Thursday, March 29, 2011

7:30am:  Registration/Breakfast,  Program: 8am to 1pm

The Franklin Institute- 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Now in its second year, this event brings together industry, university and community leaders to share best practices, ask challenging questions and provide cutting edge information about sustainability in the Delaware Valley.

Nationally Acclaimed Keynote Speakers:

• - Welcome from  Troy Collins, Senior Vice-president and CEO of The Franklin Institute
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• - Introductory remarks by Jerry Sweeney, President & CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust
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• - Welcome from Mayor Michael A. Nutter discussing the highly successful Philly Green Works program
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• - Breakfast Keynote: Roger Platt, Senior Vice President of the US Green Building Council
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• - Lunch Keynote: Henry H. Chamberlain, President and COO of BOMA International (Building Owners and Management Association)
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15 Panel Discussions:

• - Covering diverse topics, such as energy management systems, community engagement, building retrofits, starting a sustainable business, electric cars, LEED/Energy Star issues and more.
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• - Panelists include Kevin Kampschroer, Director of High Energy Buildings for GSA; Judy Wicks, Founder of BALLE;  Rob Watson, a founder of LEED; Leisha John, Americas Director of Environmental Sustainability at Ernst and Young; Audrey Zibelman, CEO of Viridity and other industry and thought leaders
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• - Detailed list of panels and themed grid.
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Stay for the afternoon:

• Join students from the Philadelphia School District enrolled in The Franklin Institute’s  Science Leadership Academy as they lead a session on sustainability
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