Opening Plenary: Building a Greener Economy through Innovation

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Time: Wednesday, March 14 08:30 - 10:00

It has been said that innovation will be one of the most important drivers of a greener economy. Innovation in the 21^st century requires a new blueprint - one that topples the top-down approach and engenders collaboration among companies, governments, and communities. The GLOBE 2012 Opening Plenary will focus on innovation and its role in driving sustainability. Join an elite roster of business and government leaders at the Opening Plenary which will set the stage for GLOBE 2012.

Confirmed Participants:

John Wiebe, President & CEO, GLOBE Group, Canada (Moderator)
Christy Clark, Premier, Province of British Columbia, Canada (Welcoming Remarks)
Christine Gregoire, Governor, State of Washington, USA (Welcoming Remarks)
Jim Weigand, President, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, USA
Steve Williams, President & Chief Operating Officer, Suncor Energy Inc., Canada
John Kitzhaber, Governor, State of Oregon, USA