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Purchasing Green In the Commonwealth - Workshop
July 15, 2008; Frankfort, KY
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has embraced the challenge to "purchase green". Together with the Kentucky Association of Counties, U.S. Communities, and the Responsible Purchasing Network, this one-day green purchasing seminar will feature national and local experts who will discuss best practices for purchasing green.
RPN's Director, Chris O'Brien, will be giving a presentation titled "Defining Responsible Purchasing", teaching participants about the environmental context of green purchasing and defining what is green and what is greenwashing. 
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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.
RPN Director Chris O'Brien will be speaking at a workshop titled "How Am I Doing? Measuring the Success of Your Green Procurement Strategy. More
Green Procurement: Sustainable Policies & Industry Compliance
July 30, 2008; McLean, VA
This talk is part of the Coalition for Government Procurement 2008 Breakfast Series. The event will run from 7:30am to 10:15am.
Speakers include:
Registration fees do apply. Click here to register.
Prosper 2008 - The Green Economy Summit
August 6-8, 2008; Santa Rosa, CA
Prosper 2008 will bring entrepreneurs and leaders committed to creating environmentally conscious businesses together with people looking for new ways to create a better lifestyle. Learn how to grow your business without sacrificing the planet and discover the how-to's, the with-who's, and the next steps towards prospering in a new world of social and environmental responsibility. More
GreenGov Conference 2008
August 14-15, 2008; Arlington, VA
"Measuring and Managing Green Initiatives in Government". This summit will help you:
RPN Research Director Matt Kittell 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
Signature Customer Service and Support Professionals Conference
September 29-October 1, 2008; San Diego, CA
"Explore Your Service and Support Options". At CSSPC 2008, Service Desk, Technical Support Operations and Contact Center professionals will come together to share and learn proven solutions.
This is one of your best opportunities in 2008 to learn from a distinctive line-up of respected names, industry experts and individuals from Fortune 500 companies with progressive Service Desks and Contact Centers. More
Massachusetts EPP Vendor Fair and Conference
October 7, 2008; Worcester, MA
This event will bring together over 1300 federal, state and local procurement officials, fleet and facilities managers, and environmental staff. Meet hundreds of buyers from state agencies, cities, towns, higher education and others. The show also features 150 exhibitors of environmentally preferable products, a slate of 10 workshops, breakfast and lunch and a day of activities and networking.
The EPP vendor Fair is free to all public officials. 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
Green California Community College Summit
October 8-9, 2008; Pasadena, CA
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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
