Events
To keep you up-to-date about the many events, workshops and seminars taking place across Europe on the topic, we have compiled a calendar of events for you to plan your attendance and contribute to the debate.
Philips city.people.light Tour 2010
Various dates in Austria, Germany and Switzerland (see website for more information)
To learn more on how to illuminate your city and to improve lighting in public buildings visit the city.people.light tour hosted by Philips. Topics covered by the tour include:
- Sustainabile outdoor lighting in schools and other public buildings, taking into account the EuP Directive
- LED Intelligent lighting solutions, energy use, CO2 emissions and cost reductions, such as LED lighting management
- Innovative lighting solutions that provide a high quality of light and pleasant atmosphere, such as dynamic white light
Website: www.cpltour.philips.com (in German)
Contact: Marco Eggers Tel +49 (0)40/2899-4648
FENIX: 1st International Conference on Life Cycle Thinking
14 September 2010, Barcelona, Spain
The aim of this conference is to:
- Raise awareness on the importance of using Life Cycle Thinking in decision making regarding sustainability issues in Spain and Portugal.
- Provide access to the latest developments on methodologies that use this approach through keynote international experts.
- Introduce the FENIX project as an example of how to incorporate Life Cycle Thinking in decision making regarding packaging waste management.
- Provide an environment within which business, public administrations and research groups can exchange knowledge and experiences.
This conference includes the participation of internationally recognized keynote speakers, and will provide a unique space to exchange experiences among innovation, environmental, R&D, quality, industry and trade executives and directors from public administrations, businesses, technological centres, business associations, chambers of commerce and business and marketing schools.
Website: www.life-fenix.eu/news/2010/07/01/register-now-fenix-1st-international-conference-life-cycle-thinking
Contact: jornada@esci.es
ProcureCon Public Sector
15-16 September 2010, London, United Kingdom
This public procurement conference will demonstrate how to deliver significant efficiencies and value for money in public sector procurement. It features sessions on sustainable procurement, NHS procurement, collaborative procurement, latest procurement policy, procurement hubs and more…
- Doing more with less: Seizing the opportunity & improving efficiency and value for money across the public sector procurement
- Procurement policy on green sourcing: Achieving social, economic and environmental sustainability
- Maximising value, innovation and efficiency in commissioning and procurement through supplier engagement
- Rationalising the procurement space to identify and effectively measure value for money
- Breaking down the barriers to collaborative procurement in order to achieve both efficiencies and value for money savings
Website: www.wbresearch.com/procureconps/
Contact: procurecon@wbr.co.uk
Registration is limited
ICT 2010 : Digitally driven 
27-29 September 2010, Brussels, Belgium
The ICT forum will showcase the latest research trends in information and communication technologies as well as unveil European Union ICT funding priorities for 2011-2012. The ICT 2010 will focus on the potential of digital solutions in promoting sustainable growth, the role of ICT in the daily life of citizens and the importance of public participation in the innovation process.
Website: ec.europa.eu/information_society/events/ict/2010/index_en.htm
Registration will open in May 2010
Strategies in Light. Europe
27-29 September 2010, Frankfurt, Germany
Strategies in Light Europe 2010, brings LED and Lighting technologies from all sectors and all stages of the supply chain together under one roof. The one event will be attended by representatives from the industry and lighting design community as well as policy makers and other key stakeholders. Discussions, workshops and an exhibition will focus on such issues as:
- Critical challenges and barriers to adoption
- Regulatory issues and standards
- Government support and funding
- Technology updates and roadmaps
- The supply chain and Financing
- The competitive landscape
- Showcase new technologies.
Website: www.sileurope.com/index.html
Contact: kellys@pennwell.com
eWorld Purchasing and Supply
28-29 September 2010, London, United Kingdom
This free business forum has been set up for leaders and procurers to share experiences on eProcurement, eSourcing and Supply Chain Technologies. For the past 10 years, the event has provided a unique insight into the latest developments in electronic commerce for senior purchasing, supply chain and finance executives.
eWorld September 2010 will focus on key issues such as;
- Adding value to the enterprise with pro-active purchasing strategies
- Developing suppliers to increase collaboration and reduce risk
- On-demand procurement systems: the next generation of specialist applications
- Sustainable supply chains and their key role in the responsible business agenda
Website: www.eworld-purchasing.com
Contact: eworldps@revolution-events.com
Cooling the Cities - The Absolute Priority
29 September - 1 October 2010, Rhodes, Greece
Current research and technologies for passive cooling techniques that improve the environmental performance of urban spaces and buildings will be presented and discussed amongst manufacturers, consultants, designers and officials in Greece. The event will host the following conferences jointly:
- The 3rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment (PALENC 2010)
- The 5th European Conference on Energy Performance & Indoor Climate in Buildings (EPIC 2010)
- The 1st Cool Roofs Conference
Website: palenc2010.conferences.gr
Contact: palenc2010@heliotopos.net
Procurement Leaders Forum
29 September 2010, Boston, USA
The Procurement Leaders Forum will bring together the top procurement, sourcing and supply chain management professionals from leading worldwide organizations. This learning and networking conference for senior procurement professionals will cover the following topics:
- Sustainability: Tips to incorporate social and environmental practice into the procurement process.
- Innovation: Leveraging supplier relations to maximise new innovations for the good of the wider business. The innovations that leading-edge organisations are adopting; from crowd sourcing to the latest technology.
- Business alignment: Speaking the language of finance, focusing on profit and delivering cash: How to better align function with wider goals.
- Streamlining supply networks: Working with the supply chain to streamline processes and linkages; how to ensure that suppliers are putting everything into the relationship? Treating the supply chain as a single, competitive entity
- and more ...
Website: www.procurementleaders.com/events/forums/boston-2010/
Preparing Perfect Tenders
30 September (London), 7 October (Birmingham) and 18 November 2010 (Manchester), UK
With more and more companies seeking to work with the public sector, the importance of writing winning tenders should not be underestimated.
This interactive seminar is designed to help suppliers:
- Gain an insight into what the public sector buyer expects to see in submissions
- Draft and present successful tenders
- Understand the entire tendering and legal process from the preparation, evaluation to the presentation stages
Website: www.bipsolutions.com/events/pass2010/ppt/index.html
Contact: bip@bipsolutions.com
Public Procurement in Europe: Ecological and Economical Solutions through Cooperation
7-8 October 2010, Linz, Austria
The pro-EE final conference will present the most recent results on opportunities and limits in joint ecological and economical procurement and will provide answers to questions on public procurement.
The following topics will be covered:
- Ecological and economical procurement – what do the EU and the national action plan have in store for us?
- Practical implementation – where do EU-countries stand?
- International cooperation from the viewpoint of the public procurement law.
- Successful cooperation models between countries, cities and municipalities.
- Framework conditions for communities – regional, economical and ecological procurement despite tight budgets and public procurement law.
- Innovative Austrian companies present themselves: e-mobility and LED/solar technology.
On the evening of 7 October, an exchange of experience and discussion on the question "Where does the public procurer’s way lead to?" will take place.
Website: www.pro-ee.eu/events.html
Contact: uak.post@ooe.gv.at
Green purchasing international forum ("Forum Compra Verde")
7-8 October 2010, Cremona, Italy
The fourth event of this series, the Green Purchasing International Forum will provide three days of information and exchange among representatives of the public sector on green public procurement (GPP). The event will also host a number of awards to showcase GPP success stories from the Italian public sector, such as the best Green Tender/Best GPP Policy and the "Mensa Verde" award (best "green cafeteria").
The event is being organised by the Province of Cremona, the Italian Local Agenda 21 Association, Region of Lombardy, Ecosistemi and the Agency for Social Economy (Adescoop).
Participation is free of charge.
Website: www.forumcompraverde.it/eng/
Contact: segreteria@forumcompraverde.it
Local Renewables Freiburg 2010
14-15 October 2010, Freiburg, Germany
As the move towards e-vehicles begins to gather pace, cities around Europe and the world face the challenge of answering a number of key urban mobility questions. The Local Renewables Freiburg 2010 Conference will examine the role of renewables in sustainable urban mobility. Opportunities for the participants of this conference include:
- Keynotes, plenaries and thematic workshops on the role of renewables in sustainable urban mobility: find and get inspired by innovative ideas from experts and advanced cities about renewable energy and energy efficiency in mobility and learn proven methods and technologies
- Study tours: get an inspiring and practical insight of the opportunities and initiatives to integrate local renewable energy into urban transport in Freiburg City
- Networking & interaction with the Solar Summits: meet researchers, local government and business representatives
Website: www.local-renewables-conference.org/freiburg2010/
Contact: lr2010@iclei.org
International Greentech & Eco 
Products Exhibition & Conference
14-17 October, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
IGEM2010 aims to provide a platform and will feature innovative eco-products, green technologies and services. This four-day event is expected to draw more than 500 companies / organisations from around the world and over 120,000 visitors. A parallel session will be held on Sustainable Public Procurement, in particular on Green Purchasing and Eco-labels on Saturday 16 October.
Website: www.igem.com.my
Contact: igem@expomal.com
ERSCP-EMSU 2010 Conference
25-29 October 2010, Delft, the Netherlands
‘Knowledge Collaboration & Learning for Sustainable Innovation’ is the theme of the conference and it will take place simultaneously in Delft in the Netherlands and in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference will bring together more than 400 different stakeholders involved in sustainable innovation, sustainable consumption and production and sustainable higher education to discuss and present on the following themes:
- Sustainable Universities and Higher Education
- Knowledge Collaboration for Sustainable Innovation, Design, Business & CSR
- Sustainable Consumption and Production
- Climate, Energy, Water
- Sustainable Cities and Regions
- Sustainable Consumption and Production in Developing Countries
Website: www.erscp-emsu2010.org
Contact: conference@erscp-emsu2010.org
Procurex Scotland 2010
26-27 October 2010, Glasgow, Scotland
Scotland's leading event designed specifically for professionals engaged directly in or associated with procurement, from both the public and private sectors.
Procurex Scotland 2010 will also provide visitors with a unique opportunity to enhance their training and development opportunities, through the vast array of associated free to attend skills workshops, seminars and conferences.
Explore innovative solutions: Public sector bodies across Scotland spend over £8 billion a year on goods, works and services, making public procurement a powerful instrument for creating the demand for innovative solutions. With this huge commitment of taxpayers’ money comes the responsibility for each department to ensure that it is deriving maximum value from its expenditure, continually achieving financial savings while driving improvements in public services. This can be achieved by harnessing the power of innovative suppliers to produce better solutions at lower costs.
Website: www.procurexscotland.co.uk
Contact (for attending): info@procurexscotland.co.uk
ECOMONDO
3-6 November 2010, Rimini Fiera, Italy
This international trade fair on material & energy recovery & sustainable development, ECOMONDO, is one of the biggest expos of green technologies and new lifestyles. It is also a forum where businesses in the environmental and sustainability sectors can meet institutional stakeholders, trade associations, local/central governments, NGOs and all types of industries and goods manufacturers, to discuss new models of economic growth driven by a focus on innovation and clean technologies. Topics covered include:
- Innovation in the design and management of environmental services and infrastructures.
- Ecologically sustainable and energy-efficient solutions as the key to cutting costs.
- Sustainable production and purchasing.
- Technologies tailored to sustainable growth.
- Cities as a means of change and response to climate change.
- Ethical conduct and social responsibility of businesses and consumers.
- Green approach to creating new jobs.
- Recycling society.
Website: http://en.ecomondo.com
Contact: infovisitatori@riminifiera.it
25th World Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition
5-9 November 2010, Shenzhen, China
The World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS) series, organised by World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), attracts academic, government and industry professionals involved in electric drive technologies.
Leaders from around the world who are interested in exploring and understanding the technical, policy and market challenges around the theme of Sustainable Mobility Revolution will be attending this event.
Deadline for submitting papers is the 30 April 2010
Website: www.evs25.org/event/2009ddc-en/index.html
Sustainable Innovation 2010
8-9 November 2010, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
'Creating Breakthroughs: Green growth, Eco-innovation, Entrepreneurship and Jobs' is the slogan for the 15th international conference in the series of conferences 'Towards Sustainable Product Design'.
The conference will provide a platform to discuss the future opportunities and challenges related to the design, development and commercialisation of sustainable products, services, technologies and new business models. Sustainable Innovation 2010 will include invited and refereed papers from academics, consultants, entrepreneurs, investors, technology providers, designers, sustainability, environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) managers as well as other business functions. The event will be a unique learning experience, networking space and an opportunity to think! Delegates will come globally from large companies, entrepreneurs, as well as academia, government and NGOs.
Website: www.cfsd.org.uk/events/tspd15
Contact: mcharter@ucreative.ac.uk
Green IT Expo 2010
8-10 November, London, United Kingdom
An educational forum aimed at those who are actively implementing or beginning to formulate more sustainable computing strategies. The event is designed to showcase thought leadership, environmentally-friendly technologies, green innovations, the latest tools & techniques and specialist advisors operating in the area. The Expo will allow participants to:
- Understand the key challenges ahead for IT departments and the industry as a whole
- Keep up-to-speed with significant developments at a local and international level
- Ensure compliance with the latest legislation and government directives
- Review a wide range of environmentally-friendly IT products and services
- Formulate greener IT strategies for the short, medium and long-terms
Website: www.greenitexpo.com
Contact: sara@revolution-events.com
Going Green: Care Innovation 2010
8-11 November 2010, Vienna, Austria
This Symposium is a platform set up for stakeholders to keep up-to-date
with the progress of sustainable development of eco-efficient electronic
and automotive products. This year’s program will feature the latest in
environmental design, clean manufacturing, energy-efficiency, climate
change, new eco-efficient technologies, collection, reverse
logistics/trade-in, refurbishment, carbon trading, re-use, remarketing,
recycling and policy making from leading experts around the globe.
Website: www.re-use.net/CARE/CI2010/about.html
Contact: info@care-electronics.net
The Engaging Suppliers in Sustainability Conference
9-10 November 2010, London, United Kingdom
Ethical Corporation has organised a 2 day practical conference for procurers with the aim of helping to bridge the knowledge gap and practicalities between CSR and operations.
The conference will discuss the following four themes:
- Practical ways to embed sustainability in procurement functions
- Understanding the supply chain: where should more effort be placed?
- Ways to build strong supplier relationships
- How to get support from external certification and standards organisations
Website: www.ethicalcorp.com/supplychain
Contact: cora.ng@ethicalcorp.com
Procura+ Seminar 2010
11-12 November, Helsinki, Finland
- How can sustainable procurement play a role in innovative solutions for public construction projects?
- How can public authorities make contracts more accessible for small and medium sized enterprises?
- How can you engage with suppliers through strategic dialoguing?
The Seminar aims to serve as a forum for representatives from across Europe including procurers, policy makers and experts to discuss these questions, exchange ideas, concepts, opinions and experiences on how sustainable procurement can contribute to innovation in the areas of sustainable construction, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and supplier engagement.
Participation is free of charge, however prior registration is essential.
Website: www.procuraplus.org/helsinki
Contact: procurement@iclei.org
The SOPO Annual Conference and Exhibition
16 November 2010, Brighton, United Kingdom
The Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) is a representative organisation of procurement officers within the public sector. SOPO strives to ensure that procurement functions operate effectively and efficiently within local government, while promoting partnering and best value.
The SOPO Annual Conference and Exhibition will draw together a wealth of key decision makers from across the Society’s membership, offering a unique marketing arena for those wishing to supply to or increase market share in this sector.
Website: www.bipsolutions.com/events/sopo2010/index.html
Contact: events@bipsolutions.com
Buy & Care Fair
30 November - 3 December 2010, Lyon, France
The Buy & Care Fair for business purchases will attract over 130 exhibitors to an exhibition space covering nearly 3500 m2 and over 8000 public and private buyers looking for innovative products and services. It will feature:
- Responsible procurement
- How to satisfy requirements of an official ecolabel or equivalent
- How to win or be selected for an eco-design
- The real ecological and social benefits of ethical consumption
Website: www.buy-and-care.com
Contact: aude.igounet@reedexpo.fr
Senior Training Course on the Marrakech Task Force Approach to Sustainable Public Procurement
December 2010, Torino, Italy
UNEP and the MTF on SPP will co-organize a Senior SPP training course in December 2010, in cooperation with the International Training Center of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO), on the MTF Approach on SPP.
The course will be composed of two modules: distance learning and face-to-face. The distance learning module will be carried-out online and will last three weeks. The face-to-face module of the course will consist of a week of face-to-face training at the ITC-ILO campus in Torino, Italy.
Interested SPP experts willing to assist in the implementation of the MTF Approach to SPP can pre-register on the link below.
Website: www.unep.fr/scp/procurement
Contact: farid.yaker@unep.org
