GLOBE 2016 International Conference & Expo
March 2–4, 2016
Vancouver, Canada
GLOBE 2016: The Pre-eminent Environmental Business Event Since 1990
As North America’s largest
international environmental
business forum, GLOBE™ is
about taking responsibility,
forging new partnerships and
thinking outside the box.
For the past 25 years, the GLOBE™ Series has served
as the nexus for global networking and leadership on
the business of the environment. In March of 2016,
thousands of business and government leaders will
once again come together to network and advance
global business and sustainability agendas.
ABOUT THE GLOBE 2016 CONFERENCE
GLOBE 2016 marks the 14th biennial Conference and Exposition in the Series.
The prevailing theme for GLOBE 2016 is ‘INNOVATION’. The conference programming
is set to be an exciting mix of unique interactive sessions, including: armchair
dialogues, lively debates, roundtable discussions, salon-style gatherings, workshops
‘SPARK’ talks and more.
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GLOBE 2016 OFFERS:
» » In-depth review of challenging issues
between people, planet, and profit.
» » Critical insights from more than 200 speakers and innovators.
» » Active participation through new interactive
sessions, workshops, and networking.
» » Real world knowledge including important lessons,
innovative solutions, and valuable new tools.
ABOUT THE GLOBEX INNOVATION EXPO
The GLOBEX Innovation Expo is a transaction-based exposition that is fully
integrated with the GLOBE 2016 Conference. With its unique challenge-pitch
environment, new centrally located presentation theatre and an expanded
match-making area, GLOBEX offers new opportunities like never before:
Gina McCarthy,
Administrator,
US EPA
»» An energetic and high-value networking space –
conducive to deal making of all kinds, enabling solutions
to be found and partnerships to be forged.
»» A complete B2B program – meet with solutions
providers from more than 20 economies.
»» Rich dialogue – from innovation presentations to
international market updates in an open concept forum.
»» Innovation Challenges – priority sectors coming together with
solution brokers in a unique “challenge-pitch” environment.
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With an exciting vibe and an international
flair, GLOBE is where future markets are
shaped, and public policy is fostered.
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Partner, Vantage Point
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The GLOBE 2016 Program will be shaped by the following themes:
Corporate Sustainability 3.0
» » The Transformative Corporation: Emerging
21st Century Business Models
Infrastructure + Urban Development
»» Sustainable Mobility: Dealing with the Other Carbon Bubble
»» Quantum Leaps in Natural Resource Efficiency
»» Green Bonds + Infrastructure:
Catalyzing a Sustainable Future
»» Pursuing Sustainability in a Digital Age
»» Smart Cities: ICT Innovations + The Grid
»» Culture Capital: Empowering Employees to
Achieve Social + Sustainability Outcomes
»» Cityscapes and Landscapes
»» B2B Sustainability + Supply Chain Innovations
»» Green Materials, Metals and Manufacturing
Technology + Investment
» » Investment for Clean Technology
Scale-Up + Global Markets
»» Adaptation and Resiliency for Cities,
Coasts and Corporations
Industry, Communities + Communications
»» Indigenous Communities: Meaningful
Engagement + Partnerships
»» Media, Entertainment + Sustainability
» » Venture + Institutional Investment:
The Sustainability Scorecard
»» Engaging Community Stakeholders to
Catalyze Business Innovation
» » New Social Impact Financial Instruments
»» Social Media: Finding Your Authentic Voice
» » Financing Corporate Energy, Technology
+ Resource Efficiency
»» Brand Engagement in Sustainable Innovation
»» Building Resilience through Innovative
Financial Instruments
The Pacific ECOnomic Zone
»» Accelerating Regional Trade in Environmental Solutions
»» Managing Risk for a Low Carbon Future
»» Integrating Sustainability Impacts in Trade Policy Promotion
»» Green Economic Development: Global Best
Practices for Securing Jobs & Investment
»» Corporate Trade & Sustainability in the Pacific Rim Region
Global Sustainability Megatrends + Leadership
» » Radical Corporate Transparency
» » Energy, Environment + Economic Security
» » 21st Century Water Innovation
»» Low Impact Transport + Transmission:
Getting Commodities to Market
»» The West Coast Greentech Corridor:
Opening the Door to Global Markets
Special Features
» » Best Practices in Communicating Sustainability Value
»» Climate Action: The Road from Paris
» » Generating Ecological + Sustainability
Value from Farm to Food Markets
»» European Sustainability Innovation Leadership
»» Fostering the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
» » The Circular Economy: A Billion Dollar Opportunity
»» Protecting Our Oceans
»» A Canadian/Continental Energy
Strategy: The Building Blocks
For all program inquiries, please contact:
Paul Shorthouse
Director, Conference Programming
Email: [email protected]
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