The Sustainability Summit returns to Milwaukee. The theme of this year's summit, An Economic and Ecologic Imperative, recognizes the inevitability and urgency of the global changes that are impacting all of our lives. The Milwaukee Sustainability Summit brings together leaders from major corporations, colleges and universities, government agencies and non-profit organizations to present and discuss opportunities and innovations in the rapidly expanding fields of clean energy and sustainability.
Wednesday, March 6: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
with Reception 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
At Delta Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203 US
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Workshop Schedule: Plan to attend
Workshops (except workshops #1 and #2 are on Thursday, March 7) are on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Continuing Education Conference Center, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue, 7th Floor (Plankinton Building, Grand Avenue Mall). Recommended parking is in the Grand Avenue Mall Ramp, entrance on Plankinton Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and Michigan Avenue.
Workshop #1 – Lessons for Creating Positive Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Workshop #2 – Organizing Ideas into Reality
Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Workshop #3 – Renewable Energy Policy in the Midwest
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Workshop #4 – Solar Electric Systems and the NEC
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop #5 – Biomimicry for Sustainable Watersheds and Coasts
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop #6 – Water as the Stuff of Life and Business
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Workshop #7 - Developing Your Business’ Environmental Credentials – Workshop on Applying to the Green Tier and/or Green Masters Programs
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Workshop #8 – Examples of the Appropriate Technology Movement
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop #9 – Making Sustainability the Norm: A Fun, Social and Easy Approach to Culture Change
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop #10 – Living Biological Growing Systems ~ An Innovative Approach to Sustainable Production with Composting & Vermiculture
Friday, March 8, 2013 at 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
More than workshops
When not in a workshop, be sure to visit the large exhibit hall which will display eighty Summit sponsors and exhibitors representing every sector of higher education and the green economy
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