The one-day event brings together practitioners and partners from across the country to discuss the best practices for sustainable and green initiatives at the local government level.

Energy storage is relevant to all of the following areas: chemical, electrochemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal energy. Two of the most popular areas for discussion are water storage and electrical storage. There are several current storage methodologies in use in each of these areas. This panel will touch on some of the currently used methods as well as new technologies currently being researched or tried around the country. Edward G. Cazalet, MegaWatt Jim Kim, CMEA Scott McGaraghan, EnerNOC Sven Strohbad, MDV Rick Winter, DEEYA Energy Moderator: Jim Chapman, Nixon Peabody

Whether you're a recent graduate in search of that first job,or an experienced professional looking to switch careers, the growing world of sustainability consulting has something to offer.

Hear a panel about changes for offices in regards to energy efficiency. Guests include the utilities and Greenplug. CTO contestants will showcase.

Providing an overview of the major renewable technologies, including solar, geothermal and more!

Co-Sponsored by the US Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Sciences and the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory.

'Green and Clean', devoted to exploring the issues and the movers and shakers in this burgeoning industry that spans technologies and businesses.

Copenmind is a global event, founded and hosted in Copenhagen, Denmark. The value of COPENMIND is the unique combination of academia and business; a cutting-edge platform for partnerships creating the world’s first truly global marketplace for university-industry interaction in relation to technology transfer and research partnerships. COPENMIND is an opportunity to gain insight on future research needs and learn about the thinking and practices of some of the most important knowledge resources from the scientific and commercial spheres.

With lectures and field trips, this workshop will highlight current research documenting the influences of climate change in Yosemite National Park.

In this workshop, we’ll define ecotourism and discuss the benefits and challenges experienced by tourist destinations, local communities and travelers. We’ll also look at some of the current trends in ecotourism, and help you identify tours and destinations that are truly sustainable.

The Global Green Revolution 2008: Driving Growth Through Sustainable Technology and Innovation, delivers smart strategies for seizing new opportunities for revenue and customer loyalty in sustainable solutions. The Executive Symposium is capped by a celebration of today's true green technology leaders, cross-industry, at our 2008 Green Excellence Awards Reception and Banquet.

Faster Freight-Cleaner Air (FFCA) conference series is the premier event in North America showcasing solutions and resources to improve operations and reduce air emissions from the goods movement industry while creating healthy communities. The second annual FFCA Puget Sound will focus on innovative programs, policies and technologies now being implemented in the region and provide a venue for ports in the Pacific Northwest to interact with technology providers, elected officials, environmental organizations and the community to develop plans to improve efficiency and reduce the air quality impacts of the goods movement industry.

Please join us for a panel, reception and executive roundtable discussion about California's Green Economy. Hanson Bridgett's Sustainable Business Leadership Forum will provide an investment outlook, explore emerging policies and the economic growth opportunities that are impacting California industry including cleantech, smart transport, green building and sustainable development.

The Green revolution commands a global effort from both business and government. Cleaning the air in China is just as important as it is in California. As all countries are connected through our environment, we also need to collaborate with our Green technologies, products, services and resources to meet the challenge of global warming. This global strategy will grow our companies and at the same time improve our respective economies.

The Green Trade Network Summit will bring experts and companies from around the world from both the public and private sectors. They will discuss, present, network and exchange ideas on how we can Green the world and grow our businesses through trade and investment. The Green Trade Network Summit will also conduct an exhibit forum that will feature the best of breed in green technologies, services and products from vendors throughout the world.