Air pollution, global warming, and petroleum dependency are concerns shared by everyone on our planet from government to business to the public. Development and commercialization of clean air and low carbon energy technologies are essential to address these issues and ensure the future is green for us and our children. Come to The Future is Green and learn about currently available and emerging technologies that will help us meet the challenge of building a greener, cleaner tomorrow.
The Future is Green is a must-attend event. Attendees will get a glimpse in to the future. The Future is Green will "teach" you something about green technologies and products and how you can apply them in your life and on the job. Whether you're a business leader, policy maker, technology provider, environmental activist, procurement or vehicle fleet manager, logistics professional, city or regional planner, investor or entrepreneur, architect, student, farmer or just a concerned citizen, this conference will provide you with valuable information for decisions that you make for your family, your business, your organization, or your agency. Come join us at The Future is Green!
Agenda
A preliminary Agenda is below. You may also download this as a PDF.
| Sunday, September 14, 2008 | |
| 8:00 am | Registration/Check-in Starts |
| 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Pre-Conference Workshop “For Entrepreneurs: How-to Develop a Green Technology Business - From Basics to Raising Money” |
| 12:00 pm | “The Future is Green” Technology Exhibit Opens to the Public |
| 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Pre-Conference Workshop “For Teachers: Global Warming, Energy, & Environmental Protection” |
| 5:30 pm | “The Future is Green” Technology Exhibit Closes |
| 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Sunday Evening Exhibit Reception for Conference Attendees |
| Monday, September 15, 2008 | |
| 7:00 am | Registration Desk for Conference Opens |
| 7:00 am | Exhibit Opens with Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Opening Plenary Session |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:30 am - 11:45 pm | Panel 1: Renewable Power Generation |
| 11:45 pm - 1:20 pm | Lunch with Keynote Speaker in Promenade Ballroom |
| 1:20 pm - 2:45 pm | Panel 2A: On-Road Heavy-Duty Clean Fleet Vehicles & Technologies |
| 1:20 pm - 2:45 pm | Panel 3: Green Consumer Products & Behavior |
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Panel 2B: On-Road Light-Duty Clean Fleet Vehicles & Technologies |
| 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Panel 4: Green Building Design and Energy Efficiency |
| 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Hors D’oeuvres Reception and Round Robins in Exhibit Hall |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2008 | |
| 7:30 am | Registration Desk for Conference Opens |
| 7:30 am | Exhibit Opens with Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45 am - 9:00 am | Opening Comments |
| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Panel 5A: Off-Road Clean Fleet Vehicles & Technologies (Federal Sources: Ships, Planes, Trains, etc.) |
| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Panel 6: Green Agriculture Equipment and Operations |
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Panel 5B: Off-Road Clean Fleet Vehicles & Technologies (Traditional Sources: Construction, Farm Equipment etc.) |
| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Panel 7: Clean Transportation System Technologies |
| 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Panel 8: Clean Fuel Technologies |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Refreshment/Snack Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Closes |
| 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Closing Plenary Session |
| 4:15 pm - 4:35 pm | Door Prizes Awarded |
| 4:35 pm | Conference Adjourns |