Regional Conference on Sustainable Data Centre (Event)

The Regional Conference on Sustainable Data Centre will take place on November 28, 2012 and November 29, 2012 5:00 pm, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data centres are evolving rapidly in response to the rapid growth in the digital world. In order to reduce costs and increase flexibility, organisations are merging data centres and adopting innovative green technology strategies, ranging from virtualisation to new application in IT architectures and cloud computing.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION 2012 (Event)

Sustainable Innovation 12 is subtitled, Resource Efficiency, Innovation and Lifestyles. It is part of the ‘Towards Sustainable Product Design’ series of conferences The 17th International Conference will take place on 29th-30th October 2012 at Alanus University in BonnGermany. The event is being organized by the Centre for Sustainable Design with CSCP serving as the event s strategic partner. Venue partners include Alanus University (English) and Alanus University (German). Other partners for the event include Wuppertal Instititute, Borderstep Institute, Eco-innovation Observatory and World Resources Forum.

International Green Awards – Gala Ceremony and Dinner (Event)

International Green Awards – Gala Ceremony and Dinner will take place on November 20, 2012 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm, at Battersea Power Station in London, UK. The International Green Awards is a global platform for sustainability intelligence, innovation and leadership. This year, the awards are recognising the ‘most sustainable’ organisations across the globe, as exhibited by eight indicators of any holistic sustainability strategy.

The awards launched in 2006 to critical acclaim with the objective of recognising the best-in-class examples of sustainability communications and have gone from strength-to-strength since then. In 2009, the Awards introduced an ‘International’ category, encouraging applications from the world over. The response to this category was overwhelming and thus, in 2010, the Awards opened all categories to global participation and culminated with an international Grand Prix winner – China Environmental Protection Foundation in association with DDB-China.

Green Market Exposition (Event)

Over 50 businesses, organizations, sustainability experts and leaders will gather in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Thursday, October 25th, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, at City Hall Annex for the 4th Annual Green Market Exposition. Innovative solutions to urban challenges that will revitalize our economy, and strengthen our communities will be the topics presented and discussed by key leaders. Sustainability experts, national organizations and community members are invited to the Green Market Exposition for panels, exhibits, networking, and problem solving.

AWEA's Wind Energy Fall Symposium (Event)

AWEA's Wind Energy Fall Symposium will be held in Carlsbad, California on November 14 and 15, 2012. This exclusive, high-level event sets the stage for sharing successes, strategies, and lessons-learned with your wind industry peers. Giving you the information and tools you need to operate in a complex and global marketplace, the AWEA Wind Energy Fall Symposium's educational program will outfit you with a competitive edge to advance your organization and enhance your career. This year's program includes sessions that address not only industry trends and innovations, but teach you how to best communicate wind energy's benefits to external audiences —both steadfast and skeptical.

VERGE @ Greenbuild (Event)

The VERGE event will be held on November 13 and 13 at The InterContinental San Francisco, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco, California. VERGE brings together business innovators, entrepreneurs, and leading public officials to illuminate the opportunities for radical efficiencies created through technology advancements in energy, buildings and transportation. As explained by Steve Avadek of CitiGroup, "VERGE was the most valuable conference I have attended."

Toronto Greenhouse Green Business Strategy Summit 2012 (Event)

Expert panels, a facilitated workshop and case studies along with insightful keynotes from accomplished executives combine at GREEN BUSINESS STRATEGY SUMMIT 2012 on November 8th, 2012 at One King West Hotel in Toronto, Canada to provide the foundation for a tangible business strategy that you can implement immediately.

Global investment in "clean" technology is exploding, the world’s largest corporations have embraced environmental sustainability and your customers are making purchasing decisions based on how "green" your products or services are. What is your strategy?

The National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference (Event))

The 5th national Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference (CEWEC) is scheduled for November 13-15, 2012 at the Albany Marriott, Albany, New York. This event offers the most current information on instructional strategies, curriculum development, credentialing and best practices for training in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields. There will be more than 60 presentations over three days including a look forward at some new and thought-provoking next generation technologies and workforce needs.

Sustainable Brands London Conference (Event)

Sustainable Brands Conference will take place on November 27 and 28 in London, UK. A community of sustainable brand innovators from around the world has been steadily growing. This past year, 1,300 business leaders within the Sustainable Brands community gathered in the United States from over 20 countries across the globe to hear success stories and form productive partnerships aimed at turning sustainable innovation into competitive opportunity. The stage is now set for the community to convene for the first time in London to explore up-to-the minute ideas for building sustainable brand success. Now is your chance to discover what happens when brand strategists & design innovators connect with sustainability teams and thought leaders to drive disruptive innovation that leads to market leading business and brand value.

The Regeneration of CSR 10th Annual Summit (Event)

The Regeneration of CSR 10th Annual Summit, will take place on November 7, 2012 at 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The event will be held at One King West, 1 King, Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Hear inspiring speakers and network with peers. The 10th Annual Summit is subtitled "The Essential Role of Business in Building a Sustainable Future."

For the last decade CBSR has gathered industry and thought leaders to explore and share CSR issues of importance to corporate Canada. Each year they bring together North America’s top experts, executives and practitioners from leading companies, governments, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations.

GRI Canada Conference 2012 (Event)

GRI’s first Canada Conference will take place on October 16 and 17, in Toronto, Ontario. The Conference is a result of the partnership between GRI Focal Point USA, Sustainalytics, the Toronto Stock Exchange and York University’s Schulich School of Business.

Go Green Innovation Convention Chicago (Event)

On Friday, October 12, 2012, 8 am to 7 pm, "Go Green Innovation Convention Chicago" will take place at the Marmon Grand Conference Center, 2230 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL. The convention will provide an opportunity for all attendees to have access to Green Employment Resources, Green Business Specialized Marketing Training Sessions and Green Funding Solutions Workshops.

The corporates sponsors for the event include: B&B Communications, Inc., Best Windows, Inc. Bronzeville Chamber of Commerce, Creative Capital Corporation, Diversity MBA Magazine, ECO Smart Builders, Inc. F.E.S.I.I Energy Services, Green Energy LLC, Silver Springs MD, Green Tech Business, Network, Inc, NFP, Intercon Solutions-,(The Solution To Your E-Waste Problem) Pipshaw Enterprise, Marmon Grand Corporation, Radiant Heart Creations, Solar Power Resources & Associates, Synergy Environmental Solutions, Inc, The Black Oaks Center For Sustainable Renewable Living, The Chicago Center For Green Technology, Townes & Associate, Inc., FundAbility Inc,, The "GOOD" Doctor, Paralegal School of Chicago, Inc NFP, & TikoDane Community Centre, and Katete Zambia.

New Jersey's Solar Markets: Understanding Changes, Preparing for Future (Event)

This event will take place on October 4, starting at 8 a.m. (Registration and Breakfast) with the presentation starting at 8:30 a.m. (Presentation). The event takes place at the Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ. This event will provide an overview and analysis of the solar energy market in New Jersey. The program will cover the legislative, regulatory, tax and accounting changes that are expected to significantly impact existing and future projects in the state.

Low Impact Development Workshop (Event)

This event will take place on Wednesday October 3 to Thursday October 4, 2012, Grande Prairie, Alberta. This Fall, the City of Grande Prairie is partnering with Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership (ALIDP) to hold this event on Low Impact Development.

Goals of the Workshop

• ABCs of Low Impact Development • Calgary’s Water Balance Spreadsheet • Bio-retention Design and Plant Selection • Erosion and Sediment Control for LID • Policy Considerations

Symposium on Sea Level Rise in NJ (Event)

This event will take place on September 29, 2012, from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Brookdale Community College - Warner Student Life Center Rooms: Navesink I, II, and III. This event deals with the causes and effects of a sea level rise. It concludes with a call to action.

The event was spurred on by the March 14th New York Times article entitled “Sea Level Rise Is Seen as Threat to 3.7 Million” the Monmouth County Cool Cities Partnership (MCCCP) has planned this Symposium on Sea Level Rise in New Jersey to be held in cooperation with the Monmouth County Environmental Council, Brookdale Community College, American Littoral Society, Clean Ocean Action and New Jersey Environmental Federation.

RENEXPO® 2012 International Energy Trade Fair (Event)

The 13th annual RENEXPO® 2012 will take place on Thursday September 27 to Sun September 30, 2012, in Augsburg, Germany. RENEXPO has grown over the last 12 years into one of the most influential energy trade fairs in Europe.

The RENEXPO® covers the entire spectrum of regenerative and decentralized energy production, intelligent energy distribution as well as the efficient use of energy.

RENEXPO®, a unique diversified energy trade fair with the 4 Main Focus Wood energy exhibition (IHE® Wood Energy), combined with heat and power (interCogen®), solar technology and sustainable building presented to 22,000 m2 of gross exhibition space, energy supply and energy use of today and tomorrow.

Environmental Remediation Conference International 2012 (Event)

On September 27-28, 2012 in Tobermory, Ontario Terratechnik Environmental Ltd will offer its 1st Remediation Conference to be held in Tobermory, one of the most beautiful and rugged waterscapes that you will find in the world.

Tobermory is a haven for divers, hikers (top end of the Bruce Trail), boaters, photographers, birders and naturalists. The Tobermory is a unique location for a conference as it gives up the concrete, asphalt and 5 star hotels and offers 5 (possible 10) star scenery and 3 star accommodations. A good trade off in our estimation.

The New Metrics of Sustainable Business (Event)

This event will take place on September 27 at the Wharton School in Philadelphia. This is a premiere event for models, strategies and metrics as they related to sustainability. As the definition of value continues to evolve, the demand for business to demonstrate its ability to create value of various forms for all stakeholders - rather than simply profit for shareholders - is increasing, and the question of how this value is identified, measured and communicated becomes paramount.

Smart Cities Industry Summit (Event)

On September 25 and 26 in London, UK, the Smart Cities Industry Summit will bring together the key players from across the smart city eco system. This summit will help participants to:

1. Understand how mobility in all areas of life will improve the citizen experience across the planet.

2. Focus your wholesale departments – health, energy, automotive, construction.

3. Learn how cloud, 4G networks, wifi, satellite, cable, ultra-devices and super-processors will provide smart cities mobility and interoperability.

Optimizing Wind Power O&M Conference & Expo (Event)

On September 25 and 26 in Chicago, a conference and exposition will take place titled "Optimizing Wind Power O&M." This event will address critical issues related to making rational decisions that reduce the cost of operations, increase the power performance and make the business connections to achieve these aims. At the conference and exhibition participants will meet representatives from dozens of leading companies in the wind energy field. The large number of companies that will be present make this a premiere wind power networking event.