Environment Conference – Canterbury.

Two of the sub-groups of the Canterbury Partnership – the Environment Group and C4B (Canterbury4Business) Environment Sub Group are organising a joint environment conference in February 2011.

This important conference and exhibition will showcase local green businesses, services, assets and initiatives, and look at how the environment currently contributes to the economy. The conference includes presentations on sustainable transport and building, renewable energy, and tax breaks for businesses, as well as the opportunities for building a green economy. The exhibition features local providers of sustainable products and services in the area.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get together with local business owners and suppliers and discuss how sustainable practices and initiatives can benefit the local business community and contribute to the future of the district’s economy.This important conference and exhibition will showcase local green businesses, services, assets and initiatives, and look at how the environment currently contributes to the economy. The conference includes presentations on sustainable transport and building, renewable energy, and tax breaks for businesses, as well as the opportunities for building a green economy. The exhibition features local providers of sustainable products and services in the area.

Venue

Augustine Hall, St Augustine’s House, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury onWednesday 23rd February 2011 from 8.30 am until 1.30pm

(Although there is no parking available at Augustine House there are several public car parksnearby along with the bus station ,Canterbury East railway station and Park & Ride)

Benefits of attending:

• to promote environmental opportunities for businesses and residents
• to provide current and practical information, help and advice about environmental issues
• to provide opportunities to meet environmental exhibitors

Speakers include:

Vattenfall – Goran Loman
Kent windfarms and the local economy

Canterbury Christ Church University – Dr Keith Gwilym
Augustine House environmental design and CCCU environmental management

Canterbury City Council – David Reed (Strategic Director)
Council enironmental work

C E Murch - John Atkins
Blean woodlands and woodchip scheme

Leanmachines – Terry John
Low carbon vehicles and tax breaks

Confirmed exhibitors (so far) include:

• Adept IT
• Atlantic Business Resources/Blue Carbon Energy
• Canterbury City Council
• Canterbury District Fairtrade Network
• Downland Cycles
• Eternal Energy Systems
• Fairtrade Vending Services Ltd
• Kent County Council
• Leanmachines
• Solar Air UK
• Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd
• Viridor
• Wild Thing Consultants

Programme:

8.30am – Arrival, Registration, Light Refreshments and Networking with exhibitors

9.15am – Opening Welcome from Clive Relf (Chair of the C4B Environment Group)

9.20am – Presentation by Dr Keith Gwilym (Pro Vice Chancellor) CCCU with Q & A

9.50am – Presentation by John Atkins (C E Murch) with Q & A

10.20am – Fairtrade Hamper Prize Draw (Details TBC)

10.30am – Refreshment break and opportunity to network with delegates and exhibitors

11.15am – Presentation by David Reed (Canterbury City Council)

11.25am – Presentation by Terry John (Lean Machines) with Q & A

11.55am – Key note speech by Goran Loman of Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd plus Q & A

12.25pm – Event closing speech from Sue Davis (Chair of the Environment Sub-Group)

12.30pm – 1.30pm final networking opportunity.

To register your interest in attending this event, please email: events@canterbury.gov.uk or contact
Paul Spree on 01227 862532 or Matt McLellan on 01227 862058.

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