With sequestration upon us, it will be interesting to see where renewable energy’s future lies. Many of the cuts have been to military expenditures, but renewable energy offers a way forward for reduced utility costs for the Department of Defense. This month, the 8th annual military energy alternatives conference in Washington DC may lay the groundwork for a smaller energy footprint moving forward. Aside from this, there are numerous other domestic options. In fact, there were too many to list here, including one in Westlake Village, CA where I used to live.
Take a look at some of the choice events and peruse our calendar for conferences near you. Please let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. If they are appropriate, we will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website. In fact, one of the events listed below was submitted by a reader of the site.
Here are a few of the events happening around the world:
2013 National Bike Summit – Bicycling Means Business
When: Mar 4 – 6, 2013
Description: The National Bike Summit is the premiere advocacy event of the year. More than 800 advocates, government staff, and cycling enthusiasts of all types come together to tell Congress about the benefits of bicycling. And this year we mean business… In pure economic terms, bicycling pours billions of dollars into the U.S. economy, creating jobs and boosting community development from coast to coast. In political terms, bicyclists mean business, too. The united voice of the bike industry, event directors, local riding clubs and advocacy groups is a powerful constituency.
Further details: http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit13/
8th Annual Military Energy Alternatives
When: Mar 5 – 7, 2013
Where: Washington DC (map)
Description: This will be an opportunity to join your peers in an in-depth discussion on strategies to integrate the latest technologies, establish returns on alternative energy investments and create a successful business environment with stakeholders in an effort to meet energy efficiency and security targets.
Further details: http://www.marcusevans-conferences-northamerican.com/marcusevans-conferences-event-details.asp?EventID=19679&ad=MEA2013_EL&SectorID=33&me_cid=22761&Date=11/11/2012%204:56:37%20AM
Wall Street Green Summit
When: Monday, Mar 11, 2013
Where: New York, NY (map)
Description: The Wall Street Green Summit is the longest running and most comprehensive environmental market event in the industry. Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, The Wall Street Green Summit covers cutting edge content, industry developments and features the practitioners and the leaders of tomorrow. Hear it here first!
Further details: http://www.wsgs.com
8th Annual World Biofuel Markets
When: Mar 12 – 14, 2013
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands (map)
Description: A truly global conference that brings together the entire biofuels value chain in one place at one time to ensure you capitalise on cross industry perspectives, we only attract decision-making delegates, thought-leading speakers and world-class sponsors to discuss and debate the most current topics and network to the max.
Further details: http://www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com
Sustainability in Packaging 2013
When: Mar 13 – 15, 2013
Where: Orlando, FL (map)
Description: This event promises to be the most comprehensive and in-depth sustainable packaging event ever! The 2013 agenda features more than 40 organizations who are leading the way on improving every aspect of the sustainable packaging supply chain.
Further details: http://www.sustainability-in-packaging.com/home.aspx
ECO:nomics: Creating Environmental Capital
When: Mar 20 – 22, 2013
Where: Santa Barbara, CA (map)
Description: ECO:nomics 2013 will take place in March against a backdrop of dramatic change in the global energy and environmental picture. With its uniquely interactive format and top-level networking, ECO:nomics has established itself as the must-attend conference for leaders at the intersection of business and the environment. The expert editors of The Wall Street Journal will convene top CEOs, policymakers and entrepreneurs to address the most urgent issues in energy, clean tech, public policy and corporate initiatives. Through unscripted interviews and intimate discussion sessions, the goal is, as always, to spark debate, challenge conventional thinking and unleash new perspectives in the pursuit of real solutions.
Further details: http://economics.wsj.com/
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