The British Columbia Environment Industry Association invites you to participate in these exciting events and activities during GLOBE 2008 Week in Vancouver.

There will be a stakeholder information session regarding Canada’s participation in the Building and Appliances Task Force of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate Change.
Date: March 11 ~ Time: 12:00-17:30 hrs ~ Place: Fairmont Waterfront

Statement of Interest Workshop: How to Build a Winning Application. As a GLOBE 2008 pre-conference event, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, will host a live workshop to help entrepreneurs and clean technology developers better understand SDTC’s SD Tech Fund™ and how the program can advance promising new innovations to market.
Date: March 11 ~ Time: 13:00-17:00 hrs ~ Place: Fairmont Waterfront

On the opening day of GLOBE 2008, the BCEIA will have its own booth set-up in a prime location at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. The BCEIA booth will be manned by BCEIA Staff, Board Members and Volunteers. You are encouraged to stop by and see what membership in BCEIA has to offer.
Date: March 12, 13, 14 ~ Time: 09:00-17:00 hrs ~ Place: Tradeshow Floor, Canada Place

Peter Clusky, Director Renewable Energy & Environmental Technology for UK Trade & Investment, will be in Vancouver for GLOBE 2008. Peter would like to meet with BCEIA Members to discuss how to expand your business into the UK and EU marketplace. Please email jeff.eltom@bceia.com to schedule a convenient time to meet at Globe 2008.
Date: March 12,13,14 ~ Time: Individual meetings TBD

A global overview of environmental issues facing society. For registered Conference Delegates.
Date: March 12 ~ Time: 08:30–10:00 hrs ~ Place: Vancouver Convention & Expo Centre, Main Ballroom.

There will be a stakeholder information session regarding Canada’s participation in the Renewable Energies and Distributed Generation Task Force of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate Change.
Date: March 12 ~ Time: 13:30-15:30 hrs ~ Place: Cheakamus Room, Fairmont Waterfront

The Royal Netherlands Embassy, together with its Consulates-General in Vancouver and Toronto, host a special seminar for the presentation of Dutch solutions on the subject of Sustainable Solutions in the Built Environment.
Date: March 12 ~ Time: 16:00-19:30 hrs ~ Place: Mackenzie Room, Fairmont Waterfront

The British Consul General in Vancouver, Martin Cronin requests the pleasure of your company at a reception on the occasion of GLOBE 2008.
Date: March 12 ~ Time: 17:00 hrs-19:00hrs ~ Place: Cyprus Suite, Pan Pacific Hotel

Industry Canada’s Network of Environmental Industries is pleased to offer this seminar on the margins of GLOBE 2008 to Canadian environmental companies interested in exploring partnership mechanisms to expand internationally.
Date: March 13 ~ Time: 08:00-11:30 hrs ~ Place: Fairmont Waterfront.

The Italian Trade Commission and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, are hosting a GLOBE2008 Conference presentation and networking lunch buffet.
Date: March 13 ~ Time: 12:00-13:30 hrs ~ Place: Oceanview Suites 1-2, Pan Pacific Hotel

From green cities to green investments the Middle East is becoming a hotbed for Green initiatives. Abu Dhabi has announced $15 billion in new green investments aimed at making Abu Dhabi a leader in the field of sustainability. Dubai is driving forward green building projects and wants to be the ‘green business capital’ of the Gulf. Saudi Arabia is also investing in green technologies and urban developments.
Date: March 13 ~ Time: 13:30-15:30 hrs ~ Place: Vancouver Convention & Expo Centre, Main Ballroom

The New Zealand Consulate General and New Zealand Trade Delegation, cordially invite BCEIA Members to attend a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres sampling at the New Zealand booth.
Date: March 13 ~ Time: 17:00 hrs ~ Place: New Zealand Booth #301, Vancouver Convention & Expo Centre, Tradeshow Floor

Leaders and experts will debate the issues related to implementing economic mechanisms to reduce carbon emissions. For registered Conference Delegates.
Date: March 14 ~ Time: 10:30–12:00 hrs ~ Place: Vancouver Convention & Expo Centre, Main Ballroom.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON ALL OF THE ABOVE EVENTS, PLEASE SEE THE GLOBE CALENDAR AT: www.bceia.com OR CONTACT THE MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATOR AT: jeff.eltom@bceia.com