November 22, 2010
Red Deer is set to host the 2011 Pathways 2 Sustainability conference this February when more than 300 professionals, decisions makers, innovators and investors aim to define sustainable community with a focus on food, fuel and finance.
The conference runs February 23 through 25 at Red Deer College, and it includes a community cafe, sustainability showcase, keynote speakers and panelists.
“This is shaping up to be Alberta’s conference of the year,” said Rene Michalak, Conference Coordinator.
Rene attended the 2009 Pathways Conference in Cochrane and remarks how the conference was a dynamic mix of community decision makers with a focus on relationship building between and among different sectors. "This conference is proving to be just as diverse with over 50 exhibitors invited to showcase innovations, technologies, and services that span community finance, alternative and renewable energy, and food systems. Participants will go on a three day journey where they can immerse themselves in the tools and innovations that define sustainable community and resiliency," added Michalak.
The sustainability showcase will feature over 40 exhibitors highlighting renewable energy technologies, sustainable agriculture businesses, sustainable community concepts and plans, investment brokers and community finance, and organizations that support sustainability for Alberta. It is a marketplace of ideas, innovations, technologies and solutions for motivating Alberta's sustainable communities into action.
"This is a great way to get everyone at the same table, thinking, talking and finding ways to put sustainability into action. Sustainability is a concept that includes everything from good governance to finance to the environment and the social and economic culture of our community. Sustainability is a commitment to ensuring our quality of life in Red Deer can be maintained for the long term – for today and for generations to come. Each of us has a part to play," said Mayor Morris Flewwelling.
Conference participants will have opportunities to engage with an exceptional line up of keynote speakers including Mark Anielski, author of the Economics of Happiness and Chris Turner, author of The Geography of Hope. In addition to these Alberta sustainability experts, the conference also offers a line-up of 12 panel presentations on food, fuel, finance, and municipalities showcasing sustainability plans.
"This conference is all about building momentum for sustainable and resilient communities," said Michalak
To get more information or register for the Pathways 2 Sustainability conference visit
www.pathways2sustainability.ca.
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For more information:
Tara Shand
Communications Chair
Pathways 2 Sustainability
403.506.9694
or
Rene Michalak
Pathways Coordinator
Pathways 2 Sustainability
403.505.4550
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