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2009 Conference Update: Program Highlights

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April 1, 2009

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Keynote News

At the conference's opening keynote luncheon we'll get right down to brass tacks with Economist Dr. Jeffrey Morris of Sound Resource Management , who will set the stage for ECOnomics: The Green Economy Summit as he discusses the necessity of moving towards a sustainable economy, and how we get there. Dr. Morris will be followed by David Suzuki Foundation CEO, Peter Robinson, and UBC Ecological Economist, Tom Green. What a hat trick!

At our Thursday keynote luncheon, you'll no doubt find yourself inspired by young Projecting Change Film Festival founders Lindsay Nahmiache and Brady Dahmer, as they discuss how to successfully move people to action through positive messaging and entertainment. In fact, this year's Projecting Change Film Fest begins this Thursday April 3 and runs through the weekend at Vancouver's Fifth Avenue Cinemas. Be sure to check it out!


Not to be Missed!

Just a few of the exciting speakers now confirmed to appear:

Greg Foweraker of Innate Gear (formerly with Mountain Equipment Co-Op for 15 years in charge of chain-of-supply ethics), will lead a business panel discussion on An emerging business cluster that will help BC move toward closed loop recycling processes for packaging and consumer products

Monica Kosmak will deliver her jaw-dropping, just completed research on Garbage Rebranded

Sharon Horsburgh will talk about Innovation, Change and the Impact of Climate Change on Waste Diversion Statistics

Mel Phadtare of Junxion Strategies will enlighten businesses and governments on Avoiding the Greenwashing Trap

Wyatt Soutzo talks about Sustainable Construction; Examples From An Organic Winery

Lisa Brown of Cintra Consulting will discuss Steel Recycling and Useage in the Demolition and Construction Industry

The Whistler Centre for Sustainability and the Natural Step team up to reveal How Whistler is Becoming a Sustainable Community

Robyn Cooper from The Township of Langley discusses Business Greening Success Stories

Sarah Wilmot of AECOM will workshop Triple-Bottom-Line Solid Waste Management Planning

Gordon Hardwick from the BC Film Commission will discuss Sustainability in the BC Film and TV Production Industry

Alda Nicmans will talk about Household Energy Service and Community Carbon Reduction Planning

Jenny and Garth Rustemeyer of The Clean Bin Project will discuss their year of living consumer free and zero waste, and the film they are making about their adventure.  

Stay tuned for further updates and additions!


Stewards & Governments

You'll want to be sure to attend Jan Enns and Carol Suhan's extended session on What Makes a Successful Public Consultation Program. This session is packed with super useful information that you can take back and apply the minute you are back at work.

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More speakers are being confirmed every day. So stay tuned for more announcements, but in the meantime, be sure to get your registration completed and take advantage of our fantastic room rate and conference registration combo deal. Offer expires April 24!

Registration and Accomodation

Conference fees start as low as $399* when you register by April 24! (20% off Early Bird Member Rates).

For registration information, visit the conference page.

 *must book 2 nights (rates start at $169/night) at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort and be a member of RCBC to be eligible.



 Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort

Call for  Nominations
Know of a deserving recipient for this year's RCBC Enviornmental Awards?
We are accepting nominees in the following categories:

  • Individual
  • Non-Profit
  • Youth
  • Educator
  • Public Sector
  • Private Sector
  • Journalism and Media
Nomination forms are now available.
Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are intersted in becoming a sponsor for this year's conference, please contact Brock Macdonald, Executive Director, at brock@rcbc.bc.ca or at 604.683-6009 ext.307

Exhibitor Opportunities

We offer exhibitor spaces for those of you who want to showcase your company or organization at the conference. Contact Ben Ramos at ben@rcbc.bc.ca or at 604-683-6009 ext. 314 for more information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

For more information

For general conference inquiries, contact Ben Ramos at 604.683.6009 ext. 314 or email conference@rcbc.bc.ca or visit our conference page.