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THINK08:
FROM RHETORIC TO REALITY
The groundbreaking conference returns
for a second year to tackle green issues
in the built environment.
n the 7-8th of May, the second The latter will focus on how future
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Think conference will be taking energy needs will be satisfied for buildings
place at ExCeL in London. The and developments, and whether there are
clue is in the title with this event; it is any models for creating community
designed to foster debate and generate systems and frameworks to radically
ideas around the highly topical issue of change the supply and production of demands of our changing business
sustainability in the built environment. energy. The recent focus on the climate. Without change in the built
Think08 will focus on 3 major streams; government’s zero carbon targets for new environment it is hard to see how the
Property, Regeneration and Construction homes, commercial properties and retail environmental problems frequently
with experts lined up across a range of spaces, and the announcement of the outlined in the press can be avoided.
fields to offer their views on the social, UK’s first eco-town has pushed energy to Think08 will plunge participants into the
economical and environmental challenges the forefront of industry development, as green-building debate, offering
in delivering sustainable developments well as capturing public consciousness. constructive discussion and an optimistic
and to look at the wider responsibilities of Experts in the arena will assess everything outlook that will contribute to flourishing
the property and construction industry in from ESCOs to the affects of the growth of sustainability in the built sector. It is
dealing with the issues of climate change, new technologies on construction. therefore an opportunity not to be missed.
urban renewal and redevelopment. With Robert Kyriakides, chief executive of
this kind of platform, Think08 offers an solar thermal energy provider Genersys TOP TIPS FOR GETTING
unrivalled opportunity to get involved with and member of the Re-thinking Energy THE MOST FROM THINK
the contentious green debate. panel said “I’m really looking forward to Plan your time. Pre-arrange as
As the most influential exhibition and taking part at the Think08 conference. As much as you can to make the
conference of its kind, Think08 has drawn a provider of thermal technology I need to most of your time at Think
a number of high profile speakers understand what those involved in the Don’t forget to take plenty of
including Hillary Benn, Sir Howard construction industry are thinking and business cards. A hastily scrawled
Bernstein, Peter Rogers MBE, Ché Wall, doing in relation to energy. I like the title phone number on the back of a
Mark Clare, Herbert Girardet, Daniel of the event – it summarises exactly what bar coaster just doesn’t have the
Labbad, and Andrew Scrivener who are we need to do about the supply of energy same impact.
well placed to provide cutting edge for new and existing developments.” Don’t be late for meetings.
opinions and fresh ideas on the There will also be two daily plenary, Everyone has a busy schedule.
contentious topics covered at the event. as well as an open floor Question Time, If taking a stand be adventurous
Alongside over one hundred exhibitors, featuring Hilary Benn, Secretary of State with the design and host an event.
Think08 will comprise a number of for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Watch what you say when you’re
conference sessions. Provocative topics Liz Peace, Chief Executive, British Property relaxing. A careless word at the
covered in these sessions will include Federation and Paul King, Chief Executive, Sustainable Design Village bar
‘Where’s the value? Is there any profit in UK Green Building Council to conclude can often find its way back to
sustainability?’ featuring Paul Cornes, this year’s event. your colleagues, competitors and
Head of Sustainability at Prupim; and ‘Re- The conference provides an excellent the press.
thinking Energy’ which is headed up by a networking opportunity. Over 40% of Prepare for all eventualities.
panel of progressive thinkers from the 2007 visitors were senior partner or above Pack plenty of information on
energy industry. and with representatives from all the your business.
major players in the industry and over Hire a PR firm to represent you
100 exhibitors, the opportunity to form that knows Think inside out
new alliances via a highly topical and Email your database to let them
ethical platform should be enough reason know that you are attending,
to attend. Wear comfortable shoes. Over
Think08 is an event underpinned by the event you will clock up a lot of
the latest thinking on urban policy and will time on your feet.
discuss the issues that impact directly upon Drop your new contacts an email
the way in which the built environment after meeting them.
operates. It very much captures the spirit Most importantly, have fun and
of our times and will help to dictate the make the most of all the
future direction of the property and opportunities that come your way.
construction industry as it aims to meet the www.think08.co.uk
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