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Upcoming Events 2009 – 2010

• November 9 - 10, 2009: Responsible Technologies Summit

The First Annual Responsible Technologies Summit

Hosted by the Georgia Tech Business Network, ERS Global and the Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College School of Public Policy.

Agenda Highlights

Summit Reception – Monday, November 9, 2009

6:00 pm-7:30 pm @ WaterHaven – included in Summit registration

A hosted reception with special guests Dr. Bud Peterson, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology; John Wells, CEO Interface Americas; John Crowe, President, Buckeye Technologies; John Baumstark, President, Suniva.

Summit – Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Click here to register- Seating is limited. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available. Note: Attendees are required to create a GTBN login to register; name & email are required options during the registration process.For more information, please contact Heather Shankwiler (heather.shankwiler@gmail.com; 404-966-8245). 

7:00 am-12:30pm

Breakfast, Exhibits and Networking

Opening Remarks - Dr. Bud Peterson, President, Georgia Institute of Technology

Session 1: Sustainable Development: the Piedmont Atlantic Mega-Region

The regional approach, from Raleigh to Birmingham, is key to successful global competition. Discussion will focus on the regional opportunities for engagement.

• Dr. Catherine Ross, Director, Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development, Georgia Institute of Technology

Session 2: Keynote Panel on Business Sustainability and Regional Opportunities for Renewable Energy
The internal framework for companies committed to sustainable growth; a business sustainability champion’s perspective on the required transformation; the challenges and opportunities for renewable technologies in the region.

• Moderator - Dr. Diana Hicks, Chair, School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Panelists:
  • Susan Graff, CEO, ERS Global
  • Scott Wicker, SVP Sustainability, UP

Session 3: Keynote Panel on Regional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency The latest research on renewable energy (biofuels, solar) and energy efficiency technologies that are currently in the commercialization stage will be presented.

• Moderator - Jim Stokes, President, Sustainable Solutions Georgia
• Panelists:
  • Chip Aiken, VP Manufacturing, Buckeye Technologies
  • Dr. Marilyn Brown, Distinguished Visiting Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy
  • Dr. Ajeet Rohatgi, Regents Professor, Georgia Tech and Chief Technology Officer, Suniva

For more information on the speakers, please navigate to: http://www.enform.info/default.asp?pgid=4

Admission:

• $65 Non-GTBN member
• $50 GTBN member
• $15 Students (Students must apply for admission - limited seating available. Please apply to heather.shankwiler@gmail.com)

Additional Upcoming Events (Continued)

• December 2, 2009: Georgia Tech Basketball Game in the Coaches Corner
• Early January 2010: GTBN Kickoff 2010 Networking event (@ Engine 11, North Avenue)
• Late February/March 2010: Real Estate Symposium
• April 2010: GTBN Networking Happy Hour
• Spring 2010: Georgia Tech Baseball Game GTBN day