Overview of Discover Brilliant 2007
DAY 1: Monday, September 17, 2007
Charting the Future: Passions, Politics, and Possiblities Shaping Our World
The convergence of economics, environment and security and its impacts on business and government was explored by government and military leaders, notable market experts, dignitaries, heads of R&D for national labs and more. Where is the future heading, and what implications does that have for you? Select any session below to see more, or see an overview of the day.
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9:00 – 9:30:
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Welcoming Remarks--From Green to Brilliant |
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9:30 – 10:30:
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Energy, Climate Change & Resource Nationalism |
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11:00 – 12:00:
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Moving the Technology Frontier |
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12:00 – 2:00:
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Economics, Security and Climate Stewardship: The Policy Landscape |
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2:15 – 3:30:
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World-Wide Opportunities in Sustainable Development and Infrastructure |
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4:00 – 5:00:
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The Business of Climate Change |
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5:00 – 6:00:
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Discover Brilliant Delegate Reception |
DAY 2: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Stepwise Transition: Bridging the Gap Between Desirable and Possible
The second day broke into tracks--buildings, business, utilities, communities and transportation. The pioneers and market makers showed lessons learned and where they are heading next. A Green Tie Gala & Brilliant Awards Dinner celebrates the best examples of brilliant projects, and the innovations that are making them so.
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9:00 – 10:15 |
Managing and Measuring Sustainability in Your Market Footprint |
Big Energy, Big Vision—Utilities Making the |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Cities Within Cities: Breakthroughs in Planned Neighborhoods |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
The Next Generation: Developing the |
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11:30 |
Lunch & Keynote: Cleantech, The First Decade |
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1:15 – 1:45 |
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1:45 -2:15 |
The Convergence of Energy, Climate and New Models of Policy Development |
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2:30 –3:45 |
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3:45 – 5:00 |
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6:30 - 10:00
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DAY 3: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Leadership Summits: Moving the Agenda Forward
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Sustainability & the Cleantech Corridor in the Pacific Northwest |
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Morning |
What is the Funding Transportation’s Future Federal, State, Port and Provincial Update |
Early Stage Investing—What’s Here, What’s Next? Innovations in Project Investing The Impact of Strategic Investors |
State of the Leveraging Sustainability for Competitive Advantage Growing the Sustainable Technology Industry |
State of the Union in Smart Grid and Renewables Industry Infrastructure and Application R&D Roadmap |
Selling Sustainability Employee Engagement Footprint measurement |
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Lunch |
Private Sector Perspective: Keys to Success |
Boom or Bubble? The Future of Cleantech |
Creating Livable & Valued Urban Communities |
Renewables + Smart Grid R&D Policy Landscape |
Business Operations |
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Afternoon |
The Next Steps |
Public Funds & Sustainable Investment Trends |
What Regional Collaborations |
Working Together to Advance the Cause |
The Future of Footprint |
Days 1-3 Brilliant Showcase
The Brilliant Expo & Showcase sessions through out the event demonstrated best of breed and state-of-the-art solutions addressing the convergence between the energy system, buildings and transportation for communities, buildings, businesses, utilities and transportation. Featured as part of the conference and marketed to key buyers and influencers, the Brilliant Expo & Showcase was great exposure to key positions in the buying community, media and interested individuals, exponentially magnifying the power of traditional word-of-mouth. Learn more