundreds of professionals from around the world. Leading policy makers from the largest domestic and international corporations attend: managers of corporate citizenship and community involvement, public relations, public affairs, contributions, communications, work/life issues, and other professionals responsible for community and business strategies.
Minneapolis, MN www.bcccc.net/index.cfm?pageId=2200
April 20 GoGreen 2011 Seattle Conference
The GoGreen Conference is a unique opportunity to learn the latest in sustainable practices for your business. This one day conference is designed to educate, motivate and inspire you to take your green quotient to the next level and to give you actionable next steps to make your business more sustainable.
Hyatt Hotel at the Olive 8, Seattle, WA www.gogreenconference.net
April 27 – 29 Living Futures 11 - The UnConference for Deep Green Professionals
Our Children’s Cities: Visualizing a Restorative Civilization
Vancouver, BC Canada http://cascadiagbc.org/living-future/11
MAY 2011
May 16 – 17 The Tenth Annual Responsible Business Summit 2011
London, UK www.ethicalcorp.com
May 22 – 25 WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA www.awea.org/events
May 26 – 27 The annual TBLI Conference Asia 2011 – Triple Bottom Line Investing
The largest global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing in Asia
Toyko, Japan www.tbliconference.com
AUGUST 2011
August 22 - 26 The International Ecocity Conference - Ecocity World Summit 2011
Montréal is an island in North America – geographically, linguistically, and culturally. The second largest francophone city in the world (after Paris), it is a cosmopolitan, international city, and a UNESCO City of Design. Montréal has a strong sense of place and a rich artistic and cultural pride, and is known for its sustainability policies and neighborhood grassroots initiatives.
Montreal, Canada www.ecocity2011.com
SEPTEMBER 2011
September 20 – 24 Natural Products Expo East and The Organic Summit
Convention Center, Boston, MA www.expoeast.com
OCTOBER 2011
October 4 – 7 Greenbuild 2011 – International Conference and Expo
Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada www.greenbuildexpo.org
October 28 – 29 The 2011 Net Impact Conference
The Net Impact Conference is the largest gathering in the world to bring together both students and professionals to explore the latest ideas, tools, and careers that use business to achieve social and environmental good. Designed to help members expand their vision of possibility in the world of business, the conference mobilizes professionals and aspiring changemakers for a wide array of keynotes, panels, case studies, simulations, and special events.
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR http://netimpact.org
NOVEMBER 2011
November 1 – 4 The annual Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Conference
San Francisco, CA www.bsr.org
November 10 – 11 The annual TBLI Conference Europe 2011 – Triple Bottom Line Investing
The largest global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing in Europe
Grange St. Paul's Hotel, London, UK www.tbliconference.com
means Greater San Francisco Bay Area,
including Central Coast, CA -- Monterey Bay & Santa Cruz, CA
In cooperation with the Sustainability Academy and the GSIPM / Fisher International MBA Program at MIIS, In3 BioRenewables founder and adjunct professor Daniel Robin delivered this high-energy program.
Focus areas included bio-inspired and zero waste designs, renewable & nano-scale materials, renewable energy, green building & construction, and sustainable resource management. No prior experience with sustainability or innovation is required. Bring an example of innovation for sustainability to review. Techniques for innovation and sustainable value creation will be applied. See flyer.
Join us for this experiential and applied program in a beautiful and informal setting. Flyer(PDF) | Email for information
Green Trade Network Sustainable Cities of the 21st Century
HeldSept. 25, 2009, 9am-5pm
In3 founder Daniel Robin spoke about "Waste to Energy," with case studies revealing how energy from agricultural crops and waste byproducts are an essential part of efficiency, managing carbon footprints, and pollution prevention for cities and businesses.
Hosted by the Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA), TradePort and Global California. Location held: Coconut Grove, Santa Cruz, CA
Location held: Inner Light Center, 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA
In3 managing director, Daniel Robin, keynoted and kicked off this "unconference" with a light-hearted look at Green Business "heroes and zeroes" as well as trends, drivers and success stories.
IONS Wisdom Business Network (WBN) hosted this
exciting online conference in 2004, with presentations, chat rooms and
discussion boards available through April of that year. Featured
presentations by John Byrne, Editor in Chief, Fast Company Magazine,
Frank Lampe, Founding Editorial Director, LOHAS Journal, and many
others, including In3 managing director, Daniel Robin. See
complete agenda. Click here for Online
conference reunion registration
