MAY 2008
May 3 - 8
SOLAR 2008 Conference & Expo
Town & Country Resort and Conv. Center, San Diego, CA
www.ases.org
May 5 - 7
The Investors Circle annual Spring conference – Patient Capital for a Sustainable Future
Featuring Keynote speaker – Winona LaDuke of the Honor the Earth Fund and White Earth Land Recovery Project
Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA
www.investorscircle.net
May 5 - 7
The Athens Summit 2008 - Global Climate and Energy Security, The Challenge of Change
This event will bring together top government officials, corporate leaders, academic and market analysts from the advocacy arena together for a dialogue on the leading environment and energy issues of our time. Key thought leaders and primary actors in the market will form an essential part of an ongoing platform for debate and discussion in a highly social and educational environment. The ultimate mission of the Athens Summit is to serve as a forum for better understanding and positive action.
A series of parallel sessions will examine the ways in which each separate sector of the energy industry (oil, gas, coal, nuclear, alternatives) interrelates with the greater question of environmental protection.
Hilton Hotel, Athens, Greece
www.athens-summit.com
May 6 - 7
Corporate Governance and Responsible Investing Summit
Radisson SAS Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
www.imn.org
May 6
Good Deals - the first national social investment conference
The social investment landscape in the UK and globally is evolving. Social enterprises, charities, the private sector and government are exploring new and entrepreneurial ways to deliver services, strengthen communities and foster social change through sustainable business models. Providers of finance are stepping up to the challenge with an equal passion for social transformation - and developing innovative ways to structure investment and improve access to finance.
In order for this growth and development to continue, it is essential that social enterprises and charities are able to construct and deliver robust business models and demonstrate to finance providers their capacity to deliver against both the social and financial bottom lines.
This event seeks to explore a shared vision of this exciting new landscape. It will bring together those on both sides of the marketplace - investors and investees - to showcase the practical and pioneering work of government and highlight promising market developments, innovations, funds and models.
LSO St Lukes, London, United Kingdom
www.good-dealsuk.com
May 6 - 7
7th Annual European Summit on Corporate Governance and Responsible Investing presented by Information Management Network
Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
www.imn.org
May 7 - 9
The second Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency
The Conference will host innovative and pro-actively moderated debates on strategy questions that will shape the future of sustainability reporting. The conference features the publication of cutting-edge research regarding sustainability report usage and the presentation of the GRI Readers' Choice Awards for Best Sustainability Reporting. See In3-affiliated website, SustainabilityWorks.biz
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.globalreporting.org
May 7 - 9
Integrating Corporate Responsibility Program
The increasing integration of corporate responsibility (CR) into companies is changing the skills and knowledge that effective CR managers require. This programme has been specifically designed to meet these new requirements. You will explore the relationships between CR and key business systems such as risk management and corporate governance. CR specific challenges such as stakeholder engagement, reporting and developing effective partnerships will also be examined. The programme combines input from Ashridge faculty and practitioners from leading-edge organizations. A key theme running throughout the programme will be engaging and influencing colleagues across the company. You will have opportunities to examine your own approaches to engaging and influencing colleagues and to learn from best practice.
Ashridge, United Kingdom
www.ashridge.org.uk/icr
May 8
Carbon Footprints and Climate Risk: Tools for Business and Government workshop
This workshop will focus on two concepts and sets of tools related to climate change: (1) measuring your organization's "carbon footprint" or greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory; and (2) understanding and defining "climate risk" for your organization. The target audience is managers in the public and private sectors. (Note: The Eugene teleconference session takes place at the UO Baker Downtown Center. Register for the Eugene teleconference session).
UO Portland Center, Portland, OR
sustain.uoregon.edu
May 8 - 11
Real Speaking workshop with Gail Larsen
Whidbey Island, WA
www.realspeaking.net
May 9
Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework workshop
A one-day workshop that will address comprehensive approaches to writing and implementing a sustainability plan.
UO Portland Center, Portland, OR
sustain.uoregon.edu
May 13 - 14
The annual Responsible Business Summit
Responsible Business is in the spotlight more than ever before. Climate Change is never off the news, ethical supply chain awareness has filtered down to the general public, anti-corruption is seen as one of the most pressing corporate concerns of the day. Join us for top speakers and key networking opportunities at this 7th annual event.
The Park Plaza Hotel, London, UK
www.ethicalcorp.com
May 14
Vermont BSR's 2008 Spring Conference - Business Climate Change
Champlain College, Burlington, VT
www.vbsr.org
May 14 - 16
The 2008 Global Microfinance Investment Congress
The Premier event for the leaders in Microfinance produced by PlaNet Finance in association with the American Conference Institute
New York City, NY
www.microfinancecongress.com
May 14 - 16
The annual Green Business Conference by Co-op America
Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago, IL
www.coopamerica.biz
May 14 - 18
Green Earth Expo 2008- the World's Largest Sustainable Commerce & Lifestyle Trade Show event
The Expo is the first of its kind to give hundreds of Green and sustainable businesses and non-profits a forum to showcase their products and services and network with other like-minded businesses and consumers. We expect over 50,000 attendees and over 500 exhibitors to share new ideas, market new products and services, while showcasing their Eco-Awareness.
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.globalgreenalliance.com
May 15
The Annual Distributed Energy Conference
Stratton Mountain Resort, VT
www.revermont.org
May 15 - 17
The 9th SolarExpo & Greenbuilding event
International exhibition & conference on renewable energy and distributed generation as well as energy efficiency and sustainable architecture
These two events create an increasingly specialized and highly innovative exhibition with a principal objective to promote both sustainable energy and eco-friendly materials.
Verona Fair, Verona, Italy
www.solarexpo.com / www.greenbuildingexpo.eu
May 17 - 18
Green Festival: Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Chicago, IL
www.greenfestivals.org
May 18 - 24
National Ethical Investment Week
The event marks the first occasion on which the financial services industry and grassroots organisations will come together to encourage people to consider the benefits of ethical investment.
United Kingdom
www.neiw.org
May 19 - 21
The annual Renewable Energy Finance and Investment Summit
Exploring key deals and development in the renewable fuel and renewable power markets
Firesky Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, AZ
www.frallc.com
May 20 - 21
National CSR Conference: Performance, Accountability and Engagement
Corporate social responsibility programs have come a long way in the last decade. CSR initiatives are now expected to deliver a motivated workforce, increased public approval, loyal consumers, improved financial performance, a cleaner environment, and a more humane workplace around the world. Have all the policies, programs, and reports made a difference?
Internally, the ambition is to have CSR practices integrated with corporate strategy and linked throughout the organization. Externally, expectations are high and stakeholders’ ability to monitor and influence has never been greater. Pressure to deliver results is coming from investors, governments and the community.
Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, Toronto, Canada
www.conferenceboard.ca
May 20 - 22
Green West Exposition & Conference
Green West will focus on a wide spectrum of “green” technologies as well as current and emerging applications and markets.
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
www.greenwestexpo.com
May 20 - 22
Biofuels Markets Americas Congress
With the introduction of the new Renewable Fuel Standard, the USA is set to become the largest biofuels market in the world. There is huge potential for increased supply from Brazil, Argentina and other Central and Latin American countries.
The US-Brazil Biofuels Partnership has been set up to help Caribbean nations and Central American countries become less dependent on oil imports and help switch their economies to focus on biofuel production and development from local crops.
Hilton Miami Airport Hotel, Miami, FL
www.greenpowerconferences.com
May 20 - 22
Association for Enterprise Opportunity first annual Rural Summit
The Summit will focus on building connections between those working in microenterprise development, rural economic and community development, buy local efforts, Main Street revitalization, cultural and heritage initiatives, sustainable tourism, green and agricultural businesses, and others working to transform economic opportunity in Rural America.
The Summit will feature keynote speakers: Winona LaDuke of the White Earth Land Recovery Project; and Brian Dabson from the Rural Policy Research Institute, plenaries, work groups, knowledge building sessions, and a rural funders' panel.
Anaheim, CA
www.microenterpriseworks.org/RuralSummit
May 21 - 23
Solar Innovations and Investments Conference
This event will bring together leading solar innovators and investors to explore ways to further accelerate market growth. The 2-day program will include in depth analysis on market potential, regulations and policies, new innovations, the built environment and investment opportunities and strategies. There will also be an interactive workshop on solar power finance, a solar technology showcase and excellent business networking opportunities.
City Conference Centre, London, UK
www.greenpowerconferences.com
May 22 - 23
The TBLI Asia Conference (Triple Bottom Line Investing)
Bangkok, Thailand
www.tbli.org
May 28 - 30
Carbon Finance and Investment Summit
This Summit established itself as a major gathering place for carbon players in 2007. The Summit is well on its way to becoming the one venue where the industry comes together year after year to conduct business and put together deals. Again in 2008, the carbon industry will come to Wall Street to get ready to exploit the immense business opportunities emerging as the nation moves toward a carbon-constrained future.
Embassy Suites Hotel, New York, NY
www.infocastinc.com/carbon08
May 29 - 31
BioFach China Organic Trade Fair and Conference
Shanghai, China
www.biofach-china.com
May 30
Public-Private Partnerships for Watershed and Airshed Sustainability workshop
The one-day workshop that will focus on development of public/private partnerships in order to achieve sustainability goals.
UO Portland Center, Portland, OR
sustain.uoregon.edu
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JUNE 2008
June 1 - 4
WINDPOWER 2008 Conference and Exhibition
With over 6,000 attendees and over 400 exhibitors expected, WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition is the premier wind energy conference and exhibition in North America. Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, this event benefits all wind professionals. Whether you are an established industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting and explosive industry, WINDPOWER 2008 has much to offer including 3 days of conference sessions, an interactive tradeshow of wind energy products and services, and numerous networking opportunities.
Houston, TX
www.awea.org
June 1 - 5
Cleantech 2008 Conference
Cleantech 2008 is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. The mission of CSI Cleantech 2008 is to bring together the entire cleantech ecosystem with the goal of accelerating the flow of technologies from the research phase to the viable market phase. We do this by linking scientists, engineers and researchers with potential business, financial and government partners. The Cleantech ecosystem enables a growing set of knowledge-based technologies, products or services designed to improve operational performance, productivity or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or pollution.
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
www.csievents.org/Cleantech2008
June 2 - 3
Financial Services Going Green Conference
This conference is being touted as the first Green event to target small to mid size banks and other financial Services.
Marriott Downtown Hotel, New York, NY
www.sourcemediaconferences.com/GB08
June 2 - 5
Sustainable Brands Conference
Sustainable Life Media's 2nd annual Sustainable Brands Conference, is the only event that addresses how to leverage all aspects of sustainability as a driver of brand value. This year the conference will deepen its discussion with a focus on building brand value that moves beyond green, to a holistic approach integrating environmental and social impact with shareholder value as the new bottom line for the world's most forward-thinking companies and organizations.
More than 70 speakers will present on a wide array of topics. See Speaker Roster
NOTE: In3 managing director, Daniel Robin, will conduct a pre-conference workshop on Sustainability Reporting and present about biorenewables at this conference.
Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort, Monterey, CA
www.sustainablelifemedia.com
June 4 - 5
Earth Now Expo - Make Green Work for You
This first-ever earthNOW expo puts you at the center of this growing and lucrative marketplace where you will find manufacturers and distributors that have the green products and services to support your business.
Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
www.earthnowexpo.com
June 5
Economics of Solar: Making the Financial Case Workshop with Andy Black of OnGrid Solar Energy Systems
Most customers know that solar electric is a good environmental choice, but few are aware that it can also be a remarkably sound investment. This rigorous interactive workshop is designed to help dealers, installers, and salespeople understand and make the most accurate and compelling financial case possible for the value of PV systems. The class is focused on residential systems in PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E utilities (depending on location) and serves as a prerequisite to the advanced class. Other states & utilities can be examined during the end-of-day interactive session.
Sacramento, CA
www.solarliving.org
June 5 - 6
The Community Investing Forum
The event will cover all aspects of investing in institutions that provide banking services to the underserved communities. Community investing, both at home and abroad, is no longer the exclusive domain of philanthropists. Big investors with a sharp eye for the bottom line are becoming increasingly involved and enjoying competitive returns.
This is the only conference in the Community Investing world that is tailored for the Institutional Investor. This conference is designed to help you recognize the growth potential of these funds and banks to generate profits while alleviating poverty. Speakers include: Mark Regier of MMA Praxis Mutual Funds, Shari Berenbach of The Calvert Foundation, Scott J. Budde of TIAA-CREF, Mary Houghton of the Shorebank Corporation, Elyse D. Cherry of Boston Community Capital.
Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront Hotel, Chicago, IL
www.frallc.com
June 5 - 7
The annual BALLE conference (Business for Local Living Economies) - Grow Deep: Businesses Leaders, Strong Communities
Speakers include: Bill McKibben, Vandana Shiva, Majora Carter, Judy Wicks, Michael Shuman, David Korten, Michelle Long, Don Shaffer, Manuel Hidalgo and others
Boston University, Boston MA
www.livingeconomies.org
June 6
Management Systems for Sustainability: TNS/EMS/ISO 14001 Implementation workshop
A one-day workshop exploring use of an Environmental Management System (EMS) framework, ISO 14001 third party auditing as well as the possibility of forming partnerships to trade in-house external auditing responsibilities.
UO Portland Center, Portland, OR
sustain.uoregon.edu
June 10 - 12
China Power & Alternative Energy Summit 2008
China needs an international dialogue throughout its alternative energy development. In 2008, we need to gain a deep understanding of the many new circumstances affecting Chinese energy markets. Examing the possible formation of a new energy ministry, how that ministry would perform, and the implications of the new PRC Energy Conservation law will all be discussed by tailored panels.
Kempinki Hotel, Beijing, China
www.alt-power.com
June 11 - 12
The SUPR Seal Conference and Expo – Where the World meets the Ultimate Sustainability Rankings
See the Sustainable Productivity Seal of Approval or SUPR Seal ratings come alive at the world’s largest corporate sustainability event--the Sustainable Productivity Seal of Approval Conference & Expo. Featuring headline-grabbing Keynotes and 100+ expert sustainability speakers, it’s where 400+ SUPR Seal-rated companies meet over 2,500 corporate operations leaders in manufacturing, marketing, IT, procurement and distribution & transportation to buy and sell products and services featuring the world’s best B2B sustainability and sustainable productivity value propositions.
Rosemont Convention Center / Chicago O’Hare, Chicago, IL
www.suprseal.com
June 12 - 13
Green By Design Conference
The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) in partnership with GreenBiz.com and Global Executive are collaborating for the first time to produce this conference
This conference will focus on deep insights and best practices on building sustainability into the product development process. Speakers include executives from companies such as GE, Xerox and DuPont who will provide commentary on such topics as supply chain management, strategy and marketing and the organizational process.
The conference is being created to fill an unmet need in the marketplace for deep insights and best practices on building sustainability into the product development process. Attendees will include corporate directors of sustainability and environmental stewardship; directors of product development and design; executives responsible for supply chain management, business strategy and marketing as well as students and educators from prominent design schools.
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, Alexandria, VA
www.greenbydesign08.com
June 12 - 13
Global CO2 Summit 2008 - GHG Reduction, Climate Change, Low-Carbon Economy.
CWC Associates are proud to announce the inaugural CO2 summit designed specifically to help energy sector businesses and policy-makers respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change and a ‘carbon-constrained future’.
Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London, UK
www.thecwcgroup.com
June 12 - 14
Net Impact's first European Conference
Under the theme "Sustainable Prosperity – Taking on the Global Challenge" this conference will bring together MBAs, business and NGO leaders, providing a unique forum for learning and discussing ways to use business to improve the world. A career expo of responsible businesses and NGO's will also take place during the conference, as well as many other networking opportunities.
The conference will be hosted by the Intl. Organizations- MBA HEC Geneve, in partnership with INSEAD and Nottingham University Business School.
Geneva, Switzerland
www.netimpact.org
June 16 - 20
The 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress: Cultivate the Future
The Organic World Congress will be based on the IFOAM Principles of Organic Agriculture: Health, Fairness, Ecology and Care
Modena, Italy
www.ifoam.org
June 18
The CRO (Chief Responsibility Officers) Conference – Summer
Marines Memorial Club, San Francisco, CA
www.thecro.com
June 18 - 19
Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) – Wall Street Conference
Since its inception in 2004, REFF-Wall St has firmly established itself as the definitive event in the Renewable Energy Finance sector. For the second consecutive year more than 650 major industry players have convened at the Waldorf Astoria for two intensive days of knowledge gathering and high-level executive networking
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NY, NY
www.acore.org and www.euromoneyplc.com
June 18 - 19
Healthy Foods International Expo and Conference
This new event is the place where manufacturers with healthier-for-you product offerings can connect with supermarket buyers, decision makers, managers and marketers interested in entering this dynamic space or expanding their current product mix.
Convention Center, Dallas, TX
www.healthyfoodsintl.com
June 18 - 20
The annual LOHAS Conference
The LOHAS 12 Forum is a four-day business conference that will bring together leaders from Fortune 500 companies, LOHAS businesses, the entertainment industry, and celebrities to focus on how businesses, media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting lifestyles of health and sustainability.
St Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO
www.lohas.com
June 18 - 20
Photovoltaics Summit 2008 Conference
The photovoltaic (PV) market is booming, with global market value expected to top US$50 billion in 2012 thanks to an average annual growth rate of 32%. Industry newcomers and veterans alike must keep informed of this rapidly evolving marketplace and be actively engaged to gain the knowledge and connections that will propel them forward in an increasingly competitive environment. Photovoltaics Summit 2008 will address the most salient business and technical issues facing the global PV industry.
Hilton Resort, San Diego, CA
www.intertechusa.com
June 20 - 22
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair
Come learn about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living products
Custer, WI
www.the-mrea.org
June 22 - 28
The eighth annual Authentic Leadership Summer Institute – Authentic Leadership in Action
The Institute features ten parallel modules led by internationally recognized thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners working at the edge of emerging new fields. Choose one module as your five-day focus and learn practical skills for creating a culture of authenticity while navigating complex challenges. Strengthen your leadership presence and capacity through meditation and creative process. Engage in dialogue with 300 other innovative executives, change agents, and entrepreneurs from across sectors and around the world. Module leaders include Margaret Wheatley, Bill Torbert, Tom Hurley, Wendy Palmer, James Flaherty, Adam Kahane.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
www.shambhalainstitute.org
June 23 - 24
The Third Annual Sustainable Finance Summit
The conference focuses on the pragmatic side of sustainable finance, both in terms of immediate assessment, by looking at the potential standardization of sustainability indexes, indices, ESG factors, reporting, emission management, quantifying of climate change etc… and in terms of the future of responsible investment (emerging markets, pension funds, renewable energy, microfinance etc).
Renaissance Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
www.ethicalcorp.com
June 23 - 30
Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship is a phenomenon that has captivated the public, the media, activists, philanthropists, and social change agents alike. Around the world, social entrepreneurs are revolutionizing our approaches to problems like education, the environment, poverty, healthcare, and social justice.
The Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship is a ground-breaking new program tailored to the needs and challenges facing successful social entrepreneurs. The curriculum is tailored to help participants take enterprises and innovative models to the next level by refining their innovations and leveraging their impact.
Stanford Business School, Palo Alto, CA
www.gsb.stanford.edu/exed/epse
June 24 - 25
The Green Supply Chain Summit 2008
This supply chain event will deliver high caliber speakers and a fully-rounded agenda on green issues. You’ll hear from: Unilever, Ian Midgley, Senior Vice President Supply Chain; Eastman Kodak, Dr David M. Kiser, Vice President, Director of Health, Safety, and Environment; Philips, Jan Roodenburg, Senior Vice President, Supplier Development and Sustainability; SABMiller, Andy Wales, Group Head of Sustainable Development; ASDA, Dr Christopher Brown, Head of Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing and many others.
London, United Kingdom
www.ethicalcorp.com/greensupplychain
June 24 - 26
7th Annual World Wind Energy Conference to focus on Community Power
WWEC 2008 will be held on the shores of Lake Ontario in the historic city of Kingston. This location presents a dynamic environment to discuss renewable energy topics as it is situated in one of North America’s fastest growing RE markets, where leading RE policies are actively being developed, major electricity system re-planning is underway, high renewable resource potentials exist, and community participation and environmental sustainability are priorities. WWEC 2008 promises to create a dynamic environment for renewable energy professionals, policy makers, government officials, manufacturers, engineers and community groups to come together to discuss a breadth of current topics related to all renewable energy generation technologies.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
www.wwec2008.com
June 24 - 26
The National Tribal Conference on Environmental Management - Nurturing Mother Earth…Our People’s Destiny
Holiday Inn Grand, Billings, MT
www.ntcem8.org
June 26 - 28
Greening of Industry – GIN2008 Conference: Facilitating Sustainable Innovations
Innovation has been a long-standing theme within the Greening of Industry Network. The GIN2008 conference will focus on governance for sustainable innovation to learn from examples and case studies. Answers will be formulated to the question: how do we create a context in which sustainable innovations can be successful?
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
www.greeningofindustry.org/gin2008.htm
June 27
Next Carbon Steps: Climate Action Planning for Complex Organizations workshop
A one-day workshop providing tools for developing climate action strategies. The session builds on the earlier Carbon Footprints and Climate Risk workshop and will address planning for individual and sheared emissions reductions as well as evaluating options for purchasing offsets.
(Note: The Eugene teleconference session takes place at the UO Baker Downtown Center. Register for the Eugene teleconference session).
UO Portland Center, Portland, OR
sustain.uoregon.edu
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JULY - DECEMBER 2008
JULY 2008
July 7 - 11
Sustainable Business Summer Intensive: Practices in Support of People, Profits and Principles
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
www.uvm.edu/sustainablebusiness
July 15 - 16
The annual Triple gold investment conference
This year’s conference themes are sustainable mining and natural resource development, and water.
Princeton Club, New York, NY
www.afund.com/triplegold72008.html
June 18
The CRO Conference – Summer 2008
Sub-Theme: Technology and Venture Capital-Backed Innovation
San Francisco, CA
www.thecro.com
July 23 - 25
The 2008 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ)/Newport Summit
Walter Robb, Co-President & Co-Chief Operating Officer of Whole Foods Market will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2008 event.
The CEO-level conference and networking retreat serves as a meeting place for key executives and thought-leaders in the $85 billion nutrition industry.
St. Regis Resort, Dana Point, CA
www.nutritionbusiness.com
July 24 - 25
Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2008: The Annual National Symposium on Green Affordable Housing & Community Development
San Francisco, CA
www.ipedinc.net
July 25 - 27
Festival of Sail – Green Village Event and Expo
Pier 30-32 Port of San Francisco, CA
www.festivalofsail.org
AUGUST 2008
August 16 - 17
SolFest XIII – Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Event
SolFest is the world’s premier two-day celebration of renewable energy and sustainable living. Since SolFest was born in 1996 over 100,000 people have learned how to change the world while having fun. Each summer SolFest transforms the rural hamlet of Hopland, California, into the global epicenter of green living. Our main stage, family stage, and six workshop tents are filled with world-renowned speakers, musicians and artists, offering keynotes, panels, performances, and over fifty one-hour workshops. The leading developers and distributors of green products and services are here too, sponsoring and exhibiting in hundreds of booths and displays that fill our beautifully landscaped grounds for these two magical days.
Hopland, CA
www.solarliving.org
August 30 - Sept 1
Slow Food Nation - A celebration of America’s food traditions
Slow Food Nation will showcase the best of America's gastronomic and agricultural heritage with a market of artisan products, tastings, demonstrations, films, lectures, and exhibits, and will pave the way for a responsible, sustainable food system.
A marketplace of over two hundred farmers and artisans from across the country will showcase the range of traditional American foods. Attracted by the simple pleasures of the table, participants will leave having learned how American food production affects global issues, including greenhouse gas emissions, childhood obesity, famine in the developing world, and the disappearance of the small farmer. Attendees will emerge with a broad-based vision of the life-enriching benefits of a sustainable approach to food and life, as well as the tools and personal connections to implement that vision.
San Francisco, CA
www.slowfoodnation.com
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 1 - 5
23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
FERIA VALENCIA
Convention & Exhibition Centre, Valencia, Spain
www.photovoltaic-conference.com
September 10
The CRO Conference - Fall 2008
Sub-Theme: Sustainability as a Value Driver
Union League Club, Chicago, IL
www.thecro.com
September 10 - 14
The annual Social Venture Institute with Joel Solomon and others
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada
www.hollyhock.ca
September 14 - 20
Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability – Executive Program
True innovators set the bar. They redefine the terms of competition and dictate the future of industries. The Stanford Center for Social Innovation introduces a pioneering new executive program for leaders in business, government, nonprofit, and political action organizations. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary curriculum designed and taught by professors at Stanford Business School, this five-day program delivers innovative approaches to advancing environmental sustainability across organizations.
This program offers executives a camp-like retreat where they can explore what it means to turn sustainable business practices into competitive advantage. The program is designed to cover a range of issues on the topic of sustainability that are central to those who are leading sustainability initiatives in their roles as leaders in business, government, public agencies, and environmental advocacy organizations.
Stanford Sierra Conference Center, Lake Tahoe, CA
www.gsb.stanford.edu/exed/bses
September 15 - 17
Cleantech Forum XVIII
Cleantech Forums draw together clean technology entrepreneurs and investors, as well as corporate executives, professional advisors, and senior policymakers in an exchange of information about cleantech business and investment opportunities. It’s the only investment forum designed specifically to facilitate the financing of companies engaged in commercializing clean technologies.
Washington, DC
www.cleantechnetwork.com
September 20 - 21
Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair
The 2008 Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair is a solution based, hands-on, family oriented event designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about Sustainable Living Practices, Renewable Energy, Environmental & Social Responsibility, Natural Health, Green Building, Alternative Vehicles, Organic Agriculture, Local Economies and more. Join them for Keynote speakers, exhibitors and workshops.
Fort Collins, CO
www.sustainablelivingassociation.org/fair/index.html
September 24 - 26
BioFach Japan Organic Trade Fair and Conference
Tokyo, Japan
www.biofach-japan.com
OCTOBER 2008
October 1 - 2
SustainCommWorld - The Green Media Show
The show is being structured around core business issues; sustainability solutions that produce bottom-line improvements and top-line growth providing specific examples of real-world implementations addressing both internal and external communication activities. The conference will be presented with two tracks; one focusing on print media and the other on digital, social and experiential media.
Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston, MA
www.sustaincommworld.com
October 1 - 3
The first annual GreenXchange Xpo
The GreenXchange Leadership Conference is the first multi-sector and cross-disciplinary event where attendees can experience a complete portfolio of green solutions and market opportunities.
Los Angeles, CA
www.greenxchangexpo.com
October 14 - 16
Energy From Biomass and Waste Conference – The international exposition and conference for the North American market
Pittsburgh, PA
www.ebw-expo.com
October 15
The annual Renewable Energy Vermont
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Burlington, VT
"www.revermont.org
October 15 - 18
Natural Products Expo East and BioFach America
Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
www.expoeast.com
October 17 - 19
The annual Bioneers Conference
The Marin Center, San Rafael, CA
www.bioneers.org
October 22 - 23
The 7th Annual H2Expo and International Forum
CCH - Congress Center, Hamburg, Germany
www.h2expo.com
October 23 - 25
BioFach Latin America Organic Trade Fair and Conference
Sao Paulo, Brazil
www.biofach-americalatina.com
October 26 - 29
The annual SRI in the Rockies Conference
Fairmont Chateau Hotel, Whistler, BC, Canada
www.sriintherockies.com
October 27 - 29
The Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2008 (ESTC 2008)
Hosted by the British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts, the BC Sustainable Tourism Collective and the Council of Tourism Associations of BC, the conference will provide opportunities for business leaders, travel and tourism professionals and community members to gain knowledge of the latest trends in ecotourism and sustainable tourism, learn practical skills, and participate in invaluable networking and knowledge sharing.
Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada
www.ecotourismconference.org
NOVEMBER 2008
November 4
Election Day – Get Active and VOTE
November 4 - 7
The annual Business for Social Responsibility Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY
www.bsr.org
November 5 - 6
Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Symposium 2008
This conference will highlight the latest technologies and applications of green and energy efficient products and services. The presentations will be particularly orientated toward industrial, manufacturing and facilities operations. This first annual event will feature presentations on corporate sustainability, renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building materials and financing, as well as the latest market trends, best practices, case studies and opportunities for "greentech" implementations.
The conference is designed for sustainability managers, operators of renewable and alternative energy systems and programs, managers of energy efficiency and green programs for product development.
Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA
www.greentechnewsmag.com/energy08_index.php
November 5 - 7
Wind-Expo LAWEA 2008
Expo Guadalajara, Mexico
www.windexpo.org
November 6
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Symposium 2008
This conference will be highlighting the latest technologies and applications of green and energy efficient products and services. This first annual event will feature presentations on renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, green manufacturing and packaging, clean technology and finance, as well as the latest market trends and opportunities affecting the industry.
Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA
www.greenpowermagazine.com/energy08_index.php
November 6
The Clear Profit 2008 Conference
London, United Kingdom
www.clear-profit.com
November 6 - 8
2008 West Coast Green Residential Building Conference and Expo
This education based event will focus on green and efficient building, design, technology, and materials in the residential sector.
San Francisco, CA
www.westcoastgreen.com
November 7 - 9
Grow BioIntensive - Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop
Willits, CA
www.growbiointensive.org
November 11 - 14
The annual Green Business Conference by Co-op America
San Francisco, CA
www.coopamerica.biz
November 13 - 14
TBLI (Triple Bottom Line Investing) Conference - Europe 2008
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.tbli.org
November 13 - 15
The 2008 National Net Impact Conference
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
www.netimpact.org
November 19 - 21
The 7th Annual GreenBuild International Conference and Expo
Exhibit Booths with hundreds of industry-leading organizations showcasing the latest green products, innovative technologies, and services that you don't want to miss.
Boston, MA
www.greenbuildexpo.org
November 19 - 21
Integrating Corporate Responsibility Program
The increasing integration of corporate responsibility (CR) into companies is changing the skills and knowledge that effective CR managers require. This programme has been specifically designed to meet these new requirements. You will explore the relationships between CR and key business systems such as risk management and corporate governance. CR specific challenges such as stakeholder engagement, reporting and developing effective partnerships will also be examined. The programme combines input from Ashridge faculty and practitioners from leading-edge organizations. A key theme running throughout the programme will be engaging and influencing colleagues across the company. You will have opportunities to examine your own approaches to engaging and influencing colleagues and to learn from best practice.
Ashridge, United Kingdom
www.ashridge.org.uk/icr
DECEMBER 2008
December 8
The CRO Conference – Winter 2008
Sub-Theme: The New President's Corporate Responsibility Agenda
Capital Hill Club, Washington, D.C.
www.thecro.com
December 10 –11
Waste to Energy Conference – The leading European forum for energy recovery from waste and biomass
Bremen, Germany
www.wte-expo.de
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JANUARY 2009
January 19 - 21
World Future Energy Summit 2009
Come hear the world's leading experts on the future of energy, join the debate on the issues and implications of climate change, identify investment opportunities and risks on a global level, keep up-to-date with the latest technological advances, and network with thousands of professionals from around the world
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
www.wfes08.com
January 20
President George W. Bush leaves office
January 25 - 28
The 12th annual Electric Utilities Environmental Conference
Over 300 technical presentations will be made by world leading experts in five tracks: Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, and other current issues that impact the energy and environmental sectors.
Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
www.euec.com
FEBRUARY 2009
February 19 - 22
BioFach – World Organic Trade Fair and Conference
Nuremberg, Germany
www.biofach.com
MARCH 2009
March 5 - 8
The annual Natural Products Expo West
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
www.expowest.com
OCTOBER 2009
October 16 - 18
The annual Bioneers Conference
The Marin Center, San Rafael, CA
www.bioneers.org
October 25 - 28
The annual SRI in the Rockies Conference
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, AZ
www.sriintherockies.com
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