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Greening the Heartland 2004: Beyond Sustainability is setting the stage as the region's leading green building and sustainability conference. It will include keynote sessions delivered from the nation's foremost sustainability thought leaders and a broad spectrum of concurrent sessions addressing key sustainability components that must be advanced as we continue our journey to a sustainable future.

We anticipate up to 1,000 attendees and 40-60 exhibitors for this two-day event. The conference will also feature six tracks with 36 breakout sessions dedicated to Design and Construction, Alternative and Renewable Energy, Regional Perspectives, Education, Health and Social Issues, and Government and Business.

In addition to a strong conference program, an optional half-day Government and Business Forum will conclude Friday's activities. Recognizing the important roles our elected officials play in advancing our sustainability agenda, we have developed this forum to promote the implementation of sustainable practices into business as well as government. Plan to attend Scenarios for the Future-A Government and Business Forum if you are a government official or from the private sector interested in learning how to most effectively impact a sustainable future. More information about the Forum can be found on our conference schedule.

Greening the Heartland 2004: Beyond Sustainability is presented by The Missouri Heartland Organizing Group of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Conference Supporters

A number of USGBC Chapters throughout the Heartland
AIA Missouri
AIA Mid-Missouri

Conference Goals

Provide a forum to bring together those involved in promoting and supporting green building and sustainability in the American Heartland.
Serve as the leading green building and sustainability conference in the Midwest to advance the state-of-the-art in green building and the market.
Highlight sustainability innovations, programs and activities in the region and work toward increasing levels of integration and coordination as we move into the 21st century.
Provide a resource base of services and products that are locally available to support a regional sustainability network.
Articulate preferred environmental, economic and social scenarios for the future.

By Attending You Will

Learn how industry leaders are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations and strategic planning.
Leverage practical applications and improve skills to identify opportunities and implement sustainable practices.
Share information about the fiscal, environmental and social benefits of sustainability.
Network with other green building professionals about new solutions to evolving issues.

Who Should Attend?

Architects
Building owners
Contractors
Educators
Engineers
Federal Officials
School Administrators
Schools of Architecture
Interior Design Professionals
Landscape Architects and Designers
Manufacturers
Municipal Officials
NGOs
Planners
State Officials
Students
Suppliers
Transportation Professionals

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