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Green Earth Expo
May 14-18, 2008; Orlando, FL
The World's Largest Sustainable Commerce & Lifestyle Trade Show is the first of its kind to give hundreds of green and sustainable businesses and non-profits a forum to showcase their products and services and network with other like-minded businesses and consumers.
Over 50,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors are expected in addition to:
National Environmental Partnership Summit
May 19-22, 2008; Baltimore, MD
The Environmental Partnership Summit is an interdisciplinary gathering of environmental professionals and assistance providers from diverse sectors all over the country and the world.
This year's theme is "Accelerating Environmental Performance: Pathways to Action". The 2008 Summit will provide examples of environmental leadership that will inspire you to take action. The conference will offer Track Topics on:
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be a panelist for the "Helping Small Businesses and the Environment" panel from 1:30-5pm. RPN's Program Manager Matt Kittell will be a panelist for the Greening the Supply and Purchasing Chain: Sustainability Roundtable from 1-5pm.
Product Certifications: What do they mean?
With Dr. Chet Chaffee of Scientific Certification Systems
May 21, 2008; 1-2pm PDT
The heightened interest in “green” products has caused a proliferation in product certifications. But what do they mean? Can they be trusted? Which claims are meaningful and which and just plain misleading? Scientific Certification Systems is a leading third-party provider of certification, auditing and testing services, and standards, and has played a key role in providing scientific input to many certification schemes. Dr. Chaffee of SCS will explain how terms are being used and misused in the market place, how certification schemes are created and used and how third party verifications are performed. You will learn not only how to become a more discerning consumer, but also how you might get your own products certified. Registration is $25 USD.
National Product Stewardship Forum
June 3-5, 2008; Boston, MA
The Forum will provide an overarching perspective on the state of product stewardship today, as well as information about innovative programs and processes currently underway in both the U.S. and abroad. Speakers representing manufacturer, retailer, state and local government, and environmental advocacy interests will provide their diverse perspectives on the ideals and realities of the product stewardship approach.
Plenary topics will include:
Green Procurement Exposition & Conference - Midwest
June 4-5, 2008; Chicago, IL
"One-stop shopping" for procurement, purchasing and facilities managers. The Expo will feature more than 200 booths from companies that offer Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP). Over 1000 attendees are expected to meet with suppliers, speakers, and consultants of eco-friendly, sustainable products and services.
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Earth Now Expo
June 4-5, 2008; Las Vegas, NV
Business owners, executives and managers will learn how to implement sustainable business practices and discover ecofriendly products and services to help grow your business.
Seminar and panel attendees will learn how to:
Greenfair Silicon Valley
June 7-8, 2008; San Jose, CA
Greenfair Silicon Valley is a two-day business-to-business and business-to-consumer exhibit that will showcase channels to green your business, home, and life. It will include exhibitors who can help you in your green transformation, "how-to" seminars, lectures from keynote speakers, an organic food court, and an organic beer and wine garden. This is the prime event to help anyone become ecologically aware and proactive.
Attendees will find exhibitors with displays and information and hear speakers and watch demonstrations of green products, technologies and services, including:
Exhibitors will be divided into four themed areas: Green Your Business, Green Your Life, Community Green Action Partners, and Green Your Home.
How Environment/Social/Governance Criteria Are Used by the Investment Community
With David Loehwing of Pax World Mutual Funds
June 12, 2008; 9-10am PDT
While there is no universal set of standards that define what a "sustainable" organization is, various investment funds are currently using "screens" to determine whether or not to include companies in their socially responsible or sustainable investment funds. In the absence of any other standard, these screens could become the de facto definition for sustainable business. Tune into this webinar to hear how the investment community is approaching this and whether their standards might help you rate your own organization.
This webinar will explore how investors view sustainability; how socially responsible investing has impacted the market; the difference bewteen SRI and sustainability; and what businesses must do to meet investment criteria. Registration is $25 USD.
Greener by Design
June 12-13, 2008; Alexandria, VA
Greener by Design will present a dynamic program of exclusive intimate sessions with innovative green product designers from some of the most well respected companies in the world.
Designated 'Green' Gurus - speakers and panelists from the program - will hold two 45-minute round table segments, to a limited amount of participants. Speakers include Joshua Handy (method), Matt Kohler (Clorox Green Works), Amnon Levav (SIT Internationa), Dawn Rittenhouse (DuPont), Jennifer van der Meer (Green Design strategist), Lorrie Vogel (Nike), and Dr. Peter White (P&G).
Seating is limited. More
Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) Forum
June 18-21, 2008; Boulder, CO
The LOHAS 12 Forum will focus on the expansion of conscious business practices, market awareness and stategic business partnerships. This forum will educate, shape and influence consumer purchasing decisions while promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
Speaking topics include:
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REACH and the U.S. Exporter
June 24, 2008; Washington, DC
REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, is a new European regulation on chemical management. Complex and wide-ranging in scope, the regulations will have an impact on all companies that manufacture, import, or use chemicals in Europe, and on all companies situated outside Europe that export or whose products are exported to Europe.
If you are in the supply chain of any chemical production and distribution that results in exports to EU countries, this conference is for you. The window to act and ensure that your direct or indirect exports can continue unimpeded is short - June to December 2008. This conference will guide you through the pre-registration process and the REACH Only Representative provision, and answer questions to help you act before your business misses key deadlines to continue doing business in Europe.
For more information, please contact Deborah Collins at DCollins@kellencompany.com or (212) 297-2155.
Green Real Estate 2008
July 16-17, 2008; Denver, CO
Join some of the country's most dedicated Realtors, green industry professionals who provide the products and services for affordable home retrofits and new construction, the green lenders who finance these projects, and other devoted individuals and companies who are making a contribution in green real estate, community service, and environmental protection.
Southwest Greening Government Conference
July 25, 2008; Flagstaff, AZ
This conference will provide a forum for government officials, decision makers at the managerial level and citizens to discuss strategies and challenges for the implementation of green practices into the business of government. Sessions will focus on national, regional and local advances in green government practices, addressing both successes in and tests of developing and implementing practices while managing sometimes dwindling resources and competing political agendae. Breakout sessions will focus on discussions of practical solutions and case studies in green government strategies.
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be involved in two breakout sessions:
NIGP Forum and Products Exposition 2008
July 26-30, 2008; Charlotte, NC
Attend the largest North American educational conference exclusively for individuals in public purchasing.
Engage in professional development and discover new products and services.
Network with other purchasers to find out what they are doing to meet the demands placed on them by their customers and constituencies. More
GreenGov Conference 2008
August 14-15, 2008; Arlington, VA
"Measuring and Managing Green Initiatives in Government". This summit will help you:
RPN staffer Mary Jo Snavely will be giving a presentation on Green Fleets: Procuring Energy Efficient Vehicles and the Use of Alternative Fuels.
For more information, contact The Performance Institute at (703) 894-0481 or visit their website at www.performanceweb.org.
LogiChem 2008
September 22-24, 2008; Atlanta, GA
LogiChem is the premier North American end-to-end supply chain conference that caters specifically to the chemicals industry. It is the meeting place for chemical supply chain and logistics executives to share lessons learned and test new ideas for improving end to end efficiency. As you continue to stuggle to successfully transform your supply chain into a highly visible and lean process, the annual LogiChem conference is a trusted resource you can depend on to arm you with the tools you need to achieve your goals.
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be giving a presentation titled "Sustainability on Less than a Dime: Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Get Green and Lean Started". Sustainability is increasingly an item on the corporate agenda, but in reality the supply chain operation doesn't have a dime to spend on it. The good news is that your sustainability initiatives could actually result in bottom line savings without demanding initial investments. The seemingly small sustainability steps you can take will amount to making a big difference overall. More
Carbon Finance Asia 2008
October 7-10, 2008; Singapore
Carbon Finance Asia 2008 will be the only platform where international CERs buyers and investors meet carbon project owners and developers in Asia to discuss potential deals and partnership opportunities. With Asia being the largest supplier of carbon credits to the international community, this will be an unparallel commercial platform where Asian carbon sellers connect with international buyers.
This event aims to facilitate the meeting of buyers and sellers of CERs across Asia’s key CDM projects. The event also showcases key CDM projects from Asia, latest carbon funds and trading activities in Asia Pacific. More
Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008
October 7-10, 2008; Singapore
Ethanol and Biofuels Asia 2008 links the entire biofuel supply chain from upstream to downstream where regulators, biofuel producers, feedstock suppliers, technology providers, project developers, oil companies, biofuel users, financiers and investors from Asia and beyond gather to discuss viable business ventures, technology innovations, economic applications, financing needs and the latest trends and prospects for the industry. This is an objective platform for buyers and sellers discuss business prospects and enhance the commercial viability of biofuel projects in Asia.
Held in conjunction Clean Energy Asia, this event will provide the highest level of learning and unsurpassed networking opportunities as we intend to bring together decision makers from the whole spectrum of clean energy industry including solar, waste to energy and carbon finance. More
Solar Asia 2008
October 7-10, 2008; Singapore
Solar Energy Asia 2008 brings together key players from the solar energy industry including energy users and producers, manufacturers of energy equipment, parts and supplies, builders, architects, solution providers, investors, analysts, regulators and other solar energy industry specialists to discuss the latest strategic, regulatory, technical and economic issues, identifying viable business ventures and forming strategic partnerships in a fast evolving industry.
Held in conjunction with Clean Energy Asia, this event will provide the highest level of learning and unsurpassed networking opportunities as we intend to bring together decision makers from the whole spectrum of the clean energy industry including solar, waste to energy and carbon finance. More
Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing Conference
October 29-31, 2008; Lansdowne, VA
The theme of the Fall 2008 VAGP Conference is looking towards the future of procurement in Virginia for the next 50 years and beyond.
RPN's Director Chris O'Brien will be speaking at this event.
More details TBA. Please also visit VAGP's website for updated information.
AASHE 2008 Conference
November 9-11, 2008; Raleigh, NC
AASHE 2008: Working Together for Sustainability - On Campus and Beyond offers a unique opportunity for higher education leaders to share their experiences and demonstrate how colleges and universities and their partners can lead the way to a sustainable future. Kenote speakers include the following engaging and widely acclaimed speakers: Lester Brown, Peter Senge, Van Jones, and Vandana Shiva.
Other special events include AASHE's awards banquet (free with registration), field trips to local campuses, a Sustainability Career Fair, pre-conference workshops, a pre-conference Student Summit, a Government Plenary featuring local and national public officials addressing the post-election legislative landscape, and a special two and a half day trade show - Sustainable Solutions Expo: Green Solutions for Campuses, Businesses and Institutions, co-organized with Sustainable North Carolina.
More than 1000 attendees are expected from all sectors of higher education, making this conference the largest gathering of its kind in the US and Canada.
Greenbuild International Conference and Exposition
November 18-20, 2008 (Conference)
November 19-21, 2008 (Expo)
Boston, MA
This year's them is "Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability".
Connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties. More
EcoBuild and AEC-ST Conference and Exhibit
December 8-11, 2008; Washington, DC
Ecobuild Fall and AEC-ST Fall is THE annual gathering place for the federal government and AEC professionals who design, construct, manage facilities, and specify building products, materials and services.
This event is strategically located inside the famed D.C. beltway. You'll gain direct access to the most powerful and important people influencing our built environment and the policies shaping it. More
