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USGBC members and the public can search for USGBC and green building industry events. If you have a conference or tradeshow, you may request to include it by sending a bulleted description to events@usgbc.org. Please include the event name, location, dates, and contact information.

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DateLocationConference Name
11/7/2009-11/8/2009 Los Angeles, CA Opportunity Green Business Conference

www.opportunitygreen.com
Opportunity Green Business Conference is a convergence of the most innovative design and business minds driving today's green economy. Join thought leaders from Gensler Architects, Johnson and Johnson, and the Art Center College of Design at the forefront of green design in this two day business conference of ground breaking workshops and panels showcasing the most innovative and successful sustainable design strategies.

11/11/2009-11/13/2009 Phoenix, AZ Greenbuild International Conference and Expo: Mainstreet Green

www.greenbuildexpo.org

Greenbuild is heading to the American Southwest, a region with unique environmental and social challenges and opportunities, and the imperative is clear: Green building can and must come home to all people, boosting the quality of life on main streets across the country and around the world. Join us at Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix, and engage in the conversation we must have to bring green to everyone, and bring everyone to green.

(USBGC Sponsored Event)

11/16/2009-11/17/2009 Beijing, China, U.S - China Green Tech Summit
11/16/2009-11/17/2009 New Orleans, LA Brownfields 2009: Sustainable Communities Start Here

Registration is open at www.brownfields2009.org

The National Brownfields Conference is the largest, most comprehensive conference focused on cleaning up and redeveloping abandoned, underutilized, and potentially contaminated properties in the nation. Registration is free and by signing up you gain access to over 150 educational sessions, including lively panel discussions, dynamic roundtables, outstanding plenary sessions, special trainings, film screenings, and more. The conference has plentiful networking and business development opportunities including the Brownfields Transaction Forum and the Brownfields 2009 Exhibit Hall. While you are there experience New Orleans with mobile workshops and walking tours. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of economic and environmental redevelopment, or a seasoned professional looking to make new connections and increase your business, Brownfields 2009 offers something for you.

(USBGC Sponsored Event)

11/18/2009 New York City, NY Solar One Green from the Ground Up Tour

Solar One will be touring Green from the Ground Up, a three-part workshop on recycling, energy efficiency, and rooftop possibilities for multifamily buildings, throughout New York City. These workshops are designed to give building owners, shareholders, and managers the tools, resources, and information they need to green their multifamily building.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. WHERE: The Red Oak, 135 West 106th Street (expo starts at 5:30 p.m.) RSVP required. E-mail celia@solar1.org to RSVP.

11/19/2009-11/22/2009 St Petersberg, FL Arc-US 2009

www.arc-us.com

Design and Specification Principals from North America’s Largest Architectural Firms enjoy 3 days of Educational Seminars and Private Meetings.

11/26/2009-11/28/2009 Trade Fair Centre Salzburg, RENEXPO® Austria 2009

www.renexpo-austria.com

International Trade Fair and Conference for Renewable Energy and Passive House
Target Groups: Trade Visitors and End Users

Email: international@energie-server.de

12/9/2009-12/11/2009 Pasadena, CA Green California Schools Summit

The Green California Schools Summit & Expo, the largest green school event in the nation, is coming to the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA, December 9-11, 2009. Three days of networking with and learning from top education officials, green products and building experts and opinion leaders. Exhibit hall will feature over 200 green school products and services. Please enter "USGBC" when registering to receive a 20% discount. For information or to register go to http://www.green-technology.org/gcschools/index.html or call Eric Rennie at 626-577-5700.

12/15/2009 , A.R.E. Sustainability Awards entries early bird deadline

Submit your retail green building projects for recognition in this second annual competition presented by the Association for Retail Environments. This year, the entry process has been combined with the A.R.E. Design Awards to enhance the ease of entering and chances for winning.

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Who: A.R.E. What: Early-bird Deadline: A.R.E. Sustainability Awards entries When: submissions must be made by Dec. 15, 2009 Contact: Dori Zinn dorizinn@retailenvironments.org (954) 241-4814

1/14/2010-1/16/2010 Washington, DC EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium

3/24/2010-3/26/2010 Vancouver, BC GLOBE 2010

www.globe2010.com

This series of events is dedicated to bringing together professionals from the environment sector. Every two years, corporate executives, government representatives, environmental senior managers, urban planners and financial executives meet to discuss emerging priorities and opportunities in the business of the environment. GLOBE 2010 will host 12,000 participants, 2,200 conference delegates, 500 exhibitors, 200 speakers and dozens of international delegations from over 70 countries. The Conference will focus on major themes such as Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change and Energy, Finance and Sustainability, Building Better Cities, and the Future of the Automotive Industry.

4/25/2010 Richmond, VA Get Green Expo

www.getgreenexpo.org

  • Produced by professionals with 30+ years’ experience
  • 100,000+ square feet of exhibits, seminars
  • Benefits the Get Green Foundation