This month brings the usual assortment of conferences, workshops, and symposiums to the green events calendar. Here are a number taking place throughout the United States and Canada, as well a couple of interest overseas. As per usual, California, Washington DC, and New York are well represented. A few of the conferences deal with “greening” government, a worthwhile venture for one of the most inefficient organizations around.
Let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. We will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Please send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website.
Here are a few of the events happening around the world:
Global AgInvesting 2011
When: May 2 – 4, 2011
Where: Waldorf Astoria, New York City
Description: Global AgInvesting 2011 will bring together leading global ag-sector end-investors, ag-managers, academics, policy experts and agribusiness industry executives to explore the opportunities and challenges of investing in agriculture. The fundamentals of agriculture are compelling. A growing world population, improving diets in the developing world, and alternative fuel/industrial applications will continue to drive demand. Meeting this demand, even after accounting for continued productivity improvements, would require more land than can be sustainably and economically brought into production globally. This will result in high crop prices and drive profitability and valuations across the sector over the coming decade. Further details: http://events.soyatech.com/conference.php?cid=19
CONFERENCE: 12th Annual U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Conference & Expo
When: May 10 – 12, 2011
Where: Kansas City, MO, United States
Description: The event will feature plenaries, educational workshops, an Exhibit Hall and business matchmaking sessions. 1,600+ attendees from government agencies, the small business community, large/prime contractors, educational institutions, etc.!
Further details: http://smallbusinessconference.energy.gov/
USGBC Government Summit
When: May 10 – 11, 2011
Where: Washington DC
Description: USGBC’s Government Summit brings together green building industry professionals for education, networking and critical discussions on the greening of federal, state and local government facilities and operations. The Summit is attended by public-sector employees at the local, state and federal level as well as private-sector employees.
Further details: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1967
CONFERENCE: Energy Storage
When: May 18 – 19, 2011
Where: Turin, Italy
Description: ACI’s Energy Storage will bring together senior executives from power generation, TSOs, DNOs, utility companies as well as technology providers and academia to evaluate energy storage solutions for conventional & renewable power industry.
Further details: http://v11.vuturevx.com/exchange-sites/Whitmore%20Group/59/conferences/eu-ees1.asp
CONFERENCE: 2011 Deloitte Energy Conference
When: May 19 – 20, 2011
Where: Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Description: Dedicated to providing the energy industry marketplace with insights on emerging topics, Deloitte brings together energy executives, investors and regulators from around the globe for an in-depth analysis of key developments and challenges.
Further details: http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_US/us/Insights/centers/centers-center-for-energy-solutions/42bff2241f649210VgnVCM200000b
AWEA WINDPOWER 2011 Conference and Exhibition
When: May 22 – 25, 2011
Where: Anaheim, CA
Description: Organized by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), WINDPOWER brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and investors, and is like no other wind industry trade show in the world. WINDPOWER combines education, exhibition, and networking to capture the energy of the rapidly expanding wind market, creating a venue for business, and bold, forward-looking action.
Further details: http://windpowerexpo.com
CONFERENCE: Cities of the Future: Sustainable Urban Planning and Water Management
When: May 22 – 25, 2011
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Description: The objective of the conference is to highlight the need and benefits of integrating and emphasizing water in the planning of European cities of the future.
Further details: http://www.cof2011stockholm.org/
CONFERENCE: 2011 Bright Futures in Canada Conference Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Workforce
When: May 24 – 26, 2011
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description: The Bright Futures in Canada Conference is the national conference dedicated to the electricity and renewable energy industry workforce.
Further details: http://www.brightfutures.ca/en/conference/en
CONFERENCE: 2nd Annual Greening Government Conference
When: May 31 – Jun 1, 2011
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description: Delegates at this conference will come away with innovative strategies, proven solutions, best practises and a firm understanding of the latest information and research within greening initiatives.
Further details: http://www.greeninggovernment.ca/
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