Slow Food Nation/Labor Day Weekend - San Francisco
| August 29, 2008 | to | September 1, 2008 |
Over Labor Day Weekend (August 29 to September 1, 2008) Slow Food Nation will transform San Francisco’s Civic Center and Fort Mason as tens of thousands of local citizens and visitors, farmers and food artisans, political leaders, environmental advocates and health-care experts, educators and artists, and parents and children gather to experience the largest celebration of food San Francisco has ever witnessed. The first-ever event of its kind in America, Slow Food Nation will present an extraordinary range of activities for all ages, including a farmers market showcasing hundreds of California growers and artisan producers, tastings and feasts, chef’s demonstrations, an urban farm, a music festival, a major conference on food values, social justice and the environment, and workshops, forums, films and interactive exhibits, all highlighting food that supports an agricultural system that is good, clean and fair.
The world’s most pressing questions regarding health, culture, the environment, education, social justice and the global economy are all deeply connected to the food we eat and how it is produced. By creating a framework for a deeper environmental connection to our food, participants will learn how everyday choices affect our well-being, our culture and the health of the planet.
The four-day event will feature:
Food for Thought: Wendell Berry, Marion Nestle, Carlo Petrini, Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Vandana Shiva, Alice Waters and many more will share their vision for a good, clean and fair food system. Forums, workshops, film screenings and participatory panels for all will further the discussion.
Marketplace: A vibrant showcase of hundreds of local and sustainable growers and artisanal producers featuring fresh, seasonal produce and foods.
Taste Pavilion: Savor hundreds of American artisanal foods, including meats and cheeses, olive oils, breads, pickles and chutneys, jams and honeys, microbrews, wines, and more. Taste workshops will provide an in-depth gastronomical experience.
Green Kitchen: Using local, fresh ingredients, master chefs share their secrets for creating simple and green gastronomical delights.
Victory Garden: A vital and diverse urban farm to be planted by the community in the heart of the city.
Slow On the Go: Famed street food from the kitchens of new immigrant cultures, displaying the rich diversity of culinary traditions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Seat at the Table: Dinner for 500 around the Victory Garden to celebrate urban-rural partnerships.
Changemakers Day: In collaboration with Roots of Change, hundreds of nonprofit leaders and activists will convene to share best practices, learn new approaches and inspire a new generation of ideas.
Model Farm Bill Signing: On Thursday evening, August 28, a ceremony will usher in a model Farm Bill, endorsed by leading political, environmental and consumer advocates, and signed by thousands of citizens. Harkening back to the signing of the Constitution and similar civic acts from U.S. history, the re-envisioned Farm Bill will be presented to Congress as a call for real reform.
In addition, Slow Food Nation will host a music concert and offer slow dinners at renowned restaurants, slow journeys throughout the Bay Area and slow hikes to explore the agricultural landscapes that support this region.
**Photos and graphics available upon request. For more information, please contact Naomi Starkman at naomi@slowfoodnation.org or Layla Azimi at layla@slowfoodnation.org.
Cleantech Forum 14
| September 24, 2008 | to | September 26, 2009 |
Cleantech Forum™ XIV
Cleantech @ 5
Accelerating Demand and Market Adoption
October 24-26, 2007 - Toronto, Canada
Join us October 24-26, 2007 in Toronto for Cleantech @ 5, where we turn from market creation to market adoption and acceleration.
The Cleantech Network™ founded the cleantech investment category in 2002. Fast-forwarding five years - “Cleantech @ 5” - Cleantech Forum™ XIV will highlight rapidly maturing market dynamics and opportunities:
* Transition from venture to “innovation” financing from labs to large caps
* Globalization of the cleantech markets, community
* Enhanced policy-maker interest and action
* Accelerated demand and market adoption of cleantech solutions
* Development of new supply chain dynamics
Cleantech Forum™ XIV will focus on how these emerging drivers are creating clear investment opportunities, as well as analysis of emerging trends:
* Climate Change - Technologies for Mitigation and Adaptation
* IT/Internet - Driving Infrastructure Efficiencies
The Cleantech Forums provide the industry’s highest value networking opportunities; meet over 600 of the world’s leading pioneers driving cleantech innovation worldwide in an atmosphere conducive for senior-level networking relevant to all asset classes.
Attendance is limited.
Register today to receive a $200 registration discount.
To reserve a room at the Westin Harbour Castle - Toronto, Canada at the reduced rate of CA $249, secure your reservation directly by clicking here.
For questions, please contact forums@cleantech.com
or call +1.810.224.4310 ext.7151.
2nd Concentrated Solar Power Summit USA
| September 30, 2008 | to | October 1, 2008 |
2nd Concentrated Solar Power Summit USA
September 30 - October 1, San Francisco
From plans to power - your
realistic
blueprint for commercial success in the North American CSP industry
If you’re serious about doing business in the Concentrated Solar Power Market (set to be worth over $200bn!) you need to meet and hear from the leading players in the industry such as
Acciona, Ausra, Solar Millennium, SkyFuel, BrightSource, SolarReserve, SENER, Arizona Public Service, SMUD, Pacific Gas & Electric, Nexant, Lauren, Sopogy, Western Resource Advocates
+ many more! See
www.csptoday.com/us
for full speaker lineup!
Join the 450+ delegates who are attending the 2nd Concentrated Solar Power Summit USA, taking place September 30 - October 1 in San Francisco.
Click here to download the Summit brochure with full agenda and fantastic speaker line up
Expert Speakers
This event is your chance to meet and learn from the global industry leaders in CSP including:
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Gilbert Cohen,
Senior Vice President,
Acciona Solar USA
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Rainer Aringhoff,
President,
Solar Millennium
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Mark Mehos,
Principal Program Manager, Concentrating Solar Power,
NREL
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Arnold Leitner,
CEO,
Skyfuel
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Rob Morgan,
Executive Vice President, Ausra
And many more! Click on the link for a full list of our fantastic speaker line up
http://www.csptoday.com/us/
Hard-hitting agenda!
This summit will tell you exactly what you need to do to
ensure your CSP project is ready to compete effectively within the United States market
- and most importantly
puts you in touch with the foremost experts in the industry
-
www.csptoday.com/us/programme.
-
CSP
REALITY
CHECK
- PPAs, ITCs, transmission capacity, EPCs, land acquisition and much more! Discover how starting with a
realistic
analysis of your project is vital for long-term success -
STORAGE OPTIONS
- The holy grail of CSP! Understand the real economics of storage in the USA; evaluate the pros and cons of molten salt, thermal oil and newly researched transmission fluids -
HOW REGULATION
CAN HELP
- Insight into the obstacles to overcome when working with authorities and permitting bodies. Benefit from a state-by-state breakdown and discover the new markets that are most open to CSP -
COST REDUCTION AND TECHNICAL KNOW HOW
- inside track on the deployment of turbines, tubes, metal structures, heliostats, receivers, thermal oil and tracking mechanisms -
ROI MAXIMIZATION
- Cost effective and profit driving tips on sites, planning, design, procurement, construction and commissioning. Hear from those who’ve succeeded and avoid common pitfalls -
RISK MITIGATION AND DUE DILIGENCE
- Robust plans to reduce the risks of your project
Fantastic Networking Opportunities!
Connect with more experts and financiers in 48 hours than you could hope to meet if you devoted the entire year to networking. Just some of the fantastic networking opportunities include
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Business card swap session
- connect with as many of the top 450 delegates as possible! -
Breakfast roundtables
- get your challenges answered by industry experts -
Exclusive networking drinks party
-meet top delegates in a relaxed environment
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Over 12 hours of dedicated networking time -
Vibrant panel debates -
discuss CSP burning issues with the leaders in the space
Quote REW when booking to recieve an exclusive $100 discount!
Quicklinks
Event Site
|
Download the brochure
|
More info
Three easy ways to register:
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Go to
https://secure.firstconf.com/csptoday/us08/register.htm
and register securely online -
Email
sara@csptoday.com
with ‘Book Me’ in the subject line -
Call
CSP Today
on 1 800 814 3459 today
Connect with more experts in 48 hours than you could hope to meet if you devoted the entire year to networking - and gain authoritative answers to all your questions.
About CSP Today
CSP Today is the reference point for CSP professionals and a cornerstone for communications within the industry. We aim to provide you with industry focused news, events, reports, updates and information for the Concentrated Solar Thermal Power industry. Working with you, CSP Today aims to be the hub of the CSP community enabling dialogue throughout the industry. This flagship event is the one-stop summit that will enable you to drive your project forwards to make the most of CSP’s potential in the United States.
Sara Lloyd-Jones
CSP Today
E:
sara@csptoday.com
T: +44 (0) 207 37 57 153
Toll Free: 1800 814 3459
Solar Power International 08
| October 13, 2008 | to | October 16, 2008 |
|
Energy And The Environment Conference
| October 27, 2008 | to | October 29, 2008 |
ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE
(www.emeconference.com)
The Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas-Nevada
October 27-29, 2008
The headlines are dominated by the high energy prices and the environment. This conference allows you to learn about the drivers behind the high fuel prices and when you can expect these prices to ease up and the conditions that will allow the price decline to occur. Interact with a group of senior executives and other decision makers discussing (a) how firms are coping with the high prices and what your firm needs to do to curtail costs while remaining friendly to the environment, (b) where the future supply for energy will come from, (c) reducing energy use in commercial, industrial and residential buildings, (d) the green initiatives being undertaken by the Federal government, (e) offshore drilling and freeing up Federal land for exploration and how such access will impact the oil prices and the environment, (f) energy efficiency, the technologies for renewable resources and implications for fossil fuel dependency, (g) reducing energy consumption by the national transportation system in the United States and be reduced, and the technologies that need to be deployed to support a healthy environment, (h) alternative energy sources, and (i) how logistics companies are reducing their carbon footprint.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Legislators, Researchers, Academia and Senior Executives in:
Energy/Mineral/Environmental industries including Equipment Manufacturers.
Transportation
Logistics
Supply Chain
Ports
Mortgage Companies
Managers of Buildings
Real estate Property Managers and Developers
Energy efficiency measuring companies
Energy equipment suppliers/buyers
Waste disposal companies
SPEAKERS
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
Don McClure, Vice President Finance/Business Services at EnCana
Key Note Speaker
Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, former President of OPEC (Vienna-based Organization of Oil Exporting Countries) and current Minister of Energy in Indonesia
Speakers
Frank Busalacchi, Wisconsin Secretary of Transportation
Tom Skancke, President & CEO of The Skancke Company
John Wright, President, Norwest-Questa Engineering
Bruce Marsh, Manager-Environmental Impact Study-Resolution Copper - Rio Tinto Mines
Tim Feemster, Senior Vice President, Grubb and Ellis
Patrick E. Quinn, Co-Chairman of U.S. Xpress Enterprise, Inc. (one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S.)
Jim Cooke, National Facilities and Operations Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Allison Buttel, Chief Operating Officer, Think Energy Inc
Doug Sampson, Senior Vice President, Acme Distribution Inc
Mark Crowdis, CEO, Think Energy Inc.
Leslie Plomondon, Regional Administrator for General Services Administration (GSA), Rocky Mountain Region
Dr. Carol Dahl, Energy Economist/Consultant and professor-Division of Business, Colorado School of Mines
Rebecca Eaton, Executive Director, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.
Dr. Carol Barbeito, President and Managing Director, Earth Protect Inc,
Dr. Oliver A. Hemmers, Director, Office of Strategic Energy Programs, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. Kristina E. Lipinska-Kalita
Assistant Research Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Dr. Arun Jhaveri, Former Mayor- Burien City and Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP)
Tim Radbourne, Principal, Radbourne Consulting
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Don McClure, Vice President Finance/Business Services at EnCana
Tim Feemster, Senior Vice President, Grub and Ellis,
Doug Sampson, Senior Vice President, ACME Distributors
Duncan Tungande, Chief Financial Officer, Tshumisano Trust, RSA
Dr. Luka Powanga, Professor, School of Management, Regis University
HOST TEAM
Linda Doyle,
LindaKDoyle@emeconference.com
Phone: 702-236-2461
Atupele Powanga,
atupele@gmail.com
Dr. Yohan Sumaiku
ysumaiku@regis.edu
Dr. Luka Powanga
lpowanga@regis.edu
303 458 4023 Office
303 888 4731 Cell
TENTATIVE AGENDA
The Mirage Hotel Las Vegas Nevada
October 27-29, 2008
PROGRAM
Monday, October 27
6.00 PM -7.30 PM Registration
6.00 PM -7.30 PM Welcome Reception The Mirage Hotel
Tuesday, October 28
7.30 AM-5.00PM Registration
8.30 -8.45AM Welcoming Remarks
8.45-9.30 AM Keynote address: Oil prices: short and long term forecast
9.30 – 10.30 AM Keynote Address Where will the Supply of Energy come from?
There has been a lot of debate surrounding the high oil prices and how these prices could be reduced by offshore drilling, freeing up more federal land for exploration and harnessing oil sands etc. The panel will discuss the costs involved in this endeavor, and the expected increase in oil supply and ultimately the price of oil. What impact will such efforts have on the environment?
10.30-11.00AM Morning Networking Coffee
11.00-12.00 PM
Logistics and high oil prices Roundtable discussion:
The trucking industry has been adversely affected by the high oil prices. What are the techniques and methodologies that firms in this industry are using to mitigate these costs?
12.00-1.15 PM Luncheon
1.15-2.00PM Environmental initiatives at the GSA to green the Federal government:
The Federal government owns a variety of buildings and is one of the biggest consumers of goods and services. The presentation discusses the initiatives that the Federal government has undertaken to support a health environment.
2.00 -3.00PM Energy efficiency in Commercial and residential buildings
This panel explores how commercial and residential buildings can be more energy efficient. The discussion includes energy measurement and verification and the financial incentives accruing to energy efficiency such as reduced interest rates on mortgage loans.
3.00-3.30PM Networking Coffee Break
3.30-4.50PM Transportation and the Environment Round Table
The focus is on the “Transportation for Tomorrow” report, a report that unveiled a comprehensive plan for sweeping changes across national transportation programs, including recommendations to accelerate the development of clean fuels.. The discussion will be led by some of the commissioners who were part of the AASHTO-led coalition of commissioners who endorsed the report.
4.50-5.00 PM Closing Remarks
5.30-7.00 PM Networking Reception
Wednesday, October 29
7.30 AM-5.00PM Registration
8.30 -8.45AM Welcoming Remarks by the Conference Chairman
8.45-9.30 AM Will the 20th Century Energy Sources Satisfy 21st Century Needs?
9.30 – 10.30 AM Being Green and Making Money:
Discusses how firms are going green while simultaneously increasing their company values to the stockholders and other stakeholders.
10.30-11.00AM Morning Networking Coffee
11.00-12.00 PM Reducing the Global Supply Chain Carbon Footprint
Come hear how companies are driving sustainability into the global supply chain. The panel will discuss sustainability from the point of view of transportation, industrial facilities & LEED certification, architecture, and material handling systems. Learn what you can do today, even in an existing operation to reduce your carbon footprint.
12.00-1.15 PM Lunch break
1.15-2.00PM Integrating Green technologies into operations
Learn how firms are integrating green technologies into their operations.
2.00 -3.30 Renewable Energy Technologies and gaps
Strides have been in developing and deploying renewable resources such as solar, biomass, geothermal, and wind energy. However renewable energy faces a variety of obstacles to widespread deployment. This panel discusses some of the technologies that available and the barriers hindering commercial implementations and how you can get around these barriers.
3.30-3.45 PM Closing remarks
WHERE
The Mirage Hotel (http://www.mirage.com/hotel)
Las Vegas, Nevada
WHEN
October 27-29, 2008.
October 27-6.00PM-7.30PM
October 28: 8.15AM-5.00PM
October 29: 8.15 AM-4.00PM
LODGING
A special conference rate of $109 per night has been reserved. You need to mention the “The Energy and the Environment Conference” to get this rate.
ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE
Attendee
Speaker
Panelist
Moderator
Sponsor
Exhibitor
Paper presenter
FEE
The registration fee is $699.00 per person.
MAIN SPONSORS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Key Note Speaker Sponsor
Still room for Co-sponsorship
Corporate Event Sponsor
Corporate or Organizational Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
Networking Reception (Evenings-Exclusive) Sponsor
Coffee Breaks Sponsor
Conference Breakfast Sponsor
Conference Badge Sponsor
Internet Café and Networking Lounge Sponsor
Official Notebook Sponsor
Official Shirt Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Please contact
info@emeconference.com
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