The Green Event Summit - June 12-13, 2008 - (Page 14) SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS TRACK THURSDAY, JUNE 12 10:00-11:00 a.m. Going Green, One Shade at a Time Transforming an existing event into an environmentally-sensitive production is no easy feat, but there are simple and inexpensive ways to pull it off. In this session you’ll learn how small changes like replacing regular light bulbs with LED versions, donating leftover food,—even turning down the thermostat—can make all the difference and get your events on the right track to a fullygreen future. SPEAKERS: I for a look at how they created and executed their most creative green events. You’ll learn how they overcame obstacles, the tradeoffs they made (or didn’t make), the decisions they had to make, and the benefits they derived. I I SPEAKERS: SPEAKER: I Leslie Lukacs, Founder and Chair, Venues and Special Events Recycling Council; Project Manager, SCS Engineers Jeff Slye, Director, Environmental Initiatives; Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants 4:00-5:00 p.m. I 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative Green Event Concepts Listen in as our expert faculty takes you behind the scenes 14 Nikki Riley, Director of Program Management, Sierra Business Council 2:45-3:45 p.m. Creating High-End Green Events Green may be the rage, but can the luxurious glitz and glam of high-profile VIP events really be eco-friendly? The answer is YES! In this session you’ll learn how to pull off an Oscar-caliber event without sacrificing the high-end experience. SPEAKER: I Green Venues Event facilities across the country are gearing up to go green—offering environmentally friendly menu options, waste-management services, voluntary towel and sheet reuse and more. But how green are they really? And how much more can you expect to pay when producing an event at a green venue? Attend this session and you’ll learn how to determine if your venues are really green and what questions to ask to ensure you get the right answers. Rebecca Mebane, Director of Conferences & Meetings, National Recycling Coalition Deborah R. Popely, Founder and President, The Green Event Sourcebook Danielle Venokur, Founder, dvGreen FRIDAY, JUNE 13 10:00-10:45 a.m. Green Event Budgeting & Measurement Implementing green practices will affect your budget and your bottom line. In this ses-
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