The series provides a unique platform to not only share various view points, discussing the challenges of planning and implementing sustainable development within each urban area but also to share the innovations, knowledge, and experience that each city brings forth.
Timing and Components: The Brilliant Communities Regional Symposium Series will be kicked off in
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Targeted Month |
Program Element |
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April |
Online Seminar |
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May |
Regional Symposium— |
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June |
Online Seminar |
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July |
Regional Symposium—TBD |
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August |
Online Seminar |
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September |
Regional Symposium— Bremerton, WA |
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October |
North America |
Regional Symposiums
Regional Focus Makes Program Valuable
Program will focus on universal topics as well as issues more specific to the region. Each symposium brings regional strengths, solutions, and experience forward.
Conducted in Partnership with Credible Regional Hosts
Regional co-hosts lend strong credibility to the program in their region. All symposium partners are large credible players—either communities, utilities, or related groups.
Research Builds Throughout year
Our program and market efforts accumulate information and research from each region as well as online, culminating with the North America Summit in the fall of 2008.
Online Seminars
The use of online seminars bridge the geographic gap and works as a platform to accelerate the exchange of best practices and innovation.
Leverages Regional Hosts
- Programs can be accessed online or in-person at each regional co-host site — gives regional hosts another access point to important audiences and provides a level of community with the exchange of information.
Targeted on Key Implementation Areas
- Supports communication of detailed information — implementation details, case studies, etc. on policy, technology, and related aspects around development and major infrastructure projects.
Strong Technology Platform Ensures Good User Experience
- All seminars moderated by experienced Webinar moderators who know the domain and the technology. Our Webinar platform supports a lot of interaction between audience and content experts.
High-Value Opportunities for Vendors
- Vehicle for introducing some of the “Solution Showcase” elements that will be part of the Brilliant Communities North America Summit
North America
Brilliant Communities—Sustainable Development & Infrastructure
- International Event planned for
- World-class speakers, practical examples, leading pioneers, and innovators
- Marketed internationally and builds from participation in the symposium and Webinars
Solution Showcase & Trade Show
- Features solutions and innovations in environmental management, energy, water, transportation, operations, housing, and more
Best Practices Research
- All participants receive a copy of Brilliant Communities 2008—State of the
- This great networking evening event features leading communities receiving awards, presented by youth who themselves have won a sustainability letter writing initiative for seventh grade through college-age students.