“Growing the Green Economy:
Practical Solutions for Sustainable Communities”
FCM´s Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show is the event in Canada for municipal leaders, decision makers and experts to exchange ideas and solutions towards creating a stronger and more sustainable community development.
“Over three days, delegates can attend interactive and capacity-building workshops, sharing knowledge with their peers and keynote speakers about topics ranging from water conservation to green development policies. They´ll hear how municipalities can save money and protect the climate. They´ll also learn about ideas and strategies that will help make their municipal operations more energy and cost efficient. And the conference trade show will feature exhibitors displaying the latest technologies and services related to sustainable community development.”
FCM President Basil Stewart, Mayor of Summerside, P.E.I.
Come and tap into a wealth of solutions, innovations, effective practices and partnerships offered by companies and organizations specializing in the municipal sector.
Opening Ceremony - WEBCAST
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
With: Karen Leibovici, FCM Third Vice-President and Councillor, City of Edmonton; Brock Carlton, FCM CEO
The Otesha Project, a national youth-run charitable organization that uses theatre and storytelling to encourage the public to make conscious lifestyle choices and reduce consumption.
Mayor Ken Melamed, Whistler, B.C.
How: Click here
Keynote Address – WEBCAST - COP15: The Road Ahead
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
With: Berry Vrbanovic, FCM Second Vice-President and Councillor of Kitchener, Ont., Brock Carlton, FCM CEO
How: Click here
Conference Presentations
Conference presentations will be available shortly.
Complete Conference Program, please click here
Conference at a glance, click here
GREENING OUR EVENT
FCM is taking the following steps to minimize our impact on the environment.
Pre-conference
• Choosing hotels and amenities in close proximity to events so members can walk or use group/public transportation whenever possible
• Cutting paper usage by creating an event page on our website where delegates can register online, as well as download our Preliminary Conference Program
• Making hotel reservations available online via a dedicated web page
• Providing all event updates via email to registered delegates
• Conducting all marketing campaigns via email
• Offering delegates carbon offsets for their travel arrangements
During Conference
• Making recycling stations available to delegates throughout the conference
• Minimizing photocopying
• Collecting and reusing plastic badge holders
• Considering local and sustainable menu items
• Using bulk water instead of bottled water
• Using local, environmentally friendly suppliers where possible
• Reducing the use of disposable plates, cups, utensils and napkins
• Turning off lights and shutting down electronics in support rooms at the end of each day
• Reusing signage whenever possible
• Encouraging trade show exhibitors to minimize paper and other handouts
• Purchasing carbon offsets for our conferences
Post-Conference
• Making post-presentation materials available online (instead of paper)
• Donating leftover office supplies and promotional items to schools or charity organizations
CONTACT US
If you require more information about the conference, tradeshow or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Registration desk
613.907.6212 [register@fcm.ca]
Caroline Vanasse - Sales and Tradeshow Coordinator
613.907.6348 [tradeshow@fcm.ca]
OUR SPONSORS
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities thanks its sponsors for their support of the 2010 FCM Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show.
