OPPORTUNITY GREEN SUMMIT 2014
"achieving your corporate goals sustainably"
27-28 May 2014 Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre

Melbourne will again play host to the 2nd Opportunity Green Summit which is set to advance on 2012’s  theme of ‘achieving your corporate goals sustainably’  promising a jam packed event with more speakers, more Q&A and interactive workshops sessions.

We had such a wonderful response from over 170 delegates who attended our inaugural event, with many delegates loving the variety of topics and interaction with peers from across a variety of industries.
 
Clearly the need for an established platform to enable businesses across industries to collaborate and learn from each other is what many of you want the Opportunity Green Summit to continue into 2014 and so it shall.
 
However we’re not about to carbon-copy this event all over again, the issue of what is sustainable business is one that is highly dynamic and in 2014 Opportunity Green will examine the core challenges as well as those on the not too distant horizon.  Based on the collective feedback we received in 2012 here is a sneak peek of just some key themes framing Opportunity Green Summit 2014:

• Translating a holistic sustainability strategy successfully that will engage each team member into effective action
• How to cut through the ‘green fatigue’ - is it time to put away the tree, footprint and recycle icons to impart the message?
• Thinking in whole systems- creating the new business narrative with biodiversity factored into the balance sheets
• How to best utilise the green panacea to bust the silos, grow innovation and improve productivity

All this and much more will be explored with speakers ranging from leading business figures to inspiring eco-trepreneurs, with delegates coming together from some of Australia’s leading companies.

Click here to download 2012 Agenda
Watch the 2012 Conference Video

OPPORTUNITY GREEN SUMMIT 2014
"achieving your corporate goals sustainably"
27-28 May 2014 Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre

Melbourne will again play host to the 2nd Opportunity Green Summit which is set to advance on 2012’s  theme of ‘achieving your corporate goals sustainably’  promising a jam packed event with more speakers, more Q&A and interactive workshops sessions.

We had such a wonderful response from over 170 delegates who attended our inaugural event, with many delegates loving the variety of topics and interaction with peers from across a variety of industries.
 
Clearly the need for an established platform to enable businesses across industries to collaborate and learn from each other is what many of you want the Opportunity Green Summit to continue into 2014 and so it shall.
 
However we’re not about to carbon-copy this event all over again, the issue of what is sustainable business is one that is highly dynamic and in 2014 Opportunity Green will examine the core challenges as well as those on the not too distant horizon.  Based on the collective feedback we received in 2012 here is a sneak peek of just some key themes framing Opportunity Green Summit 2014:

• Translating a holistic sustainability strategy successfully that will engage each team member into effective action
• How to cut through the ‘green fatigue’ - is it time to put away the tree, footprint and recycle icons to impart the message?
• Thinking in whole systems- creating the new business narrative with biodiversity factored into the balance sheets
• How to best utilise the green panacea to bust the silos, grow innovation and improve productivity

All this and much more will be explored with speakers ranging from leading business figures to inspiring eco-trepreneurs, with delegates coming together from some of Australia’s leading companies.

You will hear from Leaders across diverse industries, undertaking these challenges within their own companies, as well as presentations from the topmost experts in sustainability management. Opportunity Green will examine best practice and insights into the future direction of green business as well as exploring the megatrends shaping the sustainability agenda.

Click here to download 2012 Agenda
Watch the 2012 Conference Video

Opportunity Green Summit is designed for companies who want to position themselves as leaders within the corporate sustainability agenda.  It will concentrate on accelerating sustainable business initiatives, highlight the priorities and provide insights into the future direction of this new business imperative whilst exploring the dynamics of this emerging and growing market. Opportunity Green will provide delegates elite networking opportunities with like-minded executives and professionals who influence the sustainability agenda within their organisations across diverse industries.

Opportunity Green is a MUST attend event for professionals who influence the sustainability agenda within their organisations:

• Head of Sustainability
• Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs
• Head of Marketing & PR
• Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
• C-Level Executives, Directors & Partners
• Senior Managers

• Gain unique insights from Leaders across diverse industries capitalizing on the sustainable business landscape that is driving success across multiple business dimensions.

• Build connections and take advantage of the high level networking opportunities with  C-suite executives from many of Australia’s leading companies reserved as VIP delegates.  You will also have extended networking prospects beyond the event with a dedicated online networking facility.

• Hear from leading specialists on the latest trends shaping the new direction in sustainability management and gain the knowledge to enable proactive and progressive engagement for your organisation.

• Engage in the interactive tailored assemblies including round table, panel and business exchanges to encourage in-depth dialogue and brainstorming sessions on the current challenges and potential solutions to these issues.

• Learn practical sustainable strategies that you can implement within your organisation’s core business model.

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