June 12 – 14 Strategic Governance and Responsibility Forum
The event was launched in 2007, and is a biennial activity that provides a unique and innovative means for business leaders and CGR champions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to gather at a highly interactive event and discuss relevant issues, share practices and launch initiatives related to CGR. The speakers at the CGR Forum are comprised of global and regional thought leaders sharing principles, best practices and relevant cases, paving the way for MENA to determine its own unique frameworks, standards and methodologies for CG, CSR and Sustainability.
Landmark Hotel and Conference Center, Amman, Jordan http://cgrforum.com
June 13 – 15 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Training: Technologies, applications and strategies
Convention Center, Long Beach, CA www.aeecenter.org
June 13 – 16 Clean Technology Conference and Expo 2011
The Clean Technology Conference Program is uniquely designed to match emerging clean technology solutions with corporate and utility partners and investors. No other event brings together the entire ecosystem of cleantech commercialization focused specifically matching the world's clean industry needs with the world's top technology solutions.
The event brings together over 5,000 technology and business leaders and experts from academia, investment, government, startups and Fortune 1,000 companies.
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA www.techconnectworld.com/Cleantech2011
June 14 – 16 GLOBE 2011 Costa Rica Conference
Hundreds of government and business leaders, environmental managers, and sustainability practitioners will come together in San José, Costa Rica to explore corporate sustainability, business growth, clean energy and climate change solutions, responsible investment, and sustainable urban and rural development.
Meet senior business executives and government officials. Exchange ideas, build partnerships, and conduct business on a wide range of global environmental issues and development opportunities. GLOBE Costa Rica 2011 promises an unmatched setting to promote and expand your enterprise.
Real Intercontinental Hotel, San Jose, Costa Rica www.globeseries.com
June 14 – 17 Living Economies 2011: BALLE Business Conference - Place Matters
June 14 will feature a pre-conference Community Capital Day. Confirmed Speakers: Jason McLennan, CEO, Cascadia Green Building Council; Michael Peck, Founder, MAPA Group (Mondragon); Meg Wheatley, Co-Founder and President, Berkana Institute; Leslie Christian, CFA, President and CEO, Portfolio 21 Investments; and many others
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA www.livingeconomies.org
June 14 – 17 Global Green Building Conference – Building a New Future
As China’s premier green design and construction conference, Global Green Building (GGB) features a broad range of sessions focusing on design, economics, technologies, project delivery models, and products that lead to high performance buildings and minimize the environmental impacts of our creations. The GGB 2011 aims to provide a highly professional forum that promotes collaborative excellence between stakeholders. It will bring together key stakeholders and expert speakers from around the world to promote eco-friendly design and construction methods and solutions that foster green building development.
Hotel Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel, Shanghai, China www.szwgroup.com/2011/greenbuilding
June 15 Basecamp SRI – Inspire, Collaborate, Acclimate
Our regional BaseCamps are mini-conferences designed for investment professionals who work with socially conscious investors. Agendas are packed full of timely information that an advisor can take back and use in conversation with clients the next day.
New York, NY http://basecampsri.firstaffirmative.com
June 15 – 17 Africa Roundtable and Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
This an industry flagship event attracting the best of Africa’s leading figures and decision-makers to immediately spark off conversations and discussions about Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa. It will also bring counterparts from Europe, UK and the USA for peer reviews and best practices.
Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria www.ar-csr.com
June 16 – 17 Pathways to Social Responsibility Conference: Creating the framework for a better tomorrow
Communities and organizations around the globe are creating the framework for a better tomorrow. As we grow a more socially responsible culture, we look to quality tools and methodologies to show us the way.
Speakers include: Aron Cramer of Business for Social Responsibility; John Elkington of Volans; Kathy Mulvany of Cisco.
Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, CA http://asq.org/conferences/social-responsibility/index.html
June 16 – July 27 The 2011 Unreasonable Institute – International accelerator and Investor in high-impact entrepreneurs
The Unreasonable Institute is a mentor-intensive acceleration program for early-stage entrepreneurs from around the world tackling social and environmental problems. Each year, the Institute unites 25 entrepreneurs from every corner of the globe to live under the same roof for a summer. These entrepreneurs receive training from 60 world-class mentors, form relationships with 30 investment funds, receive legal advice & design consulting, and pitch to hundreds of investors and partners in two U.S. cities. The goal is to enable these ventures to sustain themselves financially and to measurably improve the lives of at least one million people.
Boulder, CO http://unreasonableinstitute.org/2011-institute
June 17 – 19 The annual Energy Fair presented by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. It is the largest Renewable Energy Fair in the U.S.
ReNew the Earth Institute, Custer, WI http://www.the-mrea.org/energy_fair.php
June 20 – 21 Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) Wall Street
This event is the meeting place for financiers, investors and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals and drive forward the future of the industry.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, NY www.reffwallstreet.com
June 20 – 22 Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2011 – Creating Value, Making a Difference
This event covers important issues for socially responsible investors, including Canada's oil sands and investor engagement, development rights and aboriginal communities, practical investment solutions to the world's sustainability challenges, trends and opportunities in renewable energy investment, SRI branding, impact investing, and much more.
Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC Canada http://sioconference.com
June 21 – 22 Social & Environmental Risk Management Conference USA – Implementation, innovation ands inspiration for the extractive industry
Doubletree Hotel, Houston, TX www.ethicalcorp.com
June 21 – 22 Solar South Africa Conference - Realising the Potential of Large-Scale Solar Power Generation in South Africa
Network with investors from key international project finance organizations to find out what you need to achieve before your project is bankable. From government incentive schemes to risk mitigation, this forum will equip you with the information you need to secure project finance.
Southern Sun Grayton Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa www.greenpowerconferences.com
June 22 – 23 The 2011 European Ocean Energy Association Conference
Following on from the success of last year's event, the 2011 congress will offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the leading technology developers, policy makers, industrial players, supply chain partners, utilities and investors.
This year’s event will focus on the next steps to commercialization and will create a networking platform for the European ocean energy community. Policy makers, potential investors and supply chain partners will come together to examine the business and socio-economic opportunities offered by the growing ocean energy industry.
Brussels, Belgium www.greenpowerconferences.com
June 22 – 24 The annual LOHAS Conference – Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability
The event where you can learn how business, media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting your business via LOHAS.
St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, CO www.lohas.com
June 23 – 26 Transformational Speaking Immersions with Gail Larsen
Bishops Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, NM www.realspeaking.net
June 23 – 26 SVN Europe Conference: Get on the Dance Floor - Inspiring Moves in Sustainability
In the fresh air of the North Sea you will meet more than 250 Social Venturists from Europe, USA, Latin America, Asia and Africa. Meet, learn, join and expand your networks across cultures, disciplines and generations. This conference is a real business event. Combine, brainstorm, join forces, invest or attract investors. Get on the dance floor and do business!
Looking to the myriad of business initiatives in sustainability and social ventures one will get very excited. All over the globe hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, idealists and youngsters have understood the signs of the time. Let’s make planet earth a better place for all.
Social Venture Network is the network that empowers social entrepreneurs in their efforts to create businesses that contribute to a better world. It is not the profit that is leading, but the value delivered to society.
Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands www.svnnederland.nl/svneurope
June 23 – 28 Cultivating Women's Leadership Training
Cultivating Women's Leadership assembles women of diverse cultures, ages, perspectives and backgrounds to learn from and with each other.
Ocamora Retreat Center, Northern New Mexico www.bioneers.org/campaigns/cultivating-womens-leadership
June 24 – 26 The New World FEST – Festival of Eco-friendly Science & Technology
Cool Science, a smart future and the greening of the planet
Santa Monica, CA www.thenewworldfest.com/santa-monica
June 24 - July 1 Authentic Leadership in Action (ALIA) Summer Institute
Ohio State University Union Building, Columbus, OH www.aliainstitute.org
June 26 – 29 USSEE Conference - Building a Green Economy
The U.S. Society for Ecological Economics plans a national conference every two years (alternating with the International Society's Biennial Conference) highlighting the latest research and education initiatives in ecological economics, and bringing together an interdisciplinary group of academics and practioners to analyze society's most pressing social and environmental problems, and design the solutions for a sustainable future.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI https://www.msu.edu/~ussee
June 26 – 29 Your Social Purpose Enterprise Training with Joel Solomon
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada www.hollyhock.ca
June 26 – July 1
Forest Stewardship Council - FSC General Assembly
The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body. Every three years, members of the social, environmental and economic chambers of FSC come together to discuss a sustainable future for the world’s forests and the people who inhabit them.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia www.ga.fsc.org/generalassembly.html
June 27 – 29 The annual Biomimicry Education Summit
The Summit brings together practicing biomimicry professors, K-12 teachers, and instructors from around the world to engage, collaborate, and network. Experienced biomimicry educators share the challenges and solutions they’ve discovered in their classrooms, and glean new insights, materials, and support from the education staff at The Biomimicry Institute. If you are bringing biomimicry into your classroom or would like to know more about how to integrate biomimicry into your learning materials, please consider attending our annual meeting.
Cleveland, OH www.biomimicryinstitute.org
June 28 – 29 The annual SusCon – International Conference on Sustainable Business and Consumption
Join companies, NGOs and politicians to discuss pressing environmental issues, with a particular emphasis on the scarcity of land and water resources. New business models, such as social business, innovations and concrete activities for preserving these resources will be the main focus. Last year at SusCon 2010, around 270 delegates from 28 countries
representing businesses, politics, NGOs and the media participated in the event.
NurnbergMesse exhibition fair grounds, Nuremberg, Germany www.suscon.net
June 29 – 30 AEBIOM European Bioenergy Conference & RENEXPO Bioenergy Europe
Albert Hall, Brussels, Belgium www.renexpo-bioenergy.eu
June 30 – July 2 The annual Bioneers Global Conference - Towards a Sustainable Civilization: Breakthrough Visions, Solutions and Practices from Innovative Leaders from around the World
This event will have a mixed audience of senior and junior leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers from business, government, academia, civil society, philanthropy, and women leaders, from around the world.
Bioneers, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2010, has been at the forefront of shaping a sustainable civilization by connecting economics, ecology, biomimicry, traditional knowledge, urban planning, new mobility, renewable energy, responsible finance, holistic medicine and healthy food systems, community engagement and progressive leadership. As a new dominant paradigm and the required systemic architecture are beginning to become a reality, Bioneers Global is helping realize a real-world transformation by connecting many of the most innovative and successful visions, solutions and practices from around the world.
Speakers include: Janine Benyus, David Orr, Nina Simons, Kenny Ausubel, Paul Stamets and many others
Amsterdam, The Netherlands www.bioneers.org
JULY 2011
July 5 – 8 The annual Microfinance Investment Summit – Geneva edition
This event is where financial institutions, DFIs, IFIs, private equity investors, fund managers, MFIs, MIVs and all other major stakeholders meet, collaborate, and share best practices for success in microfinance investing.
Geneva, Switzerland www.microfinancesummit.com
July 6 – 7 Global Wind power Finance and Investment Conference – Where the wind power and finance industries meet to do business
London, United Kingdom www.greenpowerconferences.com
July 11 – 15 TEDGlobal 2011 Conference – The Stuff of Life
What is life? And how can it be better lived? We invite you on a journey of tantalizing mystery and thrilling possibilities. From the secrets of the biological processes that take place in our body, to the cultural constructs that take place in our society, TEDGlobal 2011 will be a celebration of life in all its forms. During four days, with 50-plus speakers and performers from all over the world, in the inspiring atmosphere of Oxford, we will look at who we are, what we do, and how we relate to each other and to other living organisms. We will analyze the resources, technologies and skills that make life possible and keep it going -- and the many things that make it interesting, enjoyable and worthwhile. We will explore themes that are basic to our humanity, and those that threaten it.
International Conference Center, Edinburgh, Scotland http://conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2011
July 11 – 14 Clean Technology Investment World Conference – Asia 2011
This conference is where Asian Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Captial and fund players meet global clean technology innovators, financiers and advisories to discuss and identify capital raising & investment opportunities, access licensing rights to new innovative technologies and form strategic partnerships in clean technology globally.
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore www.terrapinn.com/2011/clean-technology-investment-world-asia
July 12 – 14 The Intersolar North America Conference & Exhibition
Since its establishment in 2008, the exhibition and conference have developed into the premier platform for the solar industry in North America. Intersolar North America focuses on photovoltaics and solar thermal technology and has very quickly established itself among manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and service providers as an international industry meeting point
Moscone Center West, San Francisco, CA www.intersolar.us
July 14 Basecamp SRI – Inspire, Collaborate, Acclimate
Our regional BaseCamps are mini-conferences designed for investment professionals who work with socially conscious investors. Agendas are packed full of timely information that an advisor can take back and use in conversation with clients the next day.
Chicago, IL http://basecampsri.firstaffirmative.com
July 14 – 15 Green Homes and Sustainable Communities Conference - Presented with Enterprise
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New Orleans, LA www.ipedinc.net
July 19 – 20 Multicultural Women’s National Conference
The Multicultural Women’s National Conference is THE diversity event of the year, where high-achieving high-potential women from all races/ethnicities come together to explore and leverage their strengths for workplace success.
This two-day national conference deepens the conversation about race and gender in the workplace, attracting hundreds of attendees from major corporations, and honors the Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women.
Sheraton Hotel & Towers, New York, NY www.workingmother.com
July 19 – 22 The NBJ Summit 2011
The NBJ Summit is an intimate, invitation-only networking event where top-level executives from leading companies in the health and nutrition industry discuss strategic business issues, market conditions, competitive challenges, and branding/product strategies.
St Regis Monarch Beach Hotel, Dana Point, CA www.nbjsummit.com
July 20 – 23 Third International Conference on Travelers' Philanthropy
Travelers’ philanthropy is a relatively new concept, but it is rapidly growing into a worldwide movement and becoming part of the definition of responsible travel. At its core, travelers’ philanthropy is about tourism businesses and travelers ‘giving back’ to tourism destinations by providing financial support, volunteer expertise, and material contributions to local projects and community initiatives. CREST hosted previous International Travelers’ Philanthropy Conferences at Stanford University, California, USA in 2004 and in Arusha, Tanzania in 2008.
San Jose and Monteverde, Costa Rica www.travelersphilanthropy.org/conference
July 20 – 24 IONS International Conference - Noetic 2.0: Tools and Technologies for a World Transforming
Our goal at this event is to create one of the most memorable and rejuvenating experiences of your life—complete with insightful presentations, music, celebration, and community as we discover and apply the best practices for transforming our world.
IONS has gathered a unique collection of inspiring, thoughtful, and visionary people to address this unique moment in our collective unfolding including: Deepak Chopra, Joanna Macy, PhD, Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, Edgar Mitchell, PhD, Marilyn Schlitz, PhD, Brian Swimme, PhD, Jean Watson, PhD, RN, and Rupert Sheldrake, PhD.
Westin Market Street Hotel, San Francisco, CA www.noetic.org/events/ions-conference
July 24 – 29 The Art of Leadership Training with Robert Gass
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada www.hollyhock.ca
July 24 – 31 Center for Popular Economics 2001 Summer Institute – Media, Democracy and the Economy
Smith College, Northampton, MA www.populareconomics.org
July 26 – 29 2011 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry - Energy Productivity in Industry: Partners and Opportunities
Energy is essential to industry. Just as industry has cut costs and optimized production over the last several decades by increasing its labor productivity, the next several decades will see industry achieve even greater savings by increasing its energy productivity. Energy productivity is a lean-style way of expanding energy efficiency beyond the traditional definition to include new forms of energy, new processes to use them, and recovery of waste energy streams. Maximizing energy productivity will require all interested stakeholders to form effective partnerships.
The focus will be to bring these stakeholder groups together. Participants from around the world will gather for three days to discuss technical, policy, financing, and program issues related to increasing energy productivity in industry.
Conference Center, Niagara Falls, NY www.aceee.org/conferences/2011/ssi
AUGUST 2011
August 1 – 3 The Green Sports Summit
At the Green Sports Summit learn from “best in class” professional sports leaders about how they reduced their environmental impact and connect with others making a difference in sports.
World Trade Center, Portland, OR www.greensportsalliance.org
August 1 – 5 NCER - The National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration
NCER is an interdisciplinary conference on large scale ecosystem restoration presenting state-of-the art science and engineering, planning and policy in a partnership environment.
Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/NCER2011/index.html
August 14 – 19 How to Grow a Thriving Social Enterprise Workshop: Best Practices from Social Venture Network Members
Led by Mark Albion, author, professor and social entrepreneur; Margot Fraser, Founder of Birkenstock USA; Lisa Lorimer, former President and Owner of Vermont Bread Company; Kevin Lynch, President of Rebuild Resources Inc.; and Mal Warwick, author, entrepreneur, and editor of the Social Venture Network book series.
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA www.esalen.org
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.
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Canada www.ecocity2011.com
SEPTEMBER 2011
September 3 – 5 The Mother Earth News Fair
Hundreds of workshops, livestock demonstrations, eco-friendly marketplace, organic and local food and beverages, organic gardening, and entertainment
Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael, CA www.motherearthnews.com/fair/sanrafael.aspx
September 3 – 23 IPC 10 – Jordan 2011 International Permaculture Conference
The IPC10 in Jordan will bring together some of the world's most capable permaculture practitioners, teachers, visionaries and activists, enabling them to share their combined wealth of knowledge, experience and inspiration with the people of Jordan, each other, and the world at large. The result is expected to be increased efficiency at bringing permaculture's strong tendency to get to the heart of water, soil, energy and other global problems - by dealing with their root causes in holistic ways - to the people who need it most.
Amman and Wadi Um, Jordan www.ipcon.org
September 5 – 9 European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition
The EU PVSEC is an international Conference for Photovoltaic Research and Technology, Industry and Application, and at the same time a leading PV Industry Exhibition. Around 300 Plenary and Oral Presentations, over 1,000 Visual Poster Presentations, several workshops, as well as specific PV Industry for a are part of the EU PVSEC Programme. This global event uniquely combines scientific, technological and industrial issues from the perspective of research and development, industry, utilities, politics, architecture and end-users. It is considered to be the world’s leading science-to-science, business-to-business and science-to-industry platform for the global PV solar sector.
CCH Congress Centre & International Fair, Hamburg, Germany www.photovoltaic-conference.com
September 11 – 14 The annual Compliance and Ethics Institute
This is the primary education and networking event for professionals around the world un compliance and ethics.
Las Vegas, NV www.corporatecompliance.org
September 13 – 15 Sustainable Forestry Initiative 2011 SFI Annual Conference – The Bigger Picture: Integrity, Conservation & Community
The immense value of diverse partnerships at every link of the supply chain was on display at the 15th annual SFI conference – SFI Program: Power of Partnerships – which was attended by more than 200 people representing small and large landowners, government, professional foresters, conservation groups, academia, aboriginal communities, auditors, buyers, forest products companies and biologists.
Hilton Hotel, Burlington, Vermont www.sfiprogram.org
September 13 – 15 First International Conference on Lake Sustainability
The first international conference on Lake Sustainability aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from a wide range of different disciplines involved in the study of lake environments and ecosystems.
The conference will deal with all topics related to the behavior of lakes, including physical, biological, pollution, water resources management, socio-economic aspects, restoration and exploitation and many others as given in the conference topics. Because of the complexity of the problems, the list only includes a summary of the most important issues, other topics related to lake sustainability will also be considered.
New Forest, UK www.wessex.ac.uk/11-conferences/lakesustainability-2011.html
September 14 – 18 The annual Social Venture Institute with Joel Solomon and Pam Chaloult
Hollyhock Institute, Cortes Island, BC Canada www.hollyhock.ca or www.svn.org
September 15 – 16 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
Four Seasons Hotel, Tokyo, Japan www.tbliconference.com
September 16 – 18 The New World FEST – Festival of Eco-friendly Science & Technology
Cool Science, a smart future, and the greening of the planet
Milwaukee, WI www.thenewworldfest.com
September 19 – 21 ESTC 2011 Conference on Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism – Lead, Sustain, Engage
Westin Resort and Spa, Hilton Head Island, SC www.ecotourismconference.org
September 19 – 21 World Resources Forum 2011
This event is a science-based platform to exchange knowledge about the economic, political and environmental implications of global resource use. WRF promotes innovation for resource productivity by building bridges between researchers and policymakers, business, NGO's and the public
Davos, Switzerland www.worldresourcesforum.org
September 19 – 22 Clinton Global Initiative 2011 Annual Meeting
The CGI Annual Meeting is an invitation-only event held each September in New York City for heads of state, chief executives of companies, directors of major nonprofits, and other global leaders. For four days, members make new connections and share insights and ideas. They learn about creative approaches taken by organizations around the world. They hear from inspiring speakers who come from different sectors, different countries, and different points of view. They analyze what works, and what doesn't. Then they take that knowledge and use it to create programs that effect meaningful and lasting change in the world.
New York, NY www.clintonglobalinitiative.org
September 20 – 22 Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Expo – RETECH2011
Share your ideas with renewable energy leaders from around the world!
RETECH 2011 will again build on its tradition of assembling an unparalleled program of leaders representing the renewable energy technology industry, the power generation industry, the fuels industry, the financial sector, and local, state, federal and foreign government agencies.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC www.RETECH2011.com
September 21 – 23 The International Society of Sustainability Professionals Conference (ISSP)
This is ISSP's first face-to-face conference. Come to beautiful Portland to network, learn and co-create. In addition to cutting edge topic presentations, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of our profession and hone your skills as a professional through working sessions. In addition ISSP will be offering pre-conference events: a site visit tour to some of the most progressive sustainability organizations in the country as well as one of our certificate workshops in a new, live one-day format.
Doubletree Hotel at Lloyd center, Portland, OR www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org/issp-conference-2011
September 21 – 24 Natural Products Expo East and All Things Organic
Convention Center, Baltimore, MD www.expoeast.com
September 24 – 25 The Mother Earth News Fair
Hundreds of workshops, livestock demonstrations, eco-friendly marketplace, organic and local food and beverages, organic gardening, and entertainment
Seven Springs Mtn. Resort, Seven Springs, PA www.motherearthnews.com/fair/sevensprings.aspx
September 26 – 27 Commit Forum 2011 – Changing the Competitive Equation
The Forum, the result of a partnership of SharedXpertise Media and world’s largest stock market NYSE Euronext, is a year-long campaign featuring 18 world-leading corporate citizens and culminating in the largest-ever corporate responsibility (CR) event in NYC. The theme is reflecting CR’s power to create competitive advantage for superior corporate citizens. It will bring together over 2,000 stakeholder leaders and 18 of the world’s most committed 100 Best Corporate Citizens List brands at the two-day event
NYSE & Javits Center, New York, NY www.commitforum.com
September 26 – 27 Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) West
This event is the meeting place for financiers, investors and renewable energy project developers to network, strike deals and drive forward the future of the industry.
Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco, CA www.reffwest.com
September 28 – 29 ASRIA – Tenth Anniversary Conference: Focus on Institutional Investors & Corporate Disclosure
Asian Socially Responsible Investing Association (AsrIA) conference will follow immediately after a major institutional investor meeting in Hong Kong September 27. An important focus of the ASrIA conference will be on increasing support from Asia’s institutional investors for integrating ESG criteria into investment analysis. Other conference themes will include corporate disclosure and engagement, and SRI trends in China.
Hong Kong http://conference.asria.org/2011
September 28 – 29 World Biofuels Markets Brazil Conference – Where the Biofuels World meets to so business
With a focus on technological advances, innovation, finance and investment and the culture of partnerships in first and second generation biofuels – this event will truly cater for both local and international key industry players. We will explore the opportunities and challenges that advanced biofuels represent for the country and the feedstocks which will open up a new window of opportunity for sustainable energy production.
Sao Paulo, Brazil www.greenpowerconferences.com
September 28 – 30 West Coast Green Conference – Where Innovation and Opportunity Converge
This event is the world's leading interactive conference on green innovation for the built environment.
As the only event hosting the entire chain of industry professions, West Coast Green sets the agenda for the green economy and drives its success for the coming year.
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA http://westcoastgreen.com
OCTOBER 2011
October 1 – 2 The Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Green Festivals are a celebration of what's working in our communities – for people, business, investors, and the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and a strong economy. Join us at the nation's premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Meet authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; family programming; and cultural events.
New York, NY www.greenfestivals.com
October 2 – 5 The annual SRI in the Rockies Conference – The Future of Investing
SRI in the Rockies is the premier annual gathering of investors and investment professionals working to direct the flow of investment capital in more positive, healthy, and transformative ways. Speakers: Joel Makower, the chairman and executive editor of GreenBiz Group; Philippe Cousteau of EarthEcho Intl; Ellen Brown of Public Banking Institute and many more.
Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA www.sriintherockies.com
October 2 – 6 Brita Climate Ride 2011 California – The road to the green future starts here
Climate Ride California is a gorgeous cycling adventure that begins in California's historic Redwood Empire near Eureka, travels along the scenic coast and ventures into the famed Russian River Valley before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. Climate Ride California is more than a bike trip – it’s an inspiring journey with like-minded people who are united by their passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and bicycles - the ultimate carbon-free form of transportation.
Down the California Coastline www.climateride.org/rides/california
October 4 GoGreen Portland - Sustainability Conference for Business
Featuring Oregon State Business Leaders
Portland, OR www.socialenterprises.net
October 4 – 7 Greenbuild 2011 – International Conference and Expo
Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada www.greenbuildexpo.org
October 7 – 9 Courageous Conversations about Diversity Workshop
Led by Lee Mun Wah, diversity trainer, therapist, and Executive Director of
StirFry Seminars & Consulting.
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA www.esalen.org
October 12 – 14 The annual Slow Money National Gathering
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA www.slowmoney.org
October 12 – 14 2011 C3 Summit - Catalyzing Conscious Capitalism Summit
The C3 (Catalyzing Conscious Capitalism) 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. The Summit is by invitation only
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Lost Pines, TX www.consciouscapitalism.org/events.html
October 12 – 14 Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference
This event brings together executives involved in establishing environmental programs and integrating green practices into their companies. The conference’s program will address the key operational aspects of environmental sustainability and compliance for the retail industry, including sessions on energy, waste management, water conservation, store operations, real estate development, supply chain issues, and opportunities for improving corporate social responsibility.
Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL www.rila.org/sustainability/Pages/default.aspx
October 12 – 16 Nonprofit Leadership Skills for Social Change Training with Andy Robinson
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada www.hollyhock.ca
October 12 – 14 The annual Retail Sustainability Conference
This conference brings together executives involved in establishing environmental programs and integrating green practices into their companies. The conference’s program will address the key operational aspects of environmental sustainability and compliance for the retail industry, including sessions on energy, waste management, water conservation, store operations, real estate development, supply chain issues, and opportunities for improving corporate social responsibility.
Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL www.rila.org
October 13 – 17 The annual Bioneers Conference (and Intensives)
Bioneers, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2010, has been at the forefront of shaping a sustainable civilization by connecting economics, ecology, biomimicry, traditional knowledge, urban planning, new mobility, renewable energy, responsible finance, holistic medicine and healthy food systems, community engagement and progressive leadership. As a new dominant paradigm and the required systemic architecture are beginning to become a reality, Bioneers is helping realize a real-world transformation by connecting many of the most innovative and successful visions, solutions and practices from around the world.
The Marin Center, San Rafael, CA www.bioneers.org
October 18 – 19 ESG Europe 2011 Conference – Environmental, Social and Governance
Hotel Okura, Amsterdam, The Netherlands www.responsible-investor.com
October 18 – 20 The annual Work Life Congress
Join the best minds in corporate America as we explore strategies and approaches to creating cultures that work at the Work Life Congress. This national conference—the most important work-life conference in the country—includes outstanding keynotes, stimulating breakouts, “Next Big Thing” roundtable discussions, ThinkFest Solutions, and much more. We’ll also honor the 100 Best Companies at our Gala Awards Dinner, where attendees celebrate the achievements of the 2011 winning companies.
Sheraton Hotel & Towers, New York, NY www.workingmother.com
October 19 – 20 UNEP FI Global Roundtable - The Tipping Point: Sustained stability in the next economy
UNEP FI’s Global Roundtable is the single largest conference devoted exclusively to sustainable finance issues, spanning the banking, investment and insurance industries. Held every two years since 1994, the event has traveled the globe, from Chicago, Frankfurt, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and New-York to Melbourne and Cape Town, among other locations.
The Global Roundtable offers the financial-services community and the broader stakeholder community with an exclusive platform to shape the sustainable finance agenda. With its timely agendas, high profile speakers, and broad stakeholder engagement, the conference is a critical learning and outreach opportunity for practitioners globally.
Ronald Reagan Building and ITC, Washington, DC www.unepfi.org/events/2011/roundtable/index.html
October 19 - 21 The Soul of Leadership - Become An Engaged Leader
The Soul of Leadership is an Executive Education program where you will gain an increased awareness of your own and others’ needs and a deeper understanding of your leadership potential to make a profound change in the way you lead. Dr. Deepak Chopra offers an entirely new approach to the exciting possibilities of leadership, extending his ground-breaking books on success that combine spiritual wisdom with modern dynamic psychology. You will be inspired with insights into group dynamics, loyalty, creativity, vision, security, and achievement - and walk away with ideas you can put into action to bring out excellence at every level.
Instructors: Deepak Chopra and Michelle Buck
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/execed/Programs/SOUL.aspx
October 19 – 26 Low Carbon Earth Summit-2011
Dalian, China www.lcesummit.com
October 25 – 26 Green Economy Conference 2011 – Creating a Green Economy: Pioneering Next Generation Green Companies, Green Projects and Green Jobs
San Francisco, CA www.greeneconomygroup.com/sfconference
October 26 – 28 The EcoDistricts Summit – Accelerating sustainability at a District scale
The EcoDistricts Summit will serve to enhance existing dialogue on integrated performance assessment; neighborhood leadership; green building, infrastructure, and behavior practices to reduce resource consumption; new sources and structures for project finance; and green neighborhood ratings.
Portland State University, Portland, OR www.ecodistrictssummit.com
October 26 – 29 Eco Expo Asia Conference – International trade fair on environmental protection
This event is an international trading platform showcases the latest innovations in environmental protection industries from around the world. It is also a premier venue for environmental professionals from commercial, governmental and non-governmental spheres to meet and make quality business contacts.
Asia World Expo, Lantau, Hong Kong www.hktdc.com/fair/ecoexpoasia-en
October 26 – 30 Authentic Leadership Training – From Burnout to Balance with Annahid Dashtgard
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada www.hollyhock.ca
October 27 – 28 Bulgaria Solar Energy Summit
Bulgaria is on the verge of becoming the world's leading solar power producer with large international solar projects and significant solar potential equal to that of Northern Spain and exceeding Germany by 10 – 15%. Currently foreign investors are racing to Bulgaria to be part of the rapid growth of the solar sector encouraged by the European Union and the Bulgarian Government. The Bulgaria Solar Energy Summit will bring together government officials, solar farm owners and developers, and solution providers to discuss local regulations, investment opportunities and the advanced technologies needed to help shape the solar industry in Bulgaria.
Sofia, Bulgaria www.noppen.com.cn
October 27 – 30 Social Venture Network (SVN) Fall Gathering and Conference
Hyatt Regency Hotel at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, PA www.svn.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.
Based on the increasing popularity of the annual Net Impact conference, we are transitioning our conference from a university setting to be hosted at a convention facility. We are excited our new site will allow us to build upon the best of our previous conference successes, accommodate our growing audience, and embody our commitment to a more sustainable future.s
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR www.netimpact.org
October 29 – 30 The Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Green Festivals are a celebration of what's working in our communities – for people, business, investors, and the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and a strong economy. Join us at the nation's premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Meet authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; family programming; and cultural events.
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA www.greenfestivals.com
October 31 - November 2 The annual Social Enterprise Summit
Each year, hundreds of social enterprise enthusiasts convene as part of an expanding movement to address some of the world toughest challenges.
Chicago, IL www.se-alliance.org
NOVEMBER 2011
November 1 – 4 The annual Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Conference
Now entering its 19th year, the Conference provides participants unrivaled opportunities to engage with sustainability leaders and practitioners to build the business of a better world. The Conference brings together more than 1,000 people from 40 countries representing a diverse array of sectors
Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Francisco, CA www.bsr.org
November 2 – 5 The Social Capital Foundation (TSCF) Conference on the World Economic Crisis and Social Transformation
Maritime Antonine Hotel & Spa, Mellieha, Malta www.socialcapital-foundation.org
November 8 – 9 Advanced Biofuels Markets Conference – Delivering the first billion gallons
San Francisco, CA www.greenpowerconferences.com
November 8 – 10 Quivira Coalition 10th Annual Conference
Presentations will focus on the challenges and solutions for ranching, farming and conservation in the future-- with special attention to the next generation. The mission of The Quivira Coalition is "to build resilience by fostering ecological, economic and social health on western landscapes through education, innovation, collaboration, and progressive public and private land stewardship.
Embassy Suites Hotel, Albuquerque, NM www.quiviracoalition.org
November 8 – 10 Second Annual GridWise Global Forum - Global Leaders paving the way for the New Energy Economy
On the heels of a widely praised inaugural Forum, the 2011 event will again bring together many of the most inspiring national and global thought leaders, top policymakers and cutting edge innovators to discuss the critical need to modernize and expand electric systems around the world. These internationally recognized leaders will be emphasizing the importance of a smart grid for sustained economic growth and the health of our planet.
Ronald Reagan Building and ITC, Washington, DC. www.gridwiseglobalforum.org
November 9 – 10 SDTC Cleantech Focus Canada - From Commodities to Cleantech: Building Canada's Clean Economy
Sustainable Development Technology Canada and Cleantech Group are joining forces to create a premier one-day executive conference all about Canada’s clean economy. SDTC Cleantech Focus Canada will be where industry leaders, cleantech visionaries, and corporate executives gather to get the download on the state of cleantech innovation in Canada, set the agenda for 2012, and make the connections that will drive their businesses forward.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada http://events.cleantech.com
November 9 – 11 SOLARCON India 2011
SOLARCON India is the event of choice for the solar industry in India and is your best opportunity to benefit from and influence the direction of India’s solar market. This best-in-class exhibition attracts highly-focused visitors from across the Indian solar manufacturing supply chain.
Convention Center, Hyderabad, India www.solarconindia.org
November 10 – 11 Opportunity Green Business Conference
Opportunity Green's 2011 Business Conference, you'll interact with celebrated business leaders, innovators and change-agents. Learn exciting trends, critical knowledge and develop winning partnerships to prepare your company for a world where profits, people and the environment are truly interconnected.
LA Center Studios, Los Angeles, CA www.opportunitygreen.com
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
November 11 – 13 Enlightened Leadership in Challenging Times Workshop
Led by Greg Steltenpohl, Founder of Odwalla, Inc.; Myra Goodman,
Co-Founder of Earthbound Farm; and Deborah Schoenbaum, Senior Director
of Programs and Development for Social Venture Network.
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA www.esalen.org
November 12 –13 The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Green Festivals are a celebration of what's working in our communities – for people, business, investors, and the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and a strong economy. Join us at the nation's premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Meet authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; family programming; and cultural events.
Concourse & Design Center, San Francisco, CA www.greenfestivals.com
November 14 – 17 The annual Opportunity Finance Network Conference
Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis, MN www.opportunityfinance.net
November 15 GoGreen ’11 Phoenix Conference
This event is a unique opportunity to learn the latest in sustainable practices for your business. This one day conference will feature a full day of educational panel sessions and networking opportunities with a distinct platform of showcasing statewide sustainable business leader case studies and their success stories to allow business attendees the opportunity to implement best practices learned and create viable partnerships within their regional business environment.
Phoenix, AZ http://phoenix.gogreenconference.net
November 18 – 19 The Philadelphia Social Venture Institute (SVI)
Philadelphia, PA www.svn.org
DECEMBER 2011
December 5 – 7 Geopower Europe 2011 Conference – Turning up the heat on geothermal energy in Europe
Milan, Italy www.greenpowerconferences.com
December 5 – 9 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 6 ESG USA 2011 Conference – Environmental, Social and Governance issues Bloomberg HQ, New York, NY www.responsible-investor.com
== 2012 ==
FEBRUARY 2012
February 1 – 2 Solar Power Generation USA Conference – Where utility, solar and finance sectors meet to do business
Rio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV www.greenpowerconferences.com
February 7 – 8 Offshore Wind Power Conference – Providing a clear roadmap for commercially successful offshore wind projects in North America
Boston, MA www.greenpowerconferences.com
February 27 – March 3 TED 2012 Conference – Full Spectrum
From dazzling technology and leading-edge science to the richest veins of human creativity and interconnection, we are assembling our most diverse group of speakers ever for TED2012, with just this in common: they have something remarkable to share, and they are able to share it in a remarkable way.
Long Beach, CA http://conferences.ted.com/TED2012
MARCH 2012
March 8 – 11 The annual Natural Products Expo West
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA www.expowest.com
March 14 – 15 Responsible Business Convention 2012 and Responsible Partnerships Exhibition
Business Design Centre, London, UK www.responsiblebusinessevent.org
March 21 – 23 The Globe 2012 International Conference & Trade Fair
This event in one of the world's largest and longest-running series dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, the world gathers in Vancouver for three days of thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts; the opportunity to see leading-edge environmental innovations; and participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities.
Vancouver, BC Canada www.registration.globe.ca
MAY 2012
May 14 – 16 The Earth Summit (Rio + 20)
In 2012 the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) or 'Rio+20' will take place in Rio de Janeiro. Also referred to as the Rio+20 Earth Summit, due to the initial conference held in Rio in 1992, the objectives of the Summit are: to secure renewed political commitment to sustainable development; to assess progress towards internationally agreed goals on sustainable development and to address new and emerging challenges. The Summit will also focus on two specific themes: a green economy in the context of poverty eradication and sustainable development, and an institutional framework for sustainable development.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil www.earthsummit2012.org
May 25 – 26 The annual TBLI Conference Asia 2012 – Triple Bottom Line Investing
The largest global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing in Asia
Hong Kong www.tbliconference.com
JUNE 2012
June 3 – 6 WINDPOWER 2012 Conference & Exhibition
Atlanta, GA www.awea.org/events
OCTOBER 2012
October 23 – 26 The annual Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Conference
New York, NY www.bsr.org
NOVEMBER 2012
November 7 – 10 Greenbuild 2012 – International Conference and Expo
Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA www.greenbuildexpo.org
DECEMBER 2012
December 3 – 7 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
NOVEMBER 2013
November 19 – 22 Greenbuild 2013 – International Conference and Expo
Convention Center, San Diego, CA www.greenbuildexpo.org
DECEMBER 2013
December 9 – 13 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
means Greater San Francisco Bay Area,
including Central Coast, CA -- Monterey Bay & Santa Cruz, CA
(In3 founder Daniel Robin is a speaker at this event)
Past Conference Proceedings Online
Innovation for Sustainability
workshop intensive
Held March 6 - 7, 2010
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
