Why attend

WHY ATTEND?

 

Featuring specialist expertise, on the ground experience, cases of best practice and a focus on networking

At SDUK2010, delegates will:

  • Learn about the implementation of the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy
  • Hear about low carbon sectors with potential for growth
  • Analyse the development of low carbon economic areas
  • Understand the opportunities behind the transition to a low carbon economy
  • Discuss the Sustainable Development in Government Annual Report
  • Develop a greater understanding of the full range of environmental, social and economic impacts of government operations
  • Hear the results from London’s flagship low carbon zones
  • Discover the GLA Buildings Energy Efficiency Programme
  • Examine how food waste into eco-fuel can cut landfill rates and carbon emissions
  • Understand the Low Carbon Reduction Strategy for Transport
  • Receive the tools, guidance and information you need to bring forward sustainable transport schemes
  • Analyse the Low Carbon Transition Plan
  • Understand partnership development between energy companies, local authorities and community groups
  • Hear about the micro-grid concept and generating and supplying renewable energy
  • Discover the partnership and innovation fund for the English regions
  • Hear about energy efficient loans to cut public sector carbon footprints
  • Understand the Carbon Reduction Commitment
  • Examine social tariff’s to insulate against fuel bill rises
  • Discuss the future of carbon capture and storage
  • Learn how to encourage behavioural changes within your community


GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES (High-level speakers available to you; panel discussions; question and answer; extended lunch and coffee breaks. The conference promises a unique mix of high-quality seminars as well as an energised plenary. Over 2 hours of networking are scheduled into the programme to encourage attendees to network in a convivial environment)

DYNAMIC BREAKOUT SESSIONS (A series of five one-hour seminars will allow delegates to understand complex areas of specific interest)

CROSS-GOVERNMENT AND CROSS SECTOR INSIGHTS (This conference is attended by senior level governance managers and directors from numerous local authorities and government departments and agencies.

CPD CERTIFIED (This means that attendance at any of our events can contribute to your Continuing Personal and Professional Development and help you meet your own targets. All attendees will be provided with access to download the event CPD certificate post-conference)

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 

This event is for all directors, senior delivery chiefs and project managers in the public sector, including:

 

  • Chief Executives

  • Advisers on: Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Transport, Agriculture, Food Security

  • Analysts

  • Architects

  • Local Authority Road Safety Heads

  • Building Services Directors

  • Business Development Managers

  • Change Management Directors

  • Community Investment Directors

  • Council Leaders

  • Economic Development Directors

  • Energy (Services) Directors

  • Environmental Policy Directors

  • Environmental Lawyers

  • Environmental Researchers

  • Estates and Facilities Directors

  • Executive Directors of Resources

  • Finance Directors

  • Government Partnership Co-ordinators

  • Heads of Countryside

  • Heads of Fleet and Fleet Buyers

  • Heads of Housing

  • Heads of Infrastructure

  • Heads of Innovation

  • Heads of Manufacturing / Engineering

  • Heads of PFI

  • Heads of Planning

  • Heads of Recycling

  • Heads of Renewables

  • Heads of Service Delivery

  • Heads of Vehicle Leasing

  • Heads of Water Management

  • Transport planners

  • Heads of Highways

  • Heads of Road Management

  • Heads of Road Maintenance

  • Roads Maintenance Unit Lead

  • Transport Directors

  • IT Managers

  • Policy Directors

  • Procurement Directors

  • Programme Directors

  • Property and Construction Specialists

  • Public Affairs Directors

  • Shared Services Directors

  • Strategic Development Directors

  • Strategic Policy Directors

  • Supply Chain Managers

  • Support Services Directors

  • Sustainability Directors / Managers

  • Sustainable Development Directors / Managers

  • Transport Directors

  • Utilities Directors

  • Change Management Directors

 

From the following departments and organisations:

  • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

  • Department for Department, Energy & Climate Change

  • Department for Communities & Local Government

  • Department for Business, Innovation & Skills

  • Local Authorities

  • GO-Science

  • Cabinet Office

  • Greater London Authority

  • Department for Transport

  • Department for Children, Schools and Families

  • Ministry of Defence

  • Sustainable Development Commission

  • DfT

  • Highways Agency

  • Network Rail

  • Local Authority Transport Dpts

  • Local Authority Roads Dpts

  • Environment Agency

  • Executive Agencies

  • Housing Authorities

  • Local Education Authorities

  • Government Offices for the Regions

  • Department of Health

  • Purchase and Supply Agency

  • Office of Government Commerce

  • Regional Development Agencies

  • Charities / NGOs

  • Utility companies

  • Private sector

  • Environmental Industry Trade Associates Education