Palm Springs, California

"As in any emerging sector, risks and obstacles go hand-in-hand with opportunities -- and the latest information and intelligence are key components to success. Clean Edge, Inc. and IBF Conferences hosts this exclusive forum of investors, technology innovators, universities and policy makers."

San Jose, California

"The entire Northern California building community will be brought together to focus on the important issue of sharing green practices and discussing ways to further recognize and encourage sustainable building. The 2 day event features a full program of instructional sessions and workshops covering environmentally friendly building, design and construction topics as well as important topics like education, outreach, advocacy, legal issues and more. " (www.greenconstruction2006.com)

Earls Court 2, London

"Ecobuild brings together professionals involved in aspects of strategy, policy, design, planning, financing and development and maintenance of houses and public and commercial buildings. They came to seek out ways to embrace sustainability in their approach and objectives to design and construction. The conference tackled the issues at a policy and legislative level, whilst the seminars and workshops provided practical solutions on specific issues from timber frames, insulation and CHP to green roofs and sustainable water management." (www.ecobuild.co.uk)

Boulder, Colorado

"At this summit, speakers from businesses around the country will address how they are turning socially and environmentally responsible products and business practices into integral--and profitable-- parts of business." (www.corecolorado.org)