Airports Going Green Agenda Announced — Register Today

CHICAGO, 2012-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Don’t miss the fifth annual Airports Going Green conference in Chicago this fall! The conference will be held Nov. 4-7, 2012 at the Westin River North Hotel in Chicago. Register today at www.airportsgoinggreen.org  and take a look at the exciting, informative agenda below.

Airports Going Green is the aviation industry’s leading sustainability forum and will offer the opportunity to hear about sustainability case studies, innovations and achievements. Participants will hear from aviation industry leaders and other exceptional industry speakers on how a commitment to sustainability practices drives decision-making, influences the marketplace, and saves money and resources.

Also, be sure to check out sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and to nominate industry peers for Sustainability Awards — see information below!

Conference Agenda

(subject to change)

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Session: Airport CEO Roundtable

Monday, November 5, 2012

Session: The Future of Airport Sustainability

Session: Closing the Loop: Toward a NetZero Airport

Session: Preview of Midwestern Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative

**Keynote Luncheon

Session: FAA Reauthorization and Sustainability Mandates

Session: Take a Bite out of Green Concessions

Session: What’s New in Sustainable Products?

**Evening Event: Reception for all Conference Attendees

 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Session: Linking Building Design and Human Health

Session: Using Technology to Advance Airport Sustainability

**Keynote Luncheon and Airports Going Green Awards

Session: World View: Airport Sustainability Initiatives

Session: New Approaches to Airport Sustainability Planning

Session: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Connecting Airports and Communities

Session: Get Smarter: Current Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Sustainability Projects

Session: Implementing the Sustainable Airport Manual (SAM) for Concessions & Tenants

Session: Making it Happen: Implementing Innovative Energy Efficiencies

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Morning: O’Hare International Airport Airfield Tour

Call for Sustainability Award Nominations

Help us recognize our fellow industry peers as aviation sustainability leaders and innovators! We invite you to nominate airport projects or initiatives that embrace the principles of the CDA Sustainable Airport Manual (SAM) and exemplify sustainability leadership in the aviation industry. The award nomination deadline has been extended through August 15, 2012. Nomination forms are available at www.airportsgoinggreen.org.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available

Demonstrate your company’s commitment to the aviation industry by becoming an event sponsor! By doing so, you will showcase your company’s dedication to promoting environmental excellence through education. For sponsorship availability, contact Gwen Papineau Basaria, AAAE at (703) 824-0500, ext. 187, or email Gwen.Basaria@aaae.org.

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