|  == 2009 ==
JULY 2009
July 1
Creating Enduring Value: Cradle to Cradle Innovation and Design
This workshop blending EDG's innovation best practices with the Cradle
to Cradle framework developed by William McDonough and Michael Braungart
to create the next industrial revolution.
We are living in a unique moment in time, and Cradle to Cradle principles
provide inspiration and guidance on how to use eco-innovation as a driver
of new product development, enhanced quality, competitive advantage, revenue
growth, and brand benefit. The program offers practical answers for how
business and the environment can thrive -- together.
Through video-based case studies, expert insights, and team exercises,
EDG's facilitators will educate and challenge participants to transform
their thinking and innovate for the future.
Silicon Valley, CA
www.enterprisedevelop.com
/ www.mbdc.com
July 1
The annual Green Marketing Forum
Discover why sustainable companies are performing well despite the economic
downturn.
Mercure, Melbourne, Australia
www.ethicalinvestor.com.au
July 6 – 10
Sustainable Business Summer Intensive Program – Practices
in support of people, profits and principles
Univ. of Vermont, Burlington, VT
www.uvm.edu/~sustnbus
July 8 – 9
BioPower Generation USA Conference - Growing opportunities in
biomass power generation
GreenPower’s 5th BioPower Generation conference will bring together
leading experts from across the value chain to examine the latest developments
in the biomass power generation industry. Biomass power generation has
the potential to play a key role in the future energy supply of the US,
contributing to the sustainable development of the economy, agriculture
and rural communities, whilst helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and energy imports.
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
www.greenpowerconferences.com
July 8 – 10
Wind Power Development Tutorial
Wind Power continues to grow – now with robust Federal support and
the promise of cash grants
Hilton Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA
www.infocastinc.com/winddev09
July 9 – 10
The 4th Annual Solar Summit - Growth, Deal Structures, Tax Credits,
Innovations, and Mores
The Hilton Del Mar Hotel, San Diego, CA
www.frallc.com
July 10 – 12
The 15th Annual SolarFest 2009 – The new England Renewable
Energy Festival
Tinmouth, VT
www.solarfest.org
July 13 –14
The Annual Microfinance Conference: The Investment Opportunity
for Pensions, Endowments, Foundations & Social Investors
Join the world’s leading MFIs, Pension Investors, Microfinance Intermediaries,
and government personnel to set out on a new journey of microfinance investing,
designed to help you to recognize the potential of microfinance institutions
and microfinance investment vehicles to generate profits while ending
poverty. A Safe, Profitable & Responsible Investment in today's Capital
Markets
The Performance Institute, Washington, DC
www.frallc.com/conference.aspx?ccode=B722
July 14 – 15
Sustainability Summit '09 – Technology and Productivity
for the Low Carbon Economy
The Summit will bring together global corporate visionaries, policy makers,
environmental advocacy groups, and many others to discuss how industry
can work together to meet the needs of a planet in crisis.
Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
www.sustainabilitysummit2009.com
July 15 – 17
Stakeholder Engagement - Action for a Sustainable America
Companies are facing more and more pressure from shareholders, customers
and activists on sustainability issues including climate response, water
use and resource management. Drawing on real-world examples and insight
from activist investors and other stakeholder groups, this event will
offer companies best practices in multi-stakeholder engagement.
Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, New York, NY
www.asaseries.com
July 15 – 17
Measuring & Managing Corporate Citizenship Performance Program
Smart organizations don’t undertake significant change initiatives
without having a clear sense of why they’re doing it and what they
hope to accomplish. Most companies today are organizing to articulate
a corporate citizenship vision and strategy. But few have developed meaningful
performance goals for corporate citizenship and even fewer have figured
out how to credibly measure performance and use those metrics to drive
continuous improvement. This program will help you turn the old adage
“what gets measured, matters” into a case of making measurable
what is important to your company and its commitment to address social
and environmental challenges.
JW Marriot at Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
www.bccorporatecitizenship.org
July 15 – 17
The annual Carbon Capture: Status and Outlook Conference
AED Conference Center, Washington, DC
www.infocastinc.com/carbon09
July 16 – 20
The Animal Rights 2009 National Conference
Westin LAX Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
www.arconference.org
July 16 – 20
The annual Dreamtime Festival – Sustainability, Health,
Community, Creativity, Living Our Dreams
Paonia, CO
www.dreamthefuture.org
July 18 – 19
Celebrate Sustainable Santa Fe Festival – People, Planet
and Prosperity
Music, Food, Sustainability Workshops, and lots of speakers including
Jim Hightower and Paolo Soleri
Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
www.worldwellness.org
July 20 – 22
Project Finance: The Tutorial
The best Introduction to Project financing for developers, lenders and
project participants
Also a Post-Tutorial Workshop: Renewable Power Project Finance
Princeton Club, New York, NY
www.infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/pftutorial
July 21 – 22
The 2009 National Multicultural Women's Conference
New York City, NY
www.workingmother.com
July 22 – 24
The 2009 NBJ Summit
The NBJ Summit is an annual gathering of innovative thought leaders and
business trendsetters in the health and nutrition industry. The 2009 program
will showcase speakers and events that highlight the theme: Transformational
Partnering in Challenging Times: Orchestrating a Profitable Future.
St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA
nutritionbusinessjournal.com
July 22 – 24
The annual Carbon Sequestration Development and Finance Summit
Crowne Plaza Downtown, Houston, TX
www.infocastinc.com/sequestration09
July 24 – 27
Taking Action for Animals Conference – The Art of the Possible:
Change Animals Can Believe In
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA
www.takingactionforanimals.org
July 27
The Midwest Slow Money Institute
Central to Slow Money's mission is the building of regional stakeholder
networks -- consisting of food entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, farmers, and
investors committed to financing local food systems. Slow Money institutes
bring together 50 to 100 of these individuals in each region to assess
strategies for investing in local food systems in their communities.
Madison, WI
www.slowmoneyalliance.org
July 28 – 31
ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry – Timing
is Everything: Moving Investment Decisions to Energy-Efficient Solutions
Conference Center, Niagara Falls, NY
www.aceee.org
AUGUST 2009
August 6 – 7
Green Homes and Sustainable Communities 2009 –
The national symposium on Green affordable housing and community development
Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA
www.ipedinc.net
August 9 – 14
The Art of Leadership Program - Presented by: Robert Gass
This dynamic program is designed for leaders committed to making a difference
in their community, business, in education, politics, social change, and
the arts. Learn to empower and engage others in effective action to broaden
the impact of your work.
Engage your mind and heart in an intensive process of discovering how
who you are impacts the results you create, with training in the three
domains of leadership: Personal Mastery, Partnership, Organizational.
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada
www.hollyhock.ca
August 15 – 16
Solfest 2009
SolFest is the world’s premier two-day celebration of renewable
energy and sustainable living. Since SolFest was born in 1996 over 100,000
people have learned how to change the world while having fun. Each summer
SolFest transforms the rural hamlet of Hopland, California, into the global
epicenter of green living. Our main stage, family stage, and six workshop
tents are filled with world-renowned speakers, musicians and artists,
offering keynotes, panels, performances, and over fifty one-hour workshops.
The leading developers and distributors of green products and services
are here too, sponsoring and exhibiting in hundreds of booths and displays
that fill our beautifully landscaped grounds for these two magical days.
Solar Living Center, Hopland, CA
www.solarliving.org
August 17 – 19
The second Food Industry Sustainability Summit
This FMI summit which will bring together key stakeholders in the industry
– including retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, academics, NGO's,
government and industry experts. The objective of the summit will be to
create an opportunity for education, develop new partnerships, and help
the industry move forward with innovative new sustainability strategies.
Nationally recognized leaders from inside and outside the food industry
will address the sustainability imperative, share their experiences and
outline key challenges and opportunities. New industry research will be
presented on the 'sustainable consumer' and a series of specialized sessions
will focus on different sustainability best practices and opportunities
– including energy, store development, sustainable purchasing, supply
issues, packaging, recycling human resources, employee relations, marketing
and consumer relations.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.fmi.org
August 17 – 22
Cultivating Women's Leadership Workshop - Presented by: Toby Lynn
Herzlich and Nina Simons
An experiential training for women interested in developing inner resources
and optimizing practical skills to fuel significant progressive change
in the world. For women activists, philanthropists, business leaders,
and non-profit professionals.
Ocamora Retreat Center, Northern New Mexico
www.bioneers.org
August 20 – 22
American Renewable Energy Day 2009
Since 2004 bringing leaders and educators together to promote the rapid
implementation of renewable energy and energy efficient strategies as
practical solutions to the climate crisis through demonstration, presentation,
performance, film and dialogue
Aspen, CO
www.areday.net/areday2009.html
August 21 – 23
The Money Show – with a focus on Green Investing
America’s leading marketplace for Investor Education and Expert
Advice
Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.moneyshow.com
August 22 – 23
Earthworks Expo- A Celebration of Green Solutions
Renewable Energy, Green Building, Green Transportation, Sustainable Agriculture,
Green Consumer products, resource conservation
Merchandise Mart, Denver, CO
www.earthworks2009.com
SEPTEMBER 2009
September 1 – 3
Social Capital Markets 2009 Conference
'Doing well by doing good' is becoming the mantra of a new generation
of social entrepreneurs and investors. At the Social Capital Markets Conference
2008 we brought together these catalytic changemakers - the entrepreneurs
who want to change the world and the capital that wants to make it happen.
This was a new, first-of-its-kind event designed to bring together the
people and organizations with a deep passion to change the world through
sustainable business. Investors and entrepreneurs found themselves working
to build this new community, gaining encouragement as they realize that
they are not alone, but are a part of something big, important - and rapidly
growing. SoCap08 was an overwhelming success, and SoCap09 is expected
to be an even bigger and better event.
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
www.socialcapitalmarkets.net
September 1 – 6
Animal Acres Volunteer Vacation and Gala California
Green Earth Travel announces a new travel opportunity will enable animal
lovers to both follow their passion taking care of needy animals and sample
the beauty, glamour and trendiness of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and
Downtown Los Angeles. The trip to sunny Southern California blends diverse
sightseeing, event-going and dining with two days of enjoyable volunteerism
at peaceful Animal Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary.
Los Angeles CA
www.vegtravel.com
September 2 – 3
Naturally Boulder Days Conference
Millennium Harvest House, Boulder, CO
www.naturallyboulderproducts.com
September 4 – 5
Lift Asia 09 Conference
Korea
www.liftconference.com/lift-asia-09
September 9 – 10
Cleantech Forum Boston
Entrepreneurs, CEOs, scientists, policy-makers and an assembly of global
forerunners of the clean technology sector will meet to discuss, debate
and forge solutions to the current global economic challenges as they
relate to cleantech. To craft and chart the industry's direction, industry
influencers will address climate change and resource scarcity, job and
wealth creation and the cleantech sector's contributions to the global
economy.
BCEC & Westin Boston Harbor, Boston, MA
www.cleantech.com
September 9 – 13
The annual Social Venture Institute (SVI) - Presented
by: Pam Chaloult, Renewal Partners, Social Venture Network, Joel Solomon
Join mission-based entrepreneurs for a dynamic gathering to share business
challenges, successes and experiences. For 14 years, Social Venture Institute
(SVI) has created a confidential and supportive environment with inspiring
mentors and a practical, problem-solving format. Take advantage of this
opportunity to fine tune business strategies and build long lasting relationships
with business peers and mentors. Get direct feedback for your current
business challenges from a faculty of successful socially responsible
enterprise leaders. Hear inspiring "True Confessions" - personal
stories from experienced entrepreneurs and their struggles to reach success
combining social mission with business.
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada
www.hollyhock.ca
September 10 – 11
The Slow Money National Gathering
Central to Slow Money's mission is the building of regional stakeholder
networks -- consisting of food entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, farmers, and
investors committed to financing local food systems. Slow Money institutes
bring together 50 to 100 of these individuals in each region to assess
strategies for investing in local food systems in their communities.
Santa Fe, NM
www.slowmoneyalliance.org
September 10 – 11
The 10th International Sustainability Leadership Symposium
The Symposium topic will be looking at regaining trust in the financial
markets through long-term ownership structures and corporate governance.
Zurich, Switzerland
www.sustainability-zurich.org
September 12 – 13
The 2009 Natural Building Conference: Small is Beautiful - Skills
for Our Times
Durango, CO
www.strawbaleconference.com
September 13 – 16
Renewable Energy Markets 2009 Conference: Leading the New Economy
Renewable Energy Markets (formerly the National Renewable Energy Marketing
Conference) is the industry’s paramount annual gathering attended
by leading renewable energy and green power industry stakeholders. For
a decade and a half, the most influential key players, including power
marketers, renewable energy developers, large purchasers, retail and wholesale
green power suppliers, electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, government
agencies, energy consultants, and nonprofit experts have gathered to discuss
the major issues facing the industry.
Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Atlanta, GA
www.renewableenergymarkets.com
September 13 – 17
The Healthy Buildings 2009 Conference and Exhibition
This international meeting, hosted by Syracuse University and the Syracuse
Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE),
will provide a forum for exchange of leading research and technology developments,
a unique opportunity to share information on your company’s innovative
products and services, and an extraordinary venue to network with national
and global leaders and professionals in the fields of indoor air quality
and healthy built environments.
This event bringing together 1,000 to 1,500 professionals from around
the world to discuss built environments and how to make them healthier,
more productive, and more sustainable places to live, work, and learn.
Oncenter Complex, Syracuse, NY,
www.hb2009.org/home
September 14 – 16
The annual Renewable Energy Finance and Investment Summit
– Tax Credit Extension, Funding Gap and the New Administration:
Exploring key developments and Investment opportunities for 2009 and beyond.
With the Stimulus Bill being passed and the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 enacted earlier this year, the renewable energy industry promises
to be fruitful – for project developers and investors alike. You
won’t want to miss FRA’s Annual Renewable Energy Finance &
Investment Summit on September 14-16, 2009 in Miami, FL. Now in its fourth
year, this highly regarded industry event will once again bring together
developers and investors to learn, network and initiate deals.
Doral Resort and Spa, Miami, FL
www.frallc.com/conference.aspx?ccode=b699
September 16
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum
Governor Hotel, Portland, OR
www.sustainableindustries.com
September 17
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum
Seattle, WA
www.sustainableindustries.com
September 18 – 20
Sustainable Living Fair – Good for you and great for the
world
The event features numerous ways to sustain our planet's natural resources
with daily choices, big and small.
Ft Collins, CO
www.sustainablelivingfair.org
September 21 – 22
Colloquium of the European Academy of Business in Society
- The Role and Purpose of Business in society: Challenges and issues for
global and corporate governance
The current financial crisis has highlighted deep flaws in past approaches
to the governance of the firm and of economic systems. This year's Colloquium
will therefore focus on the governance of the firm, in the context of
new global governance challenges. The Colloquium attracts each year an
audience of 300 high-level executives, researchers, professors, policy-makers
and other stakeholders.
IESE Business School at University of Navarra, Barcelona, Spain
www.iese.edu
September 21 – 25
24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
CCH Congress Centre and International Fair, Hamburg, Germany
www.photovoltaic-conference.com
September 23 – 26
The annual Natural Products Expo East
Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
www.expoeast.com
September 24 – 25
The 2nd annual Green Trade Network Summit: Sustainable Cities
of the 21st Century
As Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and the eco-friendly city of Dongtan, China
break ground under the direction of CH2MHill and ARUP respectively, great
opportunities exist for Green small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to
supply technologies, services and products for these historical undertakings.
This conference will feature panels, presentations and guest appearances
from the leaders of break-through products and services in air and water
purification, green construction, waste management and renewable energy.
Also, feature presentations on conceptual efforts for American ‘21st
Century Cities’ will be unveiled.
Cocoanut Grove, , Santa Cruz, CA
www.mbita.org/greentradenetwork/summit2009.html
September 29 – 30
Renewable Energy Finance Forum - West
REFF-West is a new 2-day event which builds on two high-profile financial
and renewable energy industry events: REFF-Wall Street, an annual event
hosted by the American Council On Renewable Energy and Euromoney Energy
Events; and Cleantech Investing in the Pacific Northwest.
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.reffwest.com
OCTOBER 2009
October 1
GoGreen 2009 Conference
This is an all-day educational conference that inspires, motivates and
educates aspiring and established business owners to "go green".
Attendees spent a value-packed day connecting with 40 leading eco-visionaries,
experts and like-minded individuals who provided the knowledge and tools
needed to make your business more sustainable and to take your business
to the next level.
Portland, OR
www.gogreenpdx.com
October 1 – 3
West Coast Green – Innovation, Building, Business, Design
The West Coast Green experience is a feast of innovations, ideas and opportunities
designed to expand your business, widen your vision, and stimulate your
thinking with the latest best practices and key players in building, business
and design.
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
www.westcoastgreen.com
October 2 – 4
Go Green Expo
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.
Merchandise Mart, Charlotte, NC
www.gogreenexpo.com
October 6 – 7
The October CRO Conference - CROs and Sustainability
The event will focus on the expanded role that sustainability policies,
cost savings and technologies are and will have on corporate results.
Union League Club, Chicago, IL
www.thecro.com/conferences
October 8 – 9
The 33rd Provender Alliance Annual Educational Conference
Bellingham, WA
www.provender.org
October 10 – 11
Green Festival: Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social
Justice
Green Festival is a joint project of Green America (formerly Co-op America)
and Global Exchange. We’re celebrating what’s working in our
communities — for people, business and the environment. The Green
Festival™ promotes solutions to help make our lives healthier —
socially, economically and environmentally. Individuals along with businesses,
investors, and community leaders come together to discuss issues that
impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs,
products, and socially responsible investment and banking opportunities
that help restore the planet.
Convention Center, Washington, DC
www.greenfestivals.org
October 11 – 14
ISES Solar World Congress 2009 – Renewable Energy Shaping
our Future
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
www.swc2009.co.za
October 14 – 18
Social Entrepreneurship: From Spiritual Values to Social Action
Presented by: Susan Collin Marks, John Marks
Do you long to do something that will have a positive impact on the world?
We envision infusing our spiritual values into the world, transforming
existing systems to create a kind and dignified world for all. We want
to be social entrepreneurs. This program will offer the accumulated experience
of two internationally acclaimed social entrepreneurs. Explore ways to
turn your core beliefs into actions, whether in your community, business
or non-profit. Discover the Principles of Social Entrepreneurship and
tools and techniques for dealing with conflict in your life and work.
Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC Canada
www.hollyhock.ca
October 15 – 16
Cleantech Forum Delhi
Join hundreds of deal-makers, representing trillions of dollars in capital,
will assemble in Delhi to take part in the entrepreneurial diaspora funneling
world class clean technology expertise and wealth into India.
To position itself as a leading 'laboratory' for clean technology, India
has begun to embrace new technologies to address its monumental water,
agricultural and transportation challenges. While global financial institutions
struggle to stay afloat, the Indian clean technology sector continues
to strengthen the Indian economy and create a profit-rich business sector.
Taj Palace Hotel, New Dehli, India
www.cleantech.com
October 15 – 19
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. There are also
Pre- and Post-Conference seminars
The Marin Center, San Rafael, CA
www.bioneers.org
October 17 – 20
The 2009 Opportunity Collaboration
On World Poverty Day (October 17), a group of entrepreneurial anti-poverty
leaders are convening for a strategic offsite. The Opportunity Collaboration
is a working business meeting about poverty alleviation.
The co-conveners are the Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Global
Philanthropy Forum, Social Venture Network, Stanford Social Innovation
Review (Stanford Center for Social Innovation), Women Donors Network,
Worldways Social Marketing and MicroCredit Enterprises CEO Jonathan Lewis.
We know the current economic slump is going to seriously hurt the poor,
not to mention nonprofit and social finance funding. The Opportunity Collaboration
presumes that financial scarcity demands an unprecedented level of collaboration,
resource leveraging and new alliances.
The Collaboration will be an opportunity to expand institutional reach,
leverage resources and forge new alliances.
Ixtapa, Mexico
www.OpportunityCollaboration.net
October 18 – 23
The Economics of Peace - 2009 Sonoma Conference: Transforming
Money, Rebuilding Community, Redefining Wealth
Praxis Peace Institute and RSF Social Finance invite you to participate
in an in-depth exploration of economic solutions to the crisis we face
today.
Speakers Invited: U.S. Representatives Dennis Kucinich and Lynn Woolsey,
James Galbraith, David Korten, Mikel Lezamiz (Mondragón Cooperatives,
Spain), Fred Freundlich (Mondragón University), Vandana Shiva,
Jacob Needleman, Sam Keen, Riane Eisler, Judy Wicks, and others. Presenters
and workshop leaders will include economists, local and complementary
currency experts, representatives of cooperatives and green businesses,
elected representatives and more.
The Conference will showcase some of the outstanding examples of collaborative
business practices that are working today, including the Mondragón
Cooperatives (Spain), successful complementary currencies, green businesses,
BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies), the growing field
of social finance, Slow Money, living wage initiatives, and more. In our
quest to understand systemic transformation, we will also explore cultural
myths and how they impact ecnomic perceptions and systems.
Sebastiani Theater & Community Center, Sonoma, CA
www.praxispeace.org
October 20 – 23
The annual Business for Social Responsibility Conference
Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.bsr.org
October 22 – 23
UNEP Finance Initiative - 2009 Global Roundtable: Financing Change,
Changing Finance
The UNEP FI Global Roundtable has set the global agenda for sustainable
finance over the years. As it travels across continents, this biennial
event attracts hundreds of professionals from the global financial sector
and its many stakeholders in the public and private domains, including
governments, civil society and academia.
Amid the global financial and economic crisis, the Cape Town Roundtable
has become even more timely and relevant as the financial sector reassesses
traditional thinking and practices, and explores the best way towards
achieving sustainable financial markets and economies.
International Centre, Capetown, South Africa
www.unepfi.org/events/2009/roundtable
October 22 – 25
Social Venture Network (SVN) conference
Estancia La Jolla, La Jolla, CA
www.svn.org
October 23 – 25
Green Building Summit & Expo presented by The Santa Fe Area
Homebuilders Association
Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
www.sfahba.com
October 24
International Day of Climate Action
www.350.org
October 25 – 28
The annual SRI in the Rockies Conference – From
Crisis to Opportunity: Investing for a Sustainable Economy
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, AZ
www.sriintherockies.com
October 25 – 31
Business Strategies for Environmental Sustainability Executive
Program
Draws from a multidisciplinary curriculum and delivers strategies to gain
competitive advantage through environmentally sustainable practices. Appropriate
for leaders in business, government, non-governmental organizations, and
political action organizations.
Stanford Sierra Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA
www.gsb.stanford.edu/exed/bses/index.html
October 26 – 28
The International Permaculture Conference (IPC 9) –
Designing solutions for a sustainable future
Pretoria, South Africa
www.ipcon.org
October 27 – 28
The CSR Asia Summit
The Summit is an annual flagship event, which provides the most cutting-edge
knowledge and insights on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the
Asia-Pacific Region. The 2008 Summit attracted 300 leading professionals
and thought-leaders from 27 countries and regions to investigate the top
CSR issues in Asia.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.csr-asia.com/summit09/index.html
October 27 – 29
Solar Power International 09: America’s Largest Solar Event
– Technology, Policy, Markets, Finance, Jobs
With top-notch keynote addresses, 200+ speakers, more than 65 breakout
sessions and dozens of optional workshops, this is the premier place for
expanding your business opportunities and networking with the foremost
members of the solar industry.
The industry has gained significant momentum in the U.S., especially with
the recent eight-year extension of the solar investment tax credit and
growing interest from electric utilities worldwide. With a new Administration
and Congress committed to expanding renewable energy resources and protecting
the environment, the U.S. is poised for continued growth of solar energy.
And Solar Power International is where it all comes together, covering
policy, finance, technology and market opportunities.
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
www.solarpowerinternational.com
October 28 – 29
The annual Renewable Energy Conference & Expo
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Burlington, VT
www.revermont.org
October 29
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum 2009 featuring Amory Lovins
Westin Hotel Tabor Center, Denver, CO
www.sustainableindustries.com/forums/denver.html
NOVEMBER 2009
November 1 – 3
The International Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference
Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, Portland, OR
www.ecotourismconference.org
November 2 – 4
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2009 – Greening
the Tourism Industry in the U.S. and Canada
Portland, OR
www.ecotourismconference.org
November 2 – 7
The International Permaculture Convergence (IPC 9)
Mulanje, Malawi, Africa
www.ipcon.org
November 4
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum
Sheraton Delfina, Santa Monica, CA
www.sustainableindustries.com
November 4 – 6
The Quivira Coalition 8th Annual Conference: Celebration of Aldo
Leopold
Embassy Suites Hotel, Albuquerque, NM
www.quiviracoalition.org
November 5
The 7th Annual Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility: Transformational
CSR – Changing the Game to Fit the Times
This event is presented by Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
(CBSR). John Ruggie, United Nations Special Representative on business
and human rights is the featured speaker.
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada.
www.cbsr.ca
November 6 – 9
Grow BioIntensive Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop presented
by Ecology Action
Willits, CA
www.growbiointensive.org
November 6 – 13
Wild 9 – World Wildlife Congress: Feel, Think, Act
WWC is now the longest-running, public, international environmental forum.
With over 25 years of conservation achievements, the WWC has become a
high-profile platform for acting on complex wilderness and wildlands issues.
WWCs include senior-level representation from governments, the private
sector, native peoples, non-governmental organizations, academia and the
arts in a structure carefully designed to bring together the full spectrum
of wilderness-related views. Broad-based participation, combined with
the spirit of open and balanced debate, creates a constructive, objective
oriented environment, and generates practical conservation outcomes.
Speakers include Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain institute
Convention Center, Merida, Mexico
www.wild9.org
November 7 – 8
Opportunity Green Conference – being green and being profitable
Opportunity Green is a convergence of the prime movers & shakers and
the up & coming innovators driving today's new green economy. We inspire
a collaborative culture of new thinking and unconventional ideas that
pushes change in unexpected ways and are focused on effectively integrating
sustainability into your organization.
UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, CA
www.opportunitygreen.com
November 8 – 14
The National Ethical Investment Week
CCLA, The Co-operative Financial Services and Henderson Global Investors
will be the sponsors of the second National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW),
it has been announced today. NEIW 2009 will be held, and is organised
by UKSIF, the sustainable investment and finance association. UKSIF has
also launched a new website at www.neiw.org to help financial advisers,
charities and financial services organizations who want to get involved
in NEIW 2009.
The second National Ethical Investment Week will build on the strength
of last year’s week, which saw over 100 organizations, including
financial services firms, financial advisers, NGOs and charities voice
their support for green and ethical investment.
National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW) is a campaign that brings together
financial advisers, charities and trusts, financial organizations, faith
groups, NGOS and community groups to ensure that everyone knows that they
have green and ethical options when it comes to their investment decisions.
Throughout the United Kingdom
www.neiw.org
November 9 – 10
Sustainability Summit Paris '09 – Technology and Productivity
for the Low Carbon Economy
The Summit will bring together global corporate visionaries, policy makers,
environmental advocacy groups, and many others to discuss how industry
can work together to meet the needs of a planet in crisis.
Cnit La Défense, Paris, France
www.sustainabilitysummit2009.com
November 11 – 12
The annual Green Business Conference
The conference brings together business leaders at the forefront of the
sustainable and environmentally responsible business movement for two
days of structured networking, visionary speakers, and problem-solving
sessions.
San Francisco, CA
www.coopamerica.org/cabn/conference/sanfrancisco/index.cfm
November 11 – 13
GreenBuild International Conference and Expo
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green
building. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world
come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational
sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and
networking events. Greenbuild is heading to the American Southwest, a
region with unique environmental and social challenges and opportunities,
and the imperative is clear: Green building can and must come home to
all people, boosting the quality of life on main streets across the country
and around the world.
Phoenix, AZ
www.greenbuildexpo.com
November 12 – 13
The annual Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI) Conference Europe
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.tbliconference.com
November 12 – 14
State of the World Forum – Moblizing to Save Civilization:
Ten Year Plan to Address Climate Change
This may turn out to be one of the most important events any of us will
have had the opportunity to attend. We are in momentous times. The world
is undergoing a meltdown of our financial systems, and all of us are being
affected. We are confronted by the escalating effects of global warming,
and thousands of scientists worldwide are saying that if we do not act
decisively soon natural forces may synergize beyond human control. We
are bearing witness to corruption and incompetence in high places, and
yet thousands, indeed millions of people worldwide, are mobilizing to
act.
We need to come together to both understand what is taking place and to
develop plans for moving forward. There is much that we can do both individually
and collectively. The technologies exist to solve our problems. The values
we need are emerging all around us. The vision we must embrace is becoming
clear and compelling. The 09 Forum will profile the technologies, affirm
the values, and clarify the vision. This is why it is so important for
you to participate.
Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC
www.worldforum.org/forum.htm
November 13 – 14
Net Impact North America Conference
The theme of the conference is Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise:
Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers, and it will focus on two
key facets of the sustainability discussion: the role of the organization
and the individual.
Through panel discussions, case studies, keynotes and special events,
the 2009 Net Impact Conference will challenge participants to examine
the organizational processes, strategies, and capabilities that enable
sustainable value creation. More than 2,000 business changemakers who
are driving change through entrepreneurship, leadership, and community
engagement are expected to attend.
Johnson Graduate School of Mgmt, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY
www.netimpact.org
November 13 – 15
Green Festival: Sustainable Economy, Ecological Balance and Social
Justice
Green Festival is a joint project of Green America (formerly Co-op America)
and Global Exchange. We’re celebrating what’s working in our
communities — for people, business and the environment. The Green
Festival™ promotes solutions to help make our lives healthier —
socially, economically and environmentally. Individuals along with businesses,
investors, and community leaders come together to discuss issues that
impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs,
products, and socially responsible investment and banking opportunities
that help restore the planet.
Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
www.greenfestivals.org
November 15 – 17
Investors Circle 2009 Fall Conference and Venture Fair
Washington, DC
www.investorscircle.net
November 16 – 18
Brownfields 2009 Conference- Sustainable Communities Start Here
Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
www.brownfields2009.org
November 17 – 18
Good and Green – The Green Marketing Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL
www.goodandgreen.biz
November 19
Sustainable Industries Economic Forum
Featured speakers: Lisa Michelle Galley of Galley Eco Capital and Phillip
Micheal Williams of Webcor
St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.sustainableindustries.com
November 21
The 4th Annual San Francisco Green Career Conference
San Francisco, CA
www.solarliving.org
November 21 – 22
The Green Living Expo - Long Island
The Green Living Expo will be the catalyst between businesses, organizations,
and consumers looking for information, inspiration, and innovation. It
will provide information to help move us in the direction of a lifestyle
that is both economically viable and ecologically sound.
Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, NY
www.GreenLivingExpoLI.com
DECEMBER 2009
December 7 – 18
The Survival Academy / the COP15 Climate Summit
Here you will learn human capacities of affecting and coping with the
future of climate change.
This is a place where, during the COP15 Climate Summit, participants and
the general public can come to learn human capacities of affecting and
coping with the future of climate change.
The Summit itself focuses on the political dimension of climate change
– the negotiation of a protocol to replace Kyoto, which is an immensely
important but not sufficient aspect of the global response. There is also
much focus on the technological and scientific dimensions of the response
– academic conferences are scheduled, as are green technology fairs.
But where can people go, during the Summit, for the human dimension? To
discover how we need to grow and what we need to learn as people to cope
and thrive in uncertain times?
Different venues, Copenhagen, Denmark
www.survivalacademy.org
December 13 – 15
Ecocity World Summit 2009
The Summit will be held at a critical crossroads for world civilization
in Istanbul, a city that itself is at the crossroads between cultures
and continents. The Conference Series started in 1990 in Berkeley, California;
not so long ago, but in respect to the current environmental and economic
situation we are in today, seems like another era. The Series then traveled
to Adelaide, Australia, then Yoff, Senegal, and on to Curitiba, Brazil;
Shenzhen, China; Bangalore, India and, in 2008, San Francisco, California.
We were, in those years, building a tradition of building an ecologically
healthy civilization. The new crossroads, the intersection of that tradition
with the growing awareness of people everywhere that we need to solve
a problem never before faced by humanity, the very survival of climate
and life systems of the Earth, gives the Eighth International Ecocity
Conference the potential for powerful and extraordinary influence on humanity's
literal building of the future. Joining with us in Istanbul to continue
this joyful, difficult work rebuilding civilization in balance with living
systems.
Istanbul, Turkey
www.ecocity2009.com
== 2010 ==
JANUARY 2010
January 10 – 16
ALIA Europe – Authentic Leadership In Action Program
In turbulent times, how do we release the capacity for innovation and
leadership within and across our organizations and communities? What simple
but powerful approaches and practices will sustain us? How can we work
together to co-create the bright new systems of the future?
We are pleased to announce that the ALIA Institute will host a five-day
immersion in the paradigm-shifting skills, tools, and mindsets leaders
need to navigate through times of rapid change and complexity.
ALIA Europe features Meg Wheatley, Toke Moeller, Miha Pogacnik & others
Mennorode Conference Centre, The Netherlands
www.aliainstitute.org
January 22 – 24
Go Green Expo
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.
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
www.gogreenexpo.com
FEBRUARY 2010
February 9 – 11
Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference
Denver, CO
www.greenmeetings.info/conference.htm
February 23 – 25
Renewable Energy World North America Conference & Exposition
The conference offers a worldwide audience who will hear papers, panel
discussions and presentations during technical sessions related to technology,
markets, business strategies and policy covering the wind, solar, biomass,
hydro, geothermal, ocean/tidal/wave, bio-power, bio-fuels hydrogen and
energy sectors. There has never been a better time to be a part of the
exciting, ever-growing world of renewable energy!
Convention Center, Austin, TX
www.renewableenergyworld-events.com/index.html
February 24 – 26
Cleantech Forum XXVI
Join hundreds of deal-makers, representing trillions of dollars in capital,
will assemble in Delhi to take part in the entrepreneurial diaspora funneling
world class clean technology expertise and wealth into India.
To position itself as a leading 'laboratory' for clean technology, India
has begun to embrace new technologies to address its monumental water,
agricultural and transportation challenges. While global financial institutions
struggle to stay afloat, the Indian clean technology sector continues
to strengthen the Indian economy and create a profit-rich business sector.
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.cleantech.com
MARCH 2010
March 3 – 5
Lift 2010 Conference
Lift is a series of events built around a community of doers and thinkers
who get together in Europe and Asia to explore the social consequences
of new technologies. Each conference is a chance to turn changes into
opportunities by anticipating the major shifts ahead, and meeting the
people who drive them.
Geneva, Switzerland
www.liftconference.com
March 10 – 12
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2010 – Use resources
in a more sustainable way, maintain low production costs, meet customer
expectations, and reduce waste
Packaging professionals and companies are already facing the challenge
of taking practical steps to delivering more environmentally friendly
and socially responsible packaging solutions. This conference is designed
to help your company understand what sustainability means to your organization
and how to start applying its principles to your business. Learning about
even small changes to your existing infrastructure within your packaging
system can make your organization more sustainable while improving the
bottom line.
Join us for a gathering of outsourcing directors, package development
managers, purchasing managers, R&D professionals, marketing brand
managers, and environmental affair executives that are involved In achieving
sustainable packaging solutions.
Chicago, IL
www.acius.net
March 11 – 14
The annual Natural Products Expo West
Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
www.expowest.com
March 24 – 26
Globe 2010 - The Biennial Trade Fair and Conference on Business
and the Environment
Convention and Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, BC Canada
www.globe2010.com
APRIL 2010
April 8 – 9
Achieving a Green Supply Chain Conference - Implementing
Successful Supply Chain Practices to Improve Operations, Agility, Promote
Alignment, and Reduce waste
Companies that want to get ahead of the competition and stay there should
attend this conference. They need to begin thinking green and develop
an approach to sourcing and supply chain management. Going green is about
more than just reducing the packaging or your carbon footprint. It involves
making choices in supply chain design and execution, and managing the
reverse supply chain to efficiently manage and remove waste. Executives
are being forced to examine and review their approaches and respond to
pressures internally as well externally regarding their carbon footprint.
This conference will help your organization explore how going green will
reduce bottom line costs and ensure that your supply chain is more efficient
and competitive
Atlantic City, NJ
www.acius.net
April 29 ¬– May 2
Social Venture Network - 2010 Annual Member Gathering
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA
www.svn.org
AUGUST 2010
August 19 – 21
The Money Show with a focus on Green Investing
Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, CA
www.moneyshow.com
OCTOBER 2010
October 12 – 14
Solar Power International 2010 Conference
Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
www.solarpowerinternational.com
October 15 – 17
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
NOVEMBER 2010
November 2 – 5
The annual Business for Social Responsibility Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York, NY
www.bsr.org
November 17 – 21
The annual SRI in the Rockies Conference
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, TX
www.sriintherockies.com
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