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Environmental professionals hold a unique span of knowledge that is well tailored to positively contribute to the field of sustainability. While environmental factors are just one aspect of sustainability, they are a key aspect. An increased pressure from investors and consumers on organizations to more seriously approach sustainability and environmental efforts has presented a great opportunity for environmental professionals to utilize their skills in this growing field.

Further, in recent years, an even greater level of interest from investors has been evolving, leading to the emergence of Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing (SRI). SRI investing, which places importance on environmental responsibility, among other sustainable interests, is a strong driver for organizations, large and small, to embrace sustainability. However, those interested in pursuing a sustainable business may not have the tools to do so, and this is where those with environmental expertise can help.

This featured speaker/networking program, sponsored by the EBC Young Environmental Professionals Committee, will feature Sean Fair, CRPC, AAMS, an SRI Investment Advisor and Managing Principle of Waymark Wealth Management LLC. He will discuss his own background in the fields of science and mathematics, and how they lead him to SRI investing.

Other items discussed will include a brief overview of SRI investing; its growing importance to consumers, and organizations; and finally where SRI investing fits into the larger picture, including the environmental professional’s potential role in industry, as well as the individual’s role related to other choices made to shape our environment/world.

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As demonstrated by the recent Paris Climate Conference, global energy systems face a massive challenge in shifting away from unsustainable carbon-emitting fuels to sustainable sources, while serving the energy and development needs of a planet whose population will reach ten billion before the end of the century. This challenge calls for contributions from disciplines that span the full range of BU’s capabilities in research and policy analysis. At this event, faculty members engaged in a wide range of research related to sustainable energy systems and policies will discuss their current and future work.

Hosted by Peter Fox-Penner, Professor of the Practice, Questrom School of Business 

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Challenge Cup is an annual worldwide tournament for the most promising startups to win cash prizes, make international connections and share their vision on a global stage. The competition is initiated by 1776, a US-based global incubator and seed fund, which is building a global community to provide the intellectual, social and financial capital these startups need to succeed.

The tournament is organized by 45 hubs on a local level, then in 9 regions, from where the winners will proceed to the global event in Washington, D.C. The local competition in Boston is hosted by Innovation Nights, a grassroots innovation community that helps local entrepreneurs and innovators get more visibility through a series of product launch events.  The event will take place at Greentown Labs, a cleantech hardware start up incubator in Somerville, on January 26, 2016.

Winners of the Boston area local competition will advance to the Eastern North America regional competition in New York City in March 2016. Regional winners will compete for $1 million in cash prizes and funding at the global finals in Washington, D.C. in June 2016.

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The first matchmaking platform in water technologies – initiated in autumn 2010 in Berlin with eight successful forums in Zurich, Leuwaarden (NL), Zurich, London, Dubai, Philadelphia (2), New York City – is designed to bring water technology entrepreneurs and investors together in an exclusive, non-conference, one-on-one setting in order to accelerate growth by providing support in attracting clients, assessing business opportunities and facilitating financing in the water sector.

WaterVent differentiates its offering by:

• Being entrepreneur driven

• Covering all growth stages – from start-up to established

• Tailoring matchmaking between innovators, investors and potential users

• Rendering a global network with access to all relevant water tech experts, investors, corporates, incubators and clusters

• Global spread of attendees and database from all relevant water ”active” innovative regions

• Including all adjacent technologies in the water nexus (i.e. green & blue biotech, aquaculture, food, urban and precision farming, resilient cities, fertilizers)

• Offering matchmaking events as well as individualized advisory services to best serve your needs – whether you are an entrepreneur or investor.

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The energy management landscape is in a period of rapid change—an unprecedented pivot—for both enterprises and utilities.

EnergySMART 2016 is about charting that change, and placing you ahead of it. Join top enterprises, energy service providers, and technology leaders to rethink the industry and refine your approach to energy management.

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ISPIM and IAOIP have joined forces to bring you a really different innovation experience!

• Belong >> ISPIM is truly a global innovation management community

• Participate >> This is THE event for sharing innovation insights about the future of innovation

• Enjoy >> Experience well-orchestrated social events in inspiring, fun venues

• Lead >> Chart your innovation management future

To get discounted tickets to this conference and networking event, indicate that you are a member of an affiliated organization (it is a yes/no question in the profile). That is all it takes.

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Decision makers from business, industry and government must now seek integrated energy solutions — solutions which assure both a secure and affordable energy supply to meet today's and tomorrow's needs, and effective management of energy and overall operational costs. The GLOBALCON Expo will emphasize four critical areas of leading edge technology and related services:

•  Energy Management, HVAC and Smart Building Systems

•  Renewables, Alternative Energy and Onsite Generation

•  Lighting Efficiency and Integrated Energy Solutions

•  Plant and Facilities Management

GLOBALCON 2016, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is designed specifically to facilitate those seeking to expand their knowledge of fast-moving developments in the energy field, explore promising new technologies, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative and cost-conscious project implementation strategies.

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The 2016 MIT Energy Conference will bring together thought leaders from industry, government, scientific community, and academia for exciting dialogues and insightful discussions about Energy issues facing the world today.

The Conference theme this time is “Big Meets Small: A New Era Emerges”.  It focuses on the evolving energy landscape and its challenges, opportunities and prospects for innovation across the entire value chain. 

The panels will address the changing patterns in demand and supply, current dynamics of the players and how they are adapting, emergence of new technologies, globalization, environment and climate change. The Conference will also focus on the fact that new markets structures are shifting the dynamics of power amongst large and small energy players, and that investment and financing models are adjusting for both ends of the project financing scale. 

For further information, visit http://mitenergyconference.org/

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The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about America’s energy challenges in new and innovative ways. Now in its seventh year, the Summit offers a unique, three-day program aimed at moving transformational energy technologies out of the lab and into the market. Join other energy industry experts, thought leaders, and decision makers at the 2016 Summit to: 

• Experience first-hand the latest technological advancements across a wide variety of energy sectors
• Attend practical seminars about transitioning cutting-edge technologies into successful commercial products
• Network with breakthrough technology companies, federal government leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers who are ready to collaborate
• Meet influential government, research labs, and private-sector leaders and learn about partnerships and funding opportunities
• Hear insightful keynotes from industry leaders and luminaries on the future of energy technology
• Apply to have your breakthrough technology featured in the highly regarded Technology Showcase

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The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The conference is organized entirely by students from a broad range of backgrounds including engineering, international affairs, urban planning, and economics. From a two-panel event in 2006, TEC has grown into one of the largest entirely student-run energy conferences in the region, attracting over 300 attendees each year.

This year, TEC will explore The Geopolitics of Energy, with discussion centering on how energy developments at the global, regional, and national levels are shaping international politics and security. The conference seeks to answer the question: How is the relationship between energy markets and international politics likely to evolve in a highly uncertain geopolitical landscape?

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