May 1 – 2
Next Gen Expo: Where Innovations meets humanity
Making sense and money in the new ecosystems of the economy
Imagine a world in the not too distant future, a world where innovators, inventors, pioneers, businesses and consumers are working together to build better systems for us all, systems outside the box, systems that work, systems that benefit mankind and commit to our needs, better ways for better health, better living, better business systems--new ecosystems that work for the long-term. The weekend will bring visionaries, innovators, leaders and pioneers who are uniting to demonstrate their ideas, their products, and introduce their concepts.
G Star Studios, West Palm Beach, FL
www.next-gen-expo.com
May 2 – 6
Clean Energy Ventures: Creating Innovative New Businesses Through Entrepreneurial Management
A four-day program for senior executives from corporations and government agency or major program leaders to more effectively encourage, lead and manage the clean energy venture creation process.
MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
http://mitsloan.mit.edu/execed
May 3 – 5
Clean Energy Council Conference and Exhibition 2010
Adelaide, Australia
www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au
May 4 – 5
The annual Responsible Business Summit & Awards 2010 – Europe’s Largest CR and Sustainability conference and exhibition
Novotel London West, London, UK
www.ethicalcorp.com/rbs
May 4 – 6
The 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference
The Conference will bring together thousands of community and business leaders, union members, environmentalists and elected officials to transform our ideas into action and to build a revitalized, green economy that creates good jobs, reduces global warming and preserves America’s economic and environmental security. Join us for three days of keynote addresses, informational workshops and this year’s Green Jobs Expo.
Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC
www.greenjobsconference.org
May 4 – 6
The NCBA Annual Cooperative Conference - Cooperatives Transforming the Economy
At this year's conference we will focus on the role cooperatives have played during the economic crisis and how cooperatives can create their own economy by leveraging the 6th principle of Cooperation among Cooperatives.
Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC
www.ncba.coop/coopeconomy
May 5 – 6
The annual CERES Conference – Roadmap for a Sustainable Future
We stand at a critical intersection in the race to create a sustainable global economy. The recent economic crisis revealed just how vulnerable our economic systems are to the hidden risks and uncalculated costs of doing ‘business as usual.’ But each challenge also brings opportunities for innovation.
For 20 years, Ceres has been bringing together companies, investors, environmentalists and other stakeholders to integrate sustainable solutions into business strategy and build long-term shareholder value.
Renaissance Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA
www.ceres.org/conference
May 5 – 7
Living Future 2010 – Building Hope, Re-Vauling Community
The Unconference for Deep Green Professionals
Westin Hotel, Seattle, WA
www.cascadiagbc.org/living-future/10
May 5 – 7
The PRI Academic Conference 2010 – Mainstreaming Responsible Investment
The Principles for Responsible Investment, (PRI) convened by UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact, was established as a framework to help investors achieve better long-term investment returns and sustainable markets through better analysis of environmental, social and governance issues in investment process and the exercise of responsible ownership practices.
Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
www.unpri.org
May 7
Sustainability by Design: Retrofitting our Cities, Communities and Neighborhoods
A one-day workshop examining sustainable cities by design, sustainable communities, districts, and neighborhoods. An interactive sustainable redevelopment design session will be conducted. Instructors: Darin Dinsmore of Regional Planning Partners and Dennis Wilde of Gerding Edlen
University of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://sustain.uoregon.edu
May 10 – 12
EE Global – Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Expo
E Global is the only international event that focuses solely on energy efficiency from the perspective of all energy end-use sectors (buildings, industrial and transportation) and with coverage of all cross-cutting issues – finance, policy, technology and market transformation. Hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, EE Global attracts executive-level leaders from all end-use sectors who are committed to putting energy efficiency to work in their businesses, communities and markets.
Convention Center, Washington, DC
http://ase.org/section/_audience/events1/eeglobal
May 10 – 12
The Sustainable Buildings East: Green Retrofits
Embassy Suites Hotel, New York, NY
www.sustainablebuildingseries.com
May 11 – 12
The Sustainable Manufacturing Summit - Innovations in green products and services
The Summit is the principle forum for manufacturers to meet and discuss the challenges and opportunities of moving to low-carbon, sustainable practices. This year’s event will showcase the companies leading the transition to sustainable and profitable manufacturing and offer the very latest innovations in green products. Through cutting edge case studies and expert panels, attendees will be offered practical advice and benchmarks for their own sustainability initiatives.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL
www.asaseries.com
May 11 – 12
CARE National Conference and Celebration: Create Change and Raise Our Voices
This a forum that brings voices across the country together in a movement that's bringing hope to millions of poor women, families and communities around the world. This two day event is a unique opportunity for CARE supporters like you to keep policymakers focused on issues of poverty, women's empowerment, equity and social justice.
Ronald Reagan Building and ITC, Washington, DC
www.carenationalconference.org
May 11 – 13
The Annual Employee Engagement Conference
Putting communication at the forefront of engagement and achievement
The Bloomsbury Hotel, London, UK
www.melcrum.com
May 11 – 13
Bioenergy Markets Africa Conference
Sustainable bioenergy remains a key part of the global energy solution and East & Southern Africa represents a nascent marketplace. Attendees will learn more about this growing market – meeting the key players and regional representatives, at a time when the region is identifying expanding opportunities for the production of feedstocks and biofuels for use both in Africa and for export. The growing demand for biofuels has sparked a green revolution in Africa and a frenzy of biofuel crop planting and investment.
Pestana Rovuma Hotel, Maputo, Mozambique, Africa
www.greenpowerconferences.com
May 12 – 14
The annual ARCS Research Conference – Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability
This conference will bring together scholars from a variety of disciplinary and methodological perspectives interested in advancing research on corporate sustainability.
Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA
www.hbs.edu/units/tom/conferences/2010/arcs/index.html
May 12 – 14
The annual CSR Performance Summit
San Diego, CA
www.gsmiweb.com
May 13 – 14
Grassroots and Groundwork 2010 Conference – Seizing opportunities to reduce poverty and build community prosperity
Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, OR
www.grassrootsandgroundwork.org
May 13 – 16
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
May 14
Energy Efficiency First: A Map to Reducing Costs and Carbon Footprint
This workshop will teach how to integrate energy into management systems, conduct energy assessments, collect data to inform project planning, and execute and document energy projects to capture savings.
Instructor: John Wallner of Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)
University of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://sustain.uoregon.edu
May 14 – 15
The Value of Values: Social Investing and Corporate Social Responsibility
This will be one of the most prominent gatherings to discuss social investing in 2010, and it will represent a unique opportunity for high-level academics and practitioners to meet with one another. A unique roster of speakers from North America and Europe (many of whom are giants in their fields) are schedule to present results of their research.
Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara Univ., Santa Clara, CA
www.scu.edu/business/sifirm/conference
May 16 – 18
The National Green Building Conference
This event is targeted to green building for the mainstream residential building industry. Network with designers and suppliers, attend exceptional education sessions and develop the skills you need for profitable green building.
Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
www.nahb.org
May 17 – 19
The Algae World Summit – Building bridges in the algae value chain
The Summit provides an exceptional venue for all the communities in the algae value chain to come together, discuss the most recent activities in advancing industrial commercialization and report on the progress made towards addressing the key technical, organizational, economic and financial challenges facing the industry.
San Diego, CA
http://infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/248
May 17 – 22
The ASES National Solar Conference – Building the New Energy Society
Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
www.solar2010.org
May 19 – 20
The annual World Biofuels 2010 Conference
This is the leading forum for authoritative analysis of global biofuels, and the best place to network and make contact with the most influential people in the business. You will hear the most in-depth assessments of the most important economic, technical and environmental issues for ethanol and biodiesel, including global supply, demand and trade dynamics, the latest experiences of the roll-out of second generation technology and the action taken by the industry to guarantee the environmental benefits of biofuels.
Focus-Abengoa, Seville, Spain
www.agra-net.com
May 20 – 21
The Energy Efficiency Finance Forum
The event covers financing, new deal structuring ideas or brand-new investment opportunities in the EE landscape.
Standard Club, Chicago, IL
http://www.frallc.com/conference.aspx?ccode=B747
May 21
Land Use Planning: an Ecosystem Approach to Achieving Sustainability
A one-day workshop focusing on how land use decisions effect our ability to achieve sustainability. Instructors: Kevin Halsey and Jason Franklin of Parametrix
University of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://sustain.uoregon.edu
May 21
The GEA Geothermal Symposium
Washington, DC
www.geo-energy.org
May 21 – 22
The annual Cooking for Solutions celebration
This culinary event of the year features great chefs, gourmet cuisine and fine wines. It’s an elegant way to discover how your food choices protect the health of the soil, water and ocean wildlife. Events include the signature gala celebration, as well as food and wine adventures, cooking demonstrations, sustainable foods information fair, and a seafood challenge.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Auditorium, Monterey, CA
www.montereybayaquarium.org
May 21 – 23
The BALLE Conference - Lighting the Way to the New Economy Some of this years speakers include: Annie Leonard, Don Shaffer, Marjorie Kelly, David Orr, Dr. Mark Albion, Michael Shuman and David Korten
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
www.livingeconomies.org
May 21 – 23
GO GREEN EXPO - Atlanta
The Go Green Expo invites both consumers & business owners to learn more about what is available so they can do their part time and cost effectively to make our communities greener, one city at a time.
Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
www.gogreenexpo.com
May 22 – 23
The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
www.greenfestivals.com
May 22 – 23
The annual EarthWorks Expo
Denver's most informative and empowering annual green-living event,
With over 140 green exhibitors, 50 workshops, special programs for children, live music and more, the 2010 EarthWorks Expo promises high quality, practical guidance in all aspects of sustainable living and working.
EarthWorks is an authentically local event, organized exclusively by local citizens and featuring locally-based exhibitors representing premier Colorado-based green businesses and advocacy organizations. Keynote speakers and workshop presenters address topics based on the core vision of EarthWorks Expo: reducing society's ecological footprint; relocalization (producing life's essentials locally); and, greening of the economy.
Merchandise Mart, Denver, CO
www.earthworks2010.com
May 23 – 26
Windpower 2010 Conference and Exhibition
The aggressive growth and future needs of the wind industry has opened new and exciting opportunities for new players to enter the wind market, helping expand wind's growth and strengthen the world economy.
This expansion will require bold, forward-looking action from wind leaders who recognize that addressing America's economic, energy, and climate challenges must be a top priority in the coming years. These leaders will all be at this event, the largest annual wind conference and exhibition in the world featuring over 23,000 attendees and 1,280 exhibitors.
Convention Center, Dallas, TX
www.windpowerexpo.org/2010
May 24 – 26
The 2010 Global Microfinance Investment Congress
This event stands apart as the premier event for microfinance stakeholders from around the world. This is where relationships are forged and deals are made. This is where you will hear industry best practices and the latest strategies for success in microfinance investing.
Industry Leaders from Investment Banks, Microfinance Funds, Microfinance Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations will provide expert advice and strategic insights
Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, New York, NY
www.microfinancecongress.com
May 26 – 28
Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency – Rethink, Rebuild, Report
The GRI Conference attracts thought leaders, experts and practitioners on the topic of sustainability and transparency from groups such as business, civil society, trade unions, academia and governments.
RAI Elicium/Convention Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.amsterdamgriconference.org/site.php?id=36
May 27 – 28
The annual TBLI Conference Asia 2010 – Triple Bottom Line Investing
The largest global networking and learning event on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing in Asia.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so, Tokyo, Japan
www.tbliconference.com/asia2010
May 27 – 28
The Natural Step: Strategic Sustainability for Leaders
Master sustainability leadership skills, network with others and expand your options for creating a sustainable future. Our foundation course gives participants a robust understanding of The Natural Step Framework. You will gain skills and knowledge to make the case for change, apply a systems based approach to internal planning, and guide decision making to achieve sustainable results inside of the organization and out.
UW Botanic Gardens, Seattle, WA
http://www.naturalstepusa.org/sustainability-leaders-info
May 27 – 29
Biofach China 2010 - International Organic Trade Fair
INTEX, Shanghai, China
www.biofach-china.com
May 28 – 30
EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo
EPIC is Western Canada's only green consumer tradeshow and eco-marketplace. Join this three-day celebration of sustainable living and surround yourself with 300+ exhibitors, inspiring ideas, exciting entertainment and smart shopping in one jam-packed weekend.
Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC Canada
www.epicvancouver.com
JUNE 2010
June 2 – 4
Green Business Africa Summit & Expo 2010
The Green Business Africa Summit & Expo is Africa’s first flagship event that brings to the mainstream issues around sustainability in the business environment as well as green corporate social responsibility (CSR). The Summit will provide business leaders at all levels with insight on developing and enhancing profitable and sustainable business enterprises and practices. Successful peers and experts in the field will speak on the many current and future green and sustainable opportunities for businesses in Africa while improving their bottom line.
Nairobi, Kenya
www.greenbusinessafricaexpo.com
June 2 – 5
Rework the World - The 5th Global Yes Summit
Youth entrepreneurs for sustainability (YES)
Leksand, Sweden
www.reworktheworld.org
June 3 – 5
The annual China Eco Expo – Intl Green Building and Sustainablle cities exposition
An international Trade show and conference dedicated to the products, technologies, and services, for green building and sustainable cities
China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China
www.ecoexpo.com
June 4
Sustainable Transportation Strategies: Using Integrated Process, Indicators, and Measurements for Success
This one-day workshop will explore tools for developing sustainable transportation systems that provide equitable, safe, efficient access for all people while reducing carbon footprint and protecting the environment.
Instructor: Susan Serres, Transportation and Sustainability Consultant
University of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://sustain.uoregon.edu
June 5 – 6
The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA
www.greenfestivals.com
June 6 – 12
ALIA Summer Institute – Authentic Leadership in Action
The Summer Institute brings together systems-oriented tools with the values and practices of authentic leadership, creating a unique and powerful learning environment for leaders navigating through tumultuous times.
The week-long program includes skill-building modules led by world-renowned faculty, mindfulness meditation, creative process, and dialogues focused on some of the critical questions of our time. The celebratory 10th Institute will feature highlights from a decade of leadership and learning.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
www.ALIAinstitute.org
June 7 – 10
Sustainable Brands Conference 2010 – The Power of And
Widely reputed to be the most compelling sustainability conference of the year, Sustainable Brands 2010 will convene over 700 brand leaders, top executives from the global brands leading sustainable innovation today, all types of designers participating in this global shift, and an unprecedented list of others. This year’s theme - “The Power of And” - will be explored in depth to inspire and equip participants to begin or continue down their own cycle of sustainable business innovation by building the discipline to continually observe, re-design, measure and communicate. Change agents from companies like Ben & Jerry's, Hewlett Packard, HSBC, Starbucks, IDEO, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, UPS, Kaiser Permanente, Coca-Cola, Method, Nestle, Pfizer, Toyota, Unilever and more are expected to attend again.
Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA
www.sustainablelifemedia.com/events/sb10
June 7 – 11
Global Footprint Forum: Meet the Winners of the 21st Century
The Forum will be a highly interactive forum designed to create the kind of learning and idea sharing that will support government innovation, advance human development, strengthen corporate strategy, and move the sustainability agenda forward in a time of increased ecological limits. We invite you to share, learn and co-create solutions that will bring us closer to a world where all people can live well, within the means of our planet.
Now, more than ever, there is a need for innovative, breakthrough ideas – and through a diverse line-up of sessions, our Forum is designed to stimulate just that.
Colle di Val d’Elsa, Italy, (just outside of Siena)
www.footprintnetwork.org
June 8 – 9
Carbon Markets USA Conference – Seize the business opportunities in the budding US carbon market
Washington, DC
www.greenpowerconferences.com
June 8 – 9
The annual Climate Change Summit 2010 - Copenhagen and beyond: How to gain competitive advantage
Regent’s Park Marriott Hotel, London, UK
www.ethicalcorp.com/conferences
June 9 – 11
5th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum
This event focuses on financial services for underbanked and unbanked consumers. Even within today's financial services environment a profitable opportunity remains in bringing services to this emerging consumer market. Global innovations, technological innovations, the evolving regulatory environment, understanding the underbanked/unbanked consumer, and social impact work all have particular relevance in demonstrating this to be a compelling marketplace.
Doral Resort & Spa, Miami, FL
www.cfsinnovation.com
June 10
The annual European summit in Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment
This event provides a wealth of information on the implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment management. Participate and receive insight and education through panel discussions, case studies and profiles presented by leading public pension scheme executives, trustees and fund managers.
Sheraton Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
www.imn.org
June 15 – 17
The annual All Things Organic 2010 Conference and Expo
McCormick Center, Chicago, IL
www.organicexpo.com
June 15 – 17
Sustainable Ocean Summit 2010
Leaders from ocean industries dependent on marine space, services and resources will gather to develop cross-sectoral business action on Corporate Ocean Responsibility, as part of the global industry alliance on ocean sustainability catalyzed by the World Ocean Council.
Sustainable Ocean Summit participants will include: shipping, oil and gas, fisheries, marine tourism, renewable ocean energy, shipbuildling, marine technology, ports, dredging, seabed mining, seabed cables/pipelines, and others, as well as maritime insurance, finance and legal services.
Belfast, UK
www.oceancouncil.org
June 17
Canadian Water Summit
Water is fast becoming the next 'carbon reality,' demanding new knowledge, language, and planning foresight. Join leaders from business, government, and civil society to help shape Canada’s sustainable water future. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation.
International Centre, Toronto, Canada
www.watersummit.ca
June 17 – 18
Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Conference
The growth of ideas and innovation surrounding corporate citizenship and sustainability over recent decades has been extraordinary—driving opportunities and solutions. Leading companies are making a business out of solving the world’s toughest problems—from solving global water challenges, developing clean and green technology, striving to make inroads against climate change, to enabling people to gain access to life–giving resources they need, accelerating demand for sustainable products, and much more. Join us as corporate leaders share their latest innovations.
InterContinental The Barclay Hotel, New York, NY
www.conference-board.org/conferences/conference.cfm?id=2063
June 17 – 18
Financing Solar Energy Conference
Four Seasons Hotel, Palo Alto, CA
www.ipedinc.net
June 17 – 20
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
June 18
Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework
A one-day workshop addressing comprehensive approach to writing and implementing a sustainability plan. Instructor: Marsha Willard of Axis Performance Advisors
University of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://sustain.uoregon.edu
June 20 – 23
Urban Environmental Pollution Conference – Overcoming obstacles to sustainability and quality of life
This new conference will focus on the latest information about urban air pollution problems and what measures can be taken to overcome obstacles to sustainability and life quality. The role of urban vegetation in storm water retention, air pollution and temperature reduction, green roofs, re-surfacing buildings, reducing asthma and other advances will be presented.
Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA
www.uep2010.com
June 21 – 25
Clean Technology Conference & Expo 2010
This event brings together over 5,000 technology and business leaders and experts from academia, investment, government, startups and Fortune 1,000 companies.
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
www.techconnectworld.com/cleantech2010
June 22 – 26
US Social Forum 2010
The US Social Forum is a movement building process. It is not a conference but it is a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the economic and ecological crisis. The USSF is the next most important step in our struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sectoral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country, and changes history
Detroit, MI
www.ussf2010.org
June 23 – 25
The LOHAS Forum 2010 – Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
St. Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder CO
www.lohas.com
June 24
Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk
This workshop will provide clarity and structure for understanding the interconnected web of climate and energy policies that have arisen quickly at the national, state, regional, and municipal levels. Instructor: Joshua Skov of Good Company
University of Oregon, Portland, OR
http://sustain.uoregon.edu
June 24 – 25
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010 – Building a New Era of Sustainability
Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, NY
www.leaderssummit2010.org
JULY 2010
July 12 – 13
The annual Lean and Green Summit
This Summit is designed as an executive level event. Senior leadership and their entire planning teams should come prepared to address the growing demand for sustainable businesses.
Hilton Savannah DeSoto, Savannah, GA
www.leanandgreensummit.com
July 13 – 16
TEDGlobal 2010 Conference
Headlines remind us daily of the political, economic and environmental woes facing the planet. But behind the scenes lie an amazing array of new ideas, new science, new technology, new social and political thinking, new art and a new understanding of who we are. When you put it all together, an entirely more hopeful view of the future emerges.
Many of the remarkable architects of that future – those who are pushing the boundaries of what is known and expanding the possible – will join us at TEDGlobal 2010, from all over the world.
Oxford, UK
http://conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2010
July 15 – 19
The annual Animals Rights 2010 National Conference
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, Alexandria, VA
www.arconference.org
June 17 – 20
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
June 18 – 20
The annual MREA Energy Fair
This event demonstrates that the future of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable living continues to be bright.
Each year the MREA Energy Fair transforms rural central Wisconsin into the global hot spot for renewable energy education. The 20th Anniversary Energy Fair brought people from nearly every state in the US and several countries around the world to learn, connect with others and ready them for action at home. The Energy Fair is the nation's longest running energy education event of its kind.
Custer, WI
www.the-mrea.org
July 19 – 24
Cultivating Women’s Leadership Workshop and Retreat
This event lead by Nina Simons of Bioneers and Toby Herzlich explores how to most effectively transform yourself and the world
Ocamora Retreat Center, Northern New Mexico
www.bioneers.org
July 20 – 23
The Annual Nutrition Business Journal - NBJ Summit
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 Resort, Dana Point, CA
www.newportsummit.com
AUGUST 2010
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 State of the World Forum – Rio de Janeiro
Also Peter Gabriel and his World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) festival that will be in Salvador, Brazil September 4 – 7, immediately following our Rio Forum.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
www.worldforum.org
SEPTEMBER 2010
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 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 9 – 12
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 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 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 – 19
The annual Social Venture Institute (SVI)
Join mission-based entrepreneurs in a dynamic gathering to share goals, challenges and successes. SVI creates a confidential and supportive environment with inspiring mentors and practical. Problem-solving five day business school. For leaders of established companies and non-profit enterprises, pre-approval required.
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada
www.hollyhock.ca
September 18 – 19
The annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair
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, Quebec, Canada
www.iwa2010montreal.org
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 27 – 28
The annual International Sustainability Leadership Symposium
Zurich, Switzerland
www.sustainability-zurich.org
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 – 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
OCTOBER 2010
October 4 – 6
The annual Social Capital Markets 2010 Conference (SoCap10) – At the intersection of Money & Meaning
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
www.socialcapitalmarkets.net
October 6
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.
Portland, OR
www.gogreenconference.net
October 6 – 8
Annual Provender Alliance Educational Conference
Hood River, OR
www.provender.org
October 6 – 8
Opportunity Green Sustainable Business Conference – being green and being profitable
The world can no longer afford business as usual. Opportunity Green emerged to confront this challenge and bring together the brightest innovators leading the growth of the new green economy.
Forge new strategic partnerships and explore the latest in sustainable strategies and best practices to lead your organization to success.
Get the inside view on the hottest topics, trends and technologies at the premier green business event focused on creating new opportunities through sustainability.
UCLA Covel Commons, Los Angeles, CA
www.opportunitygreen.com
October 7 – 10
Santa Fe Green Building Summit and Expo
Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
www.greenbuildingsummit.com
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 XXVIII
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
The Organic Summit
Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA
www.theorganicsummit.com
October 13 – 16
Natural Products Expo East
Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
www.expoeast.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 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.
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 21 – 24
The annual Social Venture Network (SVN) Fall Conference
Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch, NJ
www.svn.org
October 23 – 24
The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
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 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 – 30
The 2010 Net Impact Conference
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
www.netimpact.org
October 30 - 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 2010
November 2 – 5
The annual Business for Social Responsibility Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY
www.bsr.org
November 3 – 4
The CRO (Chief Responsibility Officer) Fall 2010 Summit
Union League Club, Chicago, IL
www.thecro.com
November 5 – 7
The annual Green Festival – Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social Justice
San Francisco, CA
www.greenfestivals.com
November 7 – 11
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.
Los Angeles, CA
www.theglobalsummit.org
November 8 – 9
The annual CR Reporting & Communications Summit 2010
London, UK
www.ethicalcorp.com
November 8 – 9
Sustainable Innovation 2010 Conference
This is the 15th International conference in the ‘Towards Sustainable Product Design’ series. Discuss future opportunities and challenges related to the design, development and commercialisation of sustainable products, services, technologies and new business models.
Welcomes conceptual and research-based papers covering sustainable innovation, technology, product and service design and development.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.cfsd.org.uk
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 – 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 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 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 18 – 21
The annual SRI in the Rockies Conference
JW Marriott Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX
www.sriintherockies.com
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
DECEMBER 2010
December 6 – 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 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
== 2011 ==
APRIL 2011
April 7 – 10
The annual Social Venture Network (SVN) Spring Conference
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA
www.svn.org
MAY 2011
May 16 – 17
The Tenth Annual Responsible Business Summit 2011
London, UK
www.ethicalcorp.com
May 22 – 25
WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition
Anaheim, CA
www.awea.org/events
AUGUST 2011
August 22 - 26
The 9th International Ecocity Conference - Ecocity World Summit 2011
Montreal, Canada
www.urbanecology.net
OCTOBER 2011
October 4 – 7
Greenbuild 2011 – International Conference and Expo
Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
www.greenbuildexpo.org
NOVEMBER 2011
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
== 2012 ==
JUNE 2012
June 3 – 6
WINDPOWER 2012 Conference & Exhibition
Atlanta, GA
www.awea.org/events
NOVEMBER 2012
November 7 – 10
Greenbuild 2012 – International Conference and Expo
Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
www.greenbuildexpo.org
