At 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, GoGreen Portland will launch into an ambitious event agenda featuring four tracks of varied learning formats, 50+ experts on sustainability and equity, meaningful networking and collaboration opportunities, plus a special presentation on the intersections of sustainability and national security from New America Foundation Senior Fellow, Mark Mykleby. The event takes place at the Oregon Convention Center.
In partnership with Multnomah County, the event’s Title Sponsor, GoGreen Portland will explore a new theme in 2013 — Advancing Equity and Economic Vitality. A full breakdown of the program and featured speakers can be found at: portland.gogreenconference.net/program
KEYNOTES
– Mayor Charlie Hales, City of Portland
– Cheryl Myers, Director of Economic & Business Equity, Office of Governor John Kitzhaber
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND FEATURES
– Intersections of Sustainability and Security, Mark Mykleby, Senior Fellow, Smart Strategy Initiative, New America Foundation
– Made in Oregon: Industry Spotlight Storytelling
– EV Ride & Drive (with Honda, Ford and Drive Oregon)
CROSSROADS OF EQUITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY TRACK
– Actions Speak Louder: Getting serious about climate change
– Moving Markets: How strategic partnerships are making healthier materials
– Social Equity as a Driver for Success
LEADERSHIP THINK TANK TRACK
– Bold Actions to Emissions Reduction and Economic Resurgence
– How to Grow Your Business and the Region Equitably
SOLUTIONS LAB TRACK
– Expanding the Sustainability Movement
– Benchmark Your Performance with B-Corp
WORKSHOPS TRACK
– Leverage Your Data: Tools to Build Your Sustainability Strategy
– Taking Action: Collaborative Project Prioritization and Decision-Making
– Maximizing Impact Through Integrated Project Planning
EVENT DETAILS
GoGreen Portland 2013, brought to you by Multnomah County and presented by Sustainability at Work, takes place Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 at the Oregon Convention Center in the Oregon Ballroom. Tickets are available at portland.gogreenconference.net. Full Admission Tickets are $195 and Group Rate Full Admission Tickets are $175 (groups of two or more). Student and non-profit pricing is also available.
