WCTA lists clean tech-related events throughout the region. To submit an event for inclusion on our events calendar, email dschueler@psrc.org.

December 2008 | January 2009| February 2009 and Beyond

December 2-3, 2008
How To Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Various Locations
Are you interested in learning about smart export compliance business strategies? Looking for effective solutions to address an export compliance problem? On December 2nd and 3rd, the Seattle U.S. Export Assistance Center and the the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security will sponsor a two-day seminar entitled How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program. The seminar will be held at the Seattle Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Speakers will be officials from the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Census Bureau and the State Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls.
Contact: US Export Assistance Center

December 4, 2008
Green or Sustainable Construction
Bellingham, WA
Energy costs are escalating. Clean water is becoming scarcer. Regulations are becoming more stringent. These issues raise complicated questions for everyone involved in building construction today: How can we deal with the rapidly increasing costs and risks of building? How can we be friendly to both the environment and our bottom line? Green building, that's how!
Contact: Lorman Seminars

December 8, 2008
Exporting Under NAFTA
All-Day Seminar
One Union Square Building, Seattle WA
Learn how to determine if your products qualify for NAFTA duty-free tariff treatment and how to accurately compltet the NAFTA Certificate of Origin. Discuss how to avoid the most common mistakes made by US exporters in completing their NAFTA documents.
Contact: Julie Bennion for more information

December 10, 2008
Renewable Energy Policy: What to Expect in a New Administration and a New Congress?
Various Times
Teleconference
The upcoming year promises major changes in policies affecting renewable energy. President Elect Obama has made development of renewable energy and “green collar jobs” a centerpiece of his national proposals to revive the economy as well as a complement to his proposals to reduce global warming. A federal renewable portfolio standard can expect to see new life in the next congress, and greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act or new legislation seems likely to follow.
Contact: ACORE for more information

December 10, 2008
Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk
All Day
Seattle, WA
This workshop will provide clarity and structure for understanding the interconnected web of climate and energy policies that have arisen at the national, state, regional and municipal levels. Intended Audience: *Professional services providers whose clients seek guidance with emerging costs, risks and opportunities * Technical and environmental practitioners * Policy analysts and researchers in government, non-governmental organizations, and higher education
Contact: NWETC for more information

December 11, 2008
Managing Carbon: Footprints, Risk and Climate Action for Business and Government
All Day
Seattle, WA
This workshop is intended for directors, managers, policy analysts and executives in the public and private sectors who are seeking strategic guidance around emissions management and climate risk. Aspects of climate risk—new regulations, reporting requirements, and physical changes in climate—will be linked to carbon footprints and action steps for immediate implementation and for and long-term planning.
Contact: NWETC for more information

December 11, 2008
Solar Power: Lighting Up the Value of the Sun
2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Webinar
Commercial solar thermal and photovoltaic installations are becoming more popular. Learn about this expanding market segment and what it means for your county.
Contact: Green Government Initiative for more information

December 12, 2008
Prosperity Partnership Industry Cluster Tour: Clean Technology **SOLD OUT**
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Various Locations
The Industry Cluster Tours are quarterly, industry cluster-specific tours of the Puget Sound designed to help business, government, education, labor and nonprofit leaders learn about important economic development efforts in our four-county region.
Contact: Eric Schinfeld for more information

December 18, 2008
Hot, Flat and Crowded? Green and Clean Initiatives and Opportunities in China
7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast | 8:00 - 9:30 am Presentation
Washington Athletic Club (WAC) | 1325 Sixth Avenue | Seattle, WA 98101
Mr. Rorce AuYeung, CEO of Dongjiang Environmental Company Limited, Mr. Kevin Lai, Managing Director of Sustainable Technologies Inc., and Mr. Fraser Mendel, Shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, will discuss recent Chinese government initiatives on environment protection and alternate energy; the current state of environmental businesses and recent regulatory developments in China, including waste management, recycling (plastic, metal), waste to energy (methane, biomass) , clean technology, and other related topics. Mr. AuYeung and Mr. Lai will also highlight business opportunities in the field during the presentation.
Contact: www.schwabe.com/events.aspx for more information

January 12-14, 2009
Northwest Energy Innovation Summit
Boise, ID
Expert speaker panels featuring 30+ industry-leaders in innovation, research, corporate leadership, public policy and finance ** Network with 200+ senior executives, industry professionals and regional leaders ** Great Panel topics: Tech Transfer and Commercialization; Economic Development; Financing The Future; and Emerging Technologies In Agriculture and Bio Sciences ** Corporate presentations from 20 emerging companies in the Northwest with breakthrough technologies, ideas and products
Contact: Northwest Energy Innovation Summit for more information

January 14, 2009
Trends to Watch in 2009
Webinar
In a down trodden economy, business leaders will be faced with some tough decisions. Yet new leadership in Washington, growing concern about climate change and energy security, and record investments going to the cleantech sector in 2008, means 2009 could be a big year for many sustainable industries. In this exclusive Web conference presented by Sustainable Industries and Green Building Services, gain insight into the opportunities and trends that are best poised to lead today's business leaders into the new economy. Based on the trend forecasts published in the annual Sustainable Industries TrendWatch issue, the Webinar offers attendees the opportunity to call in and talk to the trend setters.
Contact: Sustainable Industries for more information

January 15, 2009
Understanding LEED® 2009 for Sustainable Building
Teleconference
This teleconference will help you understand the U.S. Green Building Council 2009 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program. This is the first major rework of LEED® since 2005 and represents a major upgrade and harmonization of technical criteria. USGBC will focus its rating and certification efforts using this latest unified version and rapidly move away from the multiple products of the past.
Contact: Lorman Seminars for more information

January 15, 2009
37th Annual Economic Forecast Conference: Strategies for Navigating Turbulent Times
Seattle Sheraton Hotel
Join enterpriseSeattle for the leading economic forecast conference in the Northwest. Gain insight into future economic trends with timely forecasts from a field of nationally recognized experts from The Conference Board, Federal Reserve Bank, and Puget Sound Economic Forecaster. The conference will also feature an interactive discussion with a panel of regional executives to address the challenges and emerging opportunities for the region
Contact: see our Featured Event Page for more information

January 16, 2009
Building Sustainable Infrastructure
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
REI | South Room | 222 Yale Ave N | Seattle, WA 98109
Infrastructure both shapes the way in which people live and behave, as well as guides local ecosystems in their operation and evolution. This influence occurs on and off site, from construction, through use and maintenance to deconstruction and goes beyond the core utility of transportation, water and energy projects.
Contact: NWETC for more information

January 16, 2009
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Development
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
REI | South Room | 222 Yale Ave N | Seattle, WA 98109
Recent years have seen the emergence of green businesses, generally, and sustainable real estate development in particular. With the economy in turmoil and a new administration with a greener agenda poised to enter the White House, it is time to assess the current legal, business and regulatory trends in sustainable development. Join our distinguished panel to review the state of the art of green development and assess its short and long term future and its implications for lawyers, planners, lenders, and developers.
Contact: Law Seminars for more information

January 22-23, 2009
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Development Conference
Seattle, WA (Renaissance Seattle Hotel)
The upcoming, first ever seminar on Legal and Regulatory Issues in Green Development in Washington brings together an outstanding faculty, notable for their expertise and experience in green development initiatives. Program co-chairs Eric Laschever, Esq., principal with Stoel Reeves LLP, and Scott R. Vokey, Esq., General Counsel Weyerhauser Real Estate Company will will discuss the challenges and opportunities in 'smart growth' and sustainable development in Washington today, leading a group of top professionals from industry, government and law.
Contact: see Law Seminars for more information

February 1 - April 1, 2009
UW Environmental Innovation Challenge - industry professionals needed!
INNOVATION IN CLEAN-TECH + MARKET OPPORTUNITY = SOLUTIONS FOR THE PLANET
UW's EIC is a competition where students from all disciplines can present their marketable environmentally-minded ideas/technologies for judging, the chance to win monetary prizes, and the opportunity to meet with industry professionals. We are seeking volunteer industry professionals to assist with: * suggesting marketable project ideas * acting as mentors to teams during project progress (Feb-Apr 2009) * judging presentations and ideas (April 1, 2009)
Contact: University of Washington Environmental Innovation Challenge for more information

March 14 - 22, 2009
Sustainable Energy Business Development Mission to Marseille, France; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Malmo, Sweden
France, Denmark and Sweden
Europe is the world leader in the use of wind energy and this mission starts off with time at the Euro Wind Trade Show. More than 6000 people from over 80 countries attend the show, along with government and wind energy industry leaders.
Contact: International Trade Alliance for more information