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 – 2 The Women in Green Forum
This event will bring together an international audience focused on environmental issues, including academic researchers, business experts, energy analysts, and technology developers. The WIGF will also appeal to regulatory agencies involved in developing the policies and legislation which will further the development and propagation of green technologies on our roads, in our homes and at our schools.
Convention Center, Pasadena, CA www.womeningreenforum.com
September 1 – 3 Cleantech Investment World Asia 2010 – Where Asia cleantech and global capital connect
This is Asia's biggest event that aims to connect Asia cleantech companies with global and regional investors. Some of the key features of this event are regulator-investor dialogue, China focus session, India focus session, investment and funding track, IP licensing track, venture capital exchange, private equity exchange, investment showcase, cleantech company showcase and more.
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.
The Week provides a unique forum for the exchange of views and experiences between the scientific, business, policy and civic communities. It focuses on new thinking and positive action toward water-related challenges and their impact on the world's environment, health, economic and poverty reduction agendas.
Stockholm, Sweden www.worldwaterweek.org
September 6 – 10 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition and 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
This World Conference will unite the three most important scientific and strategic PV conferences: the 25th European PV Conference and Exhibition, the 36th US IEEE PV Specialists Conference and the 20th Asia/Pacific PV Science and Engineering Conference.
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. Among these new opportunities is TIES’ most recent alliance with the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on sustainable community development through travel and voluntourism. Gap Adventures, one of the world's largest adventure travel companies, created Planeterra to demonstrate its 20-year commitment to triple-bottom-line sustainability and giving back through travel.
Hilton Hotel, Portland, OR www.ecotourism.org/estc2010
September 12 – 15 The Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute - presented by Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)
The program is designed for compliance professionals in all industries providing the opportunity to share methods and strategies for developing and improving corporate compliance and ethics program and advancing the compliance and ethics profession.
Swissotel, Chicago, IL www.corporatecompliance.org
September 13 – 15 Utility Scales Solar Finance & Investment Summit
This Summit is the business hub where decision–makers—from project developers, technology providers, utilities, investors, lenders, EPC contractors and other industry players—who are rapidly expanding the utility scale project pipeline come to work out how to move these projects over the finish line. This major networking event provides a great chance for the entire utility scale solar community to gather and get the latest insights into overcoming project development challenges and into successfully financing projects. The event also provides an excellent opportunity for everyone with a stake in the industry to connect, build relationships, and discuss deals.
Hilton Del Mar, San Diego, CA www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/utility10
September 14 – 15 The 2010 SJF Summit on the New Green Economy: Accelerating Growth and Impact
Join this dynamic gathering of national business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, and community groups. This event will build on the June 2009 SJF Summit on the New Green Economy, an extraordinary, high-energy gathering that brought together diverse groups to share inspiration and strategies for investing in and building the new green economy with opportunities for all. Building on last year’s successful Summit, this year’s gathering 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.
Marriott Convention Center, Durham, NC www.greeneconomynow.org
September 14 – 15 The annual Solar Policy and Economics Forum
The forum will examine the status and potential of the U.S. solar market at the end of the 2010 legislative period. Not only will you meet key players from the solar industry but you will have the chance to network with policy makers, lobbyists and the financial community from the East coast. Over 70% of attendees at the 2009 congress were of President, Director or C-level status providing the perfect platform for doing business.
Washington Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC www.greenpowerconferences.com
September 14 – 15 CSR Asia Summit 2010 – Strategic Solutions for Sustainability
Running for the 8th time in 2010, the CSR Asia Summit is the annual flagship event which aims to be the most innovative and challenging conference on CSR in the Asia-Pacific region. Each year, the event gathers over 300 international thought leaders to explore key CSR issues and strategies, bringing new insights for businesses, governments, NGOs and other CSR practitioners.
Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong www.csr-asia.com/summit2010/index.php
September 14 – 15 The Natural Cosmetics Conference – Opinions, Facts, Solutions
The international market for natural beauty care offers great growth opportunities and at the same time is developing extremely dynamically. The key success factor: consistent brand positioning and the associated distribution. Hear about the trends and challenges for the industry and trade being discussed by international decision-makers from the cosmetics manufacturing industry, marketing, sales and trade sectors.
Nuremberg, Germany www.naturkosmetik-branchenkongress.de
September 14 – 16 Global Sustainable Bioenergy – NA Convention 2010
The GSB Project is a collaborative effort involving universities and institutes around the world. The aim is to create a vision and path forward for bioenergy as a global resource. Today, there is a great deal of confusion about bioenergy—with questions being raised about how, and if, it is truly a part of a sustainable energy future.
Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis, MN www.environment.umn.edu/gsb
September 15 – 16 The BIF-6 Collaborative Innovation Summit
Each year BIF hosts a national gathering of amazing people from all walks of life to share their personal story. Now in its sixth year, the BIF Collaborative Innovation Summit is much more a conversation than a conference. Over two days, more than two dozen people will take the stage and replace canned presentations with something personal. There are absolutely no panels or talking heads, no infomercials or powerpoints, just very personal stories from people who combine passion, creativity, smarts and discipline to get things done in new and valuable ways. The format is really energizing and a refreshing break from standard operating procedure. In the end, we bring together 350 serious-minded/fun-loving technologists, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, designers, educators, explorers, business executives and social innovators to learn from and engage with one another.
Trinity Rep, Providence, RI www.businessinnovationfactory.com
September 15 – 16 World Green Roofs Congress 2010 – Green Roofs for a Changing Climate
This event brings together leading green roof experts from across the world, providing a platform for communicating the latest case studies, research and policy initiatives. This exciting and respected congress drives the uptake and implementation of green roofs, providing a greater understanding of their benefits and stimulates innovation.
Allen & Overy LLP offices, London, UK www.worldgreenroofcongress.com
September 15 – 17 ARE Green Expo 2010 – Alternative Renewable Energy and Green Industries
The events main objective is to call all the companies that have an innovative offer for the technological environmental transformation. It’s the perfect launching platform for any product, service, initiative or project in the Renewable Energy and Green Industries at a corporate as well as a consumer level. The Green Expo 2010 is the result from the union between The International Green Energy Council, educational non-profit organization committed with the education about the importance of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and TDC Events International, multinational company leader in the organization of trade shows, congresses and corporate events.
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 16 – 17 China Solar Energy Technology and Investment Congress
Following the enormous success of Noppen's first solar energy event held in Inner Mongolia, the 2nd Annual China Solar Energy Technology and Investment Congress will examine how to capitalize on changes while clarifying new governmental support policies, technical advances in PV production and installation as well as providing a detailed overview of project developments across China. With representation from such regional governments as Qinghai, Jiangsu, Gansu, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia, the Kunming People's Municipal Government is proud to play host to the most exclusive China wide gathering of government officials and local PV manufacturers in 2010.
Kal Wah Plaza Intl Hotel, Kunming, China www.noppen.com.cn/events/2nd_solar/2nd_solar.asp
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
The Sustainable Living Fair is a hands-on, family oriented event designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about sustainable living practices, renewable energy solutions, environmental & social responsibility, natural health, green building, alternative fuel vehicles, sustainable agriculture, local economies and so much more.
Extended workshops featured at the Fair include five workshops where participants pay an additional fee to work hands-on with the instructors. These workshop topics include building a straw-bale building, a homebrew wind turbine and vegetable engine conversion kits
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
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is a high-profile international event attracting thousands of water professionals and organizations from across the globe The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, the Associations main biennial event, is a valuable opportunity for the community of world-leading water professionals to meet, exchange ideas, explore the state of the art and debate the key issues underlying the science and practice of water.
Montreal, QB, Canada www.iwa2010montreal.org
September 20 – 21 The Renewable Energy Finance Forum London - Europe’s leading renewable energy finance forum
After a turbulent two years, the renewable energy industry is coming to life again, having survived a global financial crisis the unprecedented capital shortages. With investor appetites reigniting and liquidity returning to the markets, the outlook is positive, but the industry cannot afford to be complacent. Europe is still facing a looming debt crisis and with governments focused on reducing national deficits, it is more important than ever that you can guarantee support for your renewable energy projects from additional sources.
The Grange, St Paul’s, London, UK www.reff-london.com
September 20 – 21 China Green City Summit 2010 - Green Upgrading on Urban Infrastructure
Never has the demand of green city been that pressing before because of the limits of carrying capacity of economy and environment. The China Green City Summit 2010 is to explore the market itself and newly released policies and regulations. The summit will provide a platform to bring together international experts and leaders to address concerns, put forward proposals and eventually agree on the solutions. Distinguished industry leaders and experts will be gathered here to address concerns in urban planning, renewable energy, waste management, green building, and public transportation.
Hilton Hotel, Chongqing, China www.greencitysummit.com
September 21 – 23 First Annual GridWise Global Forum
World’s Energy, Environment, Political, and Business Thought Leaders to Present Visions of Global Smart Grid
The GridWise Alliance, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, will host the first annual GridWise Global Forum in Washington, DC. The GridWise Global Forum will bring together an unprecedented gathering of international policy leaders, corporate leaders and technology innovators from North America and around the globe to share their experiences with today’s smart grid deployments and visions for a smarter grid over the next two decades.
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
The world can no longer afford business as usual. Opportunity Green confronts this challenge and brings together the brightest innovators leading the growth of the new green economy.
At the event forge new strategic partnerships, get the inside view on the hottest trends and technologies. Explore the latest in sustainability strategies and best practices, and lead your organization to success.
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
Through the unique confluence of individuals and organizations brought together, the CORE conference will provide the setting to explore and exchange ideas, practices and strategies inherent in those basic ingredients and the leadership required to maintain them.
The CORE conference will help expose the inherent pillars that hold communities structures together and provide us with new leaderships insights into the human behavior practices (coherence building, dynamic governance, collaboration methodologies); technological tools (online community platforms, crowdsourcing software, collaborative wikis); platforms (offline, online, physical space, currency systems) and the purposes (collective intent studies, movement building strategies, business models) that underlie all types of communities and organizations.
Craneway Pavilion, Point Richmond, CA http://thecoreconference.com
September 25 – 26 The annual SolFest 2010 - the Greenest Show on Earth
The Solar Living Institute is thrilled to welcome back the Greenest Show on Earth after a one-year hiatus that allowed us to focus on expanding our educational mission. 2010 is a year of transformation and growth, as the green economy expands to provide new opportunities in renewable energy and sustainable living. SolFest is a celebration of this new expansion, and we are excited to reinvigorate a long tradition of environmental leadership by welcoming back this annual fundraiser.
The two-day celebration will feature world-class workshops and demonstrations, amazing musical performances, speakers, wine tasting, raffle prizes, Silent Auction, Film Center, Kid's Stage, and much, much more!
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
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.
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
Learn about the latest in mobile giving tools and strategies that can enhance
the reach and relevance of your nonprofit - large or small. From SMS appeals to custom apps... we will demystify, simplify, and educate attendees about best practices in mobile and other innovative giving and communication solutions.
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
This year the conference will focus on the renewable energy markets on the West Coast of North America. There will be particular focus on the opportunities for private equity and venture capital in clean tech energy companies as well as a detailed review of the latest technologies likely to create a step change in the industry, plus examination of the prospects for financing the scale-up of these game changing innovations and the rapid growth of renewables across the West Coast.
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
This workshop is specifically designed for public- and private-sector staff who must conduct a GHG inventory for their organizations or prepare their organizations for mandatory reporting requirements at the state or federal level. The workshop will provide a detailed description of the steps and challenges involved with conducting a greenhouse gas inventory and how to use the inventory results to understand and define climate risk for your organization. Participants will engage in hands-on activities throughout the day and will leave with a suite of tools, resources, and guidance for calculating, understanding, and communicating their carbon footprint.
Instructors: Kelly Hoell and Aaron Toneys
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 2 – 3 GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Course
The course is based on the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) standard methodology, the most widely recognized standard in the world today! The course is aimed at providing participants with the tools needed to fully assess the sustainability of various activities and to reduce the negative impacts of day-to-day operations.
M. Goldsmith School of Mgmt, Alliant University, San Diego, CA www.isosgroup.com
October 4 – 6 The Social Capital Markets 2010 Conference (SoCap10) – At the intersection of Money & Meaning
Each year more than a thousand of the world’s leading social investors, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders amass at the intersection of money and meaning. The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) gathering is where social impact is measured, tangible partnerships are formed, and deals get done.
Speakers include: Jacqueline Novogratz of the Acumen Fund; Matt Flannery of Kiva.org; Willy Foote of Root Capital; Jay Coen Gilbert of B Lab; Woody Tasch of Slow Money
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
The overall goal of the conference is to promote sustainability innovation in every field wi thin the Vancouver urban and regional setting, and to advance Vancouver’s potential to become North America’s urban sustainability transaction hub (sustainability’s ‘head office’). This outcome can best be achieved if all sectors and interests increase their knowledge and capacity together - Governance Innovation, Business and Professional Practice Innovation, and Social Innovation.
Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada www.gaininggroundsummit.com
October 5 GoGreen 2010 PDX - A conference to cultivate sustainable business
The GoGreen Conference is a unique opportunity to learn the latest in sustainable practices for your business. This very special one day conference is designed to educate, motivate and inspire you - the aspiring or established business owner/leader - to take your green quotient to the next level and to put your business on a sustainable path.
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
This event brings together exhibitors and attendees from all over world, who are interested in becoming players in this new and highly promising market.
The federal government’s recent green light for the Cape Wind project after a decade of review means a huge boost for the North American offshore wind industry. Government agencies will begin speeding up their permit process, and companies will start making plans to provide what is needed both onshore and offshore. And Cape Wind is just the beginning. Overall, the coastal waters and Great Lakes of North America hold tremendous potential for offshore wind development. Offshore wind projects are well established in Europe, with nearly 20 years of industry experience, and stakeholders are ready as the industry finally makes the jump across the Pond. AWEA has teamed up with CanWEA to bring you a conference and exhibition that will help drive this industry forward.
Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ www.offshorewindexpo.org
October 5 – 7 The Governance, Risk & Compliance Summit
In today’s complex global market, organizations are struggling to identify, manage, and control Governance, Risk Management, and Corporate Compliance (GRC) across business relationships. Governance, risk and compliance activities are increasingly being integrated and aligned within the business sector as the focus of GRC has shifted away from the basic desire for companies to implement suitable governance controls, and toward the larger scenario of maximizing business value by improving operational decision making and strategic planning.
Hilton Logan Airport, Boston, MA www.thegrcsummit.com
October 6 – 7 Sustainability and Behavioral Marketing in the Renewable Economy
Second annual conference.
The conference will feature experts from sustainable manufacturing and green construction, as well as the public and non-profit sectors describing best practices in marketing sustainability to consumers, building sustainable brand value, business process re-engineering for sustainability, effective energy, water and waste minimization and more.
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI www.gkaresearch.com/events.html
October 6 – 7 GeoPower Asia Conference - Policy, investment and new project opportunities throughout Asia
GeoPower Asia follows successful events in Europe and the US which have attracted 350 senior industry experts to date. The Philippines is the second largest producer of geothermal energy in the world, with installed capacity of 1,978 MW in 2008. The government has set a target of adding 1,200MW new capacity in the next 10 years, creating huge opportunities for international developers and investors.
This key event will bring together international geothermal experts and investors to forge new partnerships for the pursuit of large-scale geothermal power production. Extensive networking opportunities built into the agenda will ensure that all participants have the opportunity to meet geothermal project developers, drilling & engineering services, banks & investors, government & policy makers, utilities and consultants.
Manila, the Philippines www.greenpowerconferences.com
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 12 – 15 Asia Microfinance Forum 2010
This milestone event will bring together leading microfinance practitioners, policymakers, financiers, academics and advocates from around the world to outline their visions and priorities, and explore new ideas, opportunities and partnerships. The BWTP network actively promotes the development of microfinance in Asia through research, advocacy, policy dialogue, information sharing and capacity building.
Colombo, Sri Lanka www.bwtp.org/news/?p=129
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
The Bioneers Conference is an acclaimed leading-edge forum where you can see tomorrow today: a future environment of hope. Social and scientific innovators focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. These visionaries are already creating a healthy, equitable, diverse and beautiful world, our legacy for future generations and the web of life on which our lives depend. Here you can connect with hundreds or thousands of engaged folks making a real difference. Keynote speakers include noted environmentalist Jane Goodall and Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm.
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA www.bioneers.org
October 15 – 20 The 2010 Opportunity Collaboration – Convene, Connect, Create
The Opportunity Collaboration is a purpose-driven networking and problem-solving business retreat. In a focused and intensive series of working business meetings, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, social financiers, grant-makers and agents of change explore unprecedented levels of collaboration, identify opportunities for leveraging resources across organizations and accelerate proven models for reducing poverty.
Ixtapa, Mexico www.opportunitycollaboration.net
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
The Sustainable & Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Week is the chance to learn more over it: a campaign to ensure that everyone knows that they have sustainable and socially responsible options when it comes to their finance and investment decisions.
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."
The Forum will combine world-class discussions, facilitated workshops, hands-on exercises, and small-group consultation to provide you with insights and tools that can be put to work inside any company. Participants will be encouraged to bring their own green innovation challenges to the Forum to share - and learn - with others.
Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF, San Francisco, CA www.greenbiz.com/innovationforum
October 19 – 21 Brazil Renewable Energy Finance & Investment Summit
This event will bring leading wind, biomass and hydroelectric project developers together with investors, lenders, equipment suppliers, construction contractors and other key industry players to share their perspectives on the latest innovations and developments in the renewable project finance and investment market. After government officials discuss the future strategy for renewable energy in Brazil, the conference will use an informal, panel-driven approach to introduce the concerns and interests of each group. Networking events will be emphasized to give Brazilian and international delegates an opportunity to develop the relationships needed to arrange profitable deals.
Hotel Sofitel Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/325
October 19 – 22 The C3 (Catalyzing Conscious Capitalism) Summit - Exploring the Edges of Conscious Leadership
The Summit is yearly event in which participants are led on a journey of discovery, dialogue, and co-creation. Participants and presenters include world-renowned thought-leaders and trail-blazing entrepreneurs and CEOs. Speakers include: author Michael Gelb, Whole Foods founder John Mackey, author Marianne Williamson and many others.
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
Building on the transformational theme of last year's Summit, we will be exploring the ways that effective collaboration impacts the ability of individuals and organizations to drive business results and accelerate change. Hear from inspiring leaders about how they used the power of collaboration to create an organizational culture of sustainability and form partnerships with external organizations. Through keynote presentations, leadership panels, and interactive breakout sessions you will receive the tools, frameworks and research to inspire your own strategy for collaboration and innovation. There is also post-conference workshops.
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. The food communities of Terra Madre come together biennially to share innovative solutions and time-honored traditions for keeping small-scale agriculture and sustainable food production alive and well.
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
This vent will focus on the compelling need, in the wake of the global financial crisis, to find platforms of business ethics and corporate responsibility that can be embraced by business and financial investors globally. China is already a global economic powerhouse and as a major driver of global growth, its role in the development of such platforms is critical.
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 24 – 30 Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability Program
Cutting-edge leaders in business, NGOs, and government need to understand how business affects the environment, and how to balance business and environmental outcomes. For the fourth consecutive year, the Stanford Center for Social Innovation again presents its pioneering executive program on the environment for leaders in business, government, nonprofit, and political action organizations. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary curriculum designed and taught by professors at Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment and the Stanford Business School, this six-day program delivers innovative approaches to advancing environmental sustainability across organizations.
This program offers executives an opportunity to 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 University campus, Palo Alto, CA http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exed/bses/index.html
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
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is committed to keeping industry practitioners current on best practices for lean and green manufacturing along with integrating and implementing these principles. This conference will assist you in developing strategies and options for the growth of your company. Using lean manufacturing principles as the base, industry leaders will share their experience for improving environmental impacts, eliminating waste, and maximizing green benefits.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus OH http://sme.org
October 28 CSR Europe Enterprise 2020 MarketPlace
Join more than 400 participants from international companies, business networks, EU institutions and other European and international stakeholders will gather together at CSR Europe's Enterprise 2020 MarketPlace to launch the Enterprise 2020 vision and action plan, explore innovative business initiatives and collaborative ventures addressing social and environmental challenges, and gain insight into European and international CSR perspectives.
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. Inspired by conference speakers and surrounded by the beauty of Ann Arbor, attendees will engage on cutting-edge issues in corporate responsibility, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.
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. 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 tough challenges facing them as individuals, as companies, and as an industry. The CRO Summit will host a capacity crowd of 250 VP and director-level delegates from major European corporations.
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. Our core purpose is to promote sustainable ecotourism, to enhance our local economy in an environmentally responsible way, and attract ecologically and socially conscious individuals to the Keys.
The Florida Keys is a chain of unique and fragile islands. EcoWeek starts in the Upper Keys on Oct. 31-with a Hallow-Green party and runs to November 7th. The Middle Keys festivites start on Nov. 4-11 and the Lower Keys/Key West will party from Nov. 7-14. During this inagural event we will be celebrating healthy living, a healthy planet, and peaceable and sustainable communities.
The Keys, FL 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 – Innovate, Integrate, Inspire
Innovation is crucial to building sustainable business success. But in our fast-changing world, innovation alone won’t get the job done—it must be integrated into strategy and core business. This is what companies need to do to inspire and mobilize customers, employees, business partners, and other collaborators.
Making this happen depends on gathering insights and ideas from a more diverse range of sources than ever before. Companies that understand our globalized, integrated, collaborative world will be best positioned to succeed. They will be the ones that capture increased market share and access to new markets through new products and services that deliver sustainable value. They will create new business models that take advantage of the collaborative spirit of our times—and they will be more likely to meet the needs of vast new markets in rising economies. The result? More prosperous companies and a more sustainably prosperous world.
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
This event will provide a platform to discuss the future opportunities and challenges related to the design, development and commercialization of sustainable products, services, technologies and new business models. Sustainable Innovation 2010 will include invited and refereed papers from academics, consultants, entrepreneurs, investors, technology providers, designers, sustainability, environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) managers as well as other business functions. The event will be a unique learning experience, networking space and an opportunity to think! Delegates will come globally from large companies, entrepreneurs, as well as academia, government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
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
This event is sponsored by The Center for Environmental Innovation and LeadershipIt is a new, one-of-a-kind event targeted to government professionals charged with developing and implementing green programs, GOVgreen will provide extensive educational programs and an exhibit hall devoted to green products and solutions. GOVgreen is free to federal and military employees.
Washington, DC www.GOVgreen.org
November 9 – 10 Engaging Suppliers in Sustainability Conference – Your blueprint to delivering profitable efficiency
Over the past two years, ownership of the sustainable supply chain agenda has moved from the CR team to the procurement team. At the same time, procurement professionals are becoming more aware of the potential savings the sustainability agenda can drive.
Everyone is coming on board – the days of awareness raising are long gone. The next big question is ‘How do you properly engage suppliers in your sustainability agenda’? And, crucially, what are the business processes involved?
Regents Park Marriott Hotel, London, UK www.ethicalcorp.com
November 9 – 13 Environmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show (EPTES)
Now in its third year, EPTES will be held with the China International Industry Fair. Together, the two events will provide attendees with the latest environmental products for water treatment, energy saving and consumption reduction; cyclic economy and waste disposal as well as and best practices for sustainable and renewable energy resources.
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
Climate change is the most pressing issue confronting humanity. It is also a tremendous opportunity. Right now, the only possibility of large-scale removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere is through plant photosynthesis and other land-based carbon sequestration activities. Strategies include: enriching soil carbon, farming with perennials, employing climate-friendly livestock practices, conserving natural habitat, restoring degraded watersheds and rangelands, and producing local food. Over the past decade, many of these strategies have been demonstrated to be both practical and profitable. A carbon ranch bundles them into an economic whole with the aim of creating climate-friendly landscapes that are both healthy ecologically and the source of healthy food. In this conference we will explore this exciting new frontier and learn from ‘carbon pioneers’ from around the world.
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
December 3 Power of Purchasing: Sustainable Procurement Workshop
A workshop focusing on applying sustainable development principles to procurement. Instructor: Joshua Skov
University of Oregon, Portland, OR http://sustain.uoregon.edu
December 6 – 10 Ecobuild America – Sustainable, Green and High Performance Solutions for the Built Environment
This conference and Expo is one of largest green building, sustainable design, energy efficiency, building performance and construction technology events in the country.
Convention Center, Washington, DC www.aececobuild.com
December 7 – 9 Small and Community Wind Conference and Expo
Wind power has emerged as a cost effective, clean, and scalable solution to satisfy growing energy needs. For homes, farms and ranches, businesses, rural electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities, renewable electricity generated and used on-site creates opportunities to make money, save money and be more energy independent.
This event brings together industry leaders, new entrants, project developers, economic development groups, municipalities, land owners and others to formulate and enact growth strategies for small and mid-sized wind applications. Focusing on important topics such as national renewable energy legislation, technology costs, zoning requirements, utility interconnection, tax revenues and investment opportunities, this conference offers valuable information on how best to capitalize on wind technology.
Convention Center, Portland, OR www.smallandcommunitywindexpo.org
December 7 – 9 India Organic / BioFach India – World’s largest trade shows for Organic Products
Mumbai, India www.biofach-india.com
December 8 – 10 Green California Schools Summit – Bringing Sustainability to a New GenerationCome to the nation's largest green schools event for information, education and resources that will help you discover how to take school buildings - including existing facilities - into the 21st century.
Find out how you can save on energy costs, capturing additional funds for basic programs. Get details about funding programs for your school. Discover curriculum resources for integrating principles of sustainability in your curriculum
Convention Center, Pasadena, CA www.green-technology.org/gcschools
December 10 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
January 10 – May 8 Naropa University’s Authentic Leadership Certificate Program
This Program will provide you with a transforming experience of unparalleled improvement, combining ancient wisdom with modern, effective approaches to leadership. Whether you head-up your own small business, manage a department, or direct a local initiative, the traits of a good leader can mean the difference between mediocre results, or actions that produce astounding and positive outcomes. Yet, leaders today face a rapidly changing world with greater demands, rapidly challenging circumstances and broad cultural implications. These factors require a new way of viewing problems, creative approaches and integrated whole-world thinking.
Naropa University, Boulder, CO www.naropa.edu/extend/leadership.cfm
January 19 – 20 The Clean-Tech Investor Summit
The Summit, co-produced by International Business Forum and Clean Edge, and chaired by Technology Partners' Ira Ehrenpreis, is the premier clean-tech investment and innovation event of the year. Held each winter in Palm Springs, CA, the event brings together leading investors, Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and service providers for two days of high-level presentations, conversations, and networking. Attendance is capped at 500 registrants to guarantee the optimum networking experience.
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
Meet the utility scale solar world at this event and learn about the latest market developments, make new contacts and help drive innovation in large scale solar project development. This key annual networking event is a must attend for anyone charged with solar technology development, manufacturing, policy making and regulation plus representatives from financial institutions and utility companies.
Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 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
This is a six-day immersion into the fresh ideas, paradigm-shifting tools, and strategic conversations you need to guide your team, organization, or community through complex change. This program follows the design of the acclaimed Shambhala Summer Institute based in Nova Scotia, which has been a magnet for pioneering thought leaders and change-makers since 2001.
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
From Global manufacturers to finance companies to local installation companies to the savvy consumer, SET2010 is the optimal environment to obtain information on cutting edge sustainable technology.
Sustainable Environment Technology (SET) is becoming a hot topic in the news as well as in your community. Everyone is interested in what they can do to increase efficiency while becoming more environmentally friendly. At SET2010 you can learn about new available technology as well as innovative developments available to you in the near future. Many things we come in contact with on a daily basis are being improved upon and reengineered to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. SET2010 is the best place to learn about SET; by knowing what to ask for from everyday vendors you can help drive the future of SET as a whole.
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
IIn3 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
