2010 Conference Keynote Speaker: Rex Wyler

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"Rex Weyler is a big picture guy. He was an ecologist back in the 70s when he hooked up with the rag-tag bunch of hippies that was Greenpeace then, and he's an ecologist still. He's a believer in the mind bomb - those events and messages that get you right between the eyes and wake you up to a whole new way of thinking. And right now, he's walking around with a big-picture message about ecology that nobody wants to hear, but somebody has to say: global warming is just a symptom, a warning sign, the blinking dashboard light that indicates we've overshot the carrying capacity of our planet." Greenpeace Southeast Asia

2010 Program
NOTE - This year's program starts on Tuesday and finishes on Thursday yet still brings you 20% more content!

May 25 - Tuesday
2:30 p.m. - Registration Opens
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception / Opening Ceremonies

May 26 - Wednesday
7:00 a.m. - Registration Opens / Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Morning Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - RCBC Annual General Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Gala Reception
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Gala Dinner & Awards

May 27 - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - Registration Opens/ Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Morning Sessions
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Afternoon Sessions
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremonies

Each year we recognize the valuable contribution that individuals and organizations make towards the preservation and protection of British Columbia's environment. The 2010 RCBC Environmental Awards will be presented at our 36th Annual Zero Waste Conference on May 26, 2010. Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories: Individual, Youth, Educator, Private Sector, Public Sector, Non-Profit, and Journalism & Media.

A new category has been added this year; the Innovation Award will be presented to the individual or company that achieves an outstanding technical accomplishment in design or development of a product or process that improves its sustainability or advances zero waste practices.

Nominate someone today! Download the 2010 Award Nomination Form.

Registration

The early bird rate for the conference registration is only available until April 23! Register today and take advantage of the savings. Register here.

 Accomodations

This year's early bird room rate is a phenomenal savings and a truly discounted price for a premium hotel in Whistler. Book now and your room will cost only $129 a night.

The Westin Resort and Spa Whistler is extending this rate for RCBC conference attendees for three days prior to and three days after the event, should you wish to come up early or stay late and enjoy all that Whistler has to offer. Click here to proceed to registration.

Sponsorship

ACT NOW!

There are only a few sponsorship opportunities still available for this year's conference. If you'd like to be seen and recognized by RCBC and our delegates and speakers, call Brock Macdonald today at 604-683-6009 ext. 307 and ensure your organization's profile at BC's premiere zero waste conference!

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.