Green Building & Remodeling…

“The Pros and Cons of Green Certification in Sub-Tropical Climates” Sebastian Eilert, AIA, LEED AP+ BDC (FL)

“Leveraging LEED in the Hospitality Industry: Hotel Indigo Case Study” Tommy Linstroth, LEED AP, Principal, Trident Sustainability Group (GA) 1AIA & GBCI / LU

“The Sustainable Fellwood Project: Redefining Affordable Housing in Southeast US with Gold & Platinum LEED Certifications” Tommy Linstroth, LEED AP, Principal, Trident Sustainability Group (GA) 1 AIA & GBCI / LU

"Show Me the Money: Finding the Funding and the Training you Need to Succeed in the Commercial and Residential Window Retrofit Business." Tom Herron, MBA, LEED GA, National Fenestration Rating Council (MD) 1 GBCI / LU

“Urban Core Rooftop Permaculture in Hurricane Prone Areas; Economic Opportunities” Kevin Songer, Juris Doctor, LEED AP, BD+C, ISA Arborist, MetroVerde (FL). AIA, ISA & FNGA / CEU

“Key Factors for the Performance & Longevity of Green Roof Installations” Peter Philippi, Dipl.Ing. TU, Technical Director, Skyland USA LLC (PA)

“Sustainable Green Infrastructure Master Planning” Chris Earley, LEED AP, Principal, Greening Urban LLC (VA)  

“LEED Pre-Certified Core and Shell Buildings in Panama” Ana Avila, M.A.Sc.,P.Eng.,LEED GA, Aqua Terra, Panama

“Bioclimatic: Architecture & Construction in Harmony with the Environment” Heidemarie Bonilla & Rafael Cienfuegos; Architects, B100 arquitectos, El Salvador.

“Energy Efficiency in Tall Buildings: The Titanium Tower Experience, LEED Gold Certified” Renato Miranda, LEED AP, MBA, CEM, Miranda y Nasi Consultores, Chile

“Daylight and Energy: Designing With Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) With Integrated Cord-Free Louvers” Jean-Francois Couturier, Eng., MBA, President & CEO, Unicel Architectural (Canada); 1 AIA/CES HSW/SD LU & 1 GBCI LU

“IAQ, Air Cleaning and Energy” Jeff Watcke, IAQCP, Dynamic Air Quality Solutions (TX); 1.5 GBCI & 1 AIA LU

“Sustainable Do-It-Yourself Residential Mitigation Techniques for the Homeowner” Richard Gomez, LEED AP, Certified General Contractor. Special workshop presented by BASF (FL)

SPECIAL COURSE: “LEED® Green Associate (GA) Training & Exam Preparation.” By The Leonardo Academy (WI); 8 AIA CEU

SPECIAL COURSE: “Implementing LEED 2012: Keeping Up in an Evolving Market.” By The Kobet Collaborative (PA); 7 GBCI & AIA / CEU

IT’S ALL ABOUT SOLAR…

“Solar Today: What it Can Do For You” Michael Arny, PE, LEED AP O+M, President, Leonardo Academy Inc. (WI), 1.5 AIA & GBCI / CEU

“Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) Analysis of the US PV Solar Market.  Mark Loeser, COO, US Operations, Krannich Solar (NJ)

“Engineering Challenges and Innovative Solutions for Solar PV Installations” Peter Vari, MSc, PV Racking LLC (PA)

“Protecting PV and Wind Power Systems” Frank Basciano, Dipl.Eng, DEHN, Inc. (FL)

“Sunny Days Ahead: Bringing Solar to Your Local Markets” George McClellan, Technology Sales Manager, REC Solar US (CA)

“Latin American & Caribbean Perspectives for the Solar Industry: Needs & Solutions” Eli Behar, Engineer & MBA, SolarWorld Americas, LLC (CA)

“Innovations in Solar Parking Structures & Systems” David Froelich, Business Development, Solaire Generation (NY)

“The Booming Industry: Solar Training Opportunities and Continuing Education in the Americas” Dessie Kirilova, Manager, Training Department, Krannich Solar (NJ)

“Off-Grid Solar Solutions for Rural Areas: Case Studies in Nicaragua & Africa” Isabelle Christensen, Marketing Director, Jinksolar (CA)

Opening Day 2: “SOLAR PERSPECTIVES for the United States and Latin America / the Caribbean”. Moderator: Mark Thornbloom, Former Board Member of ASES; Guest Speaker: Susan Greene, President, American Solar Energy Society (ASES); Panelists: Jeff Spies, President, SolarSpies Training & Secretary NABCEP; Vicente Estrada-Cajigal Ramirez, President of ANES (Mexico); James Husbands, VP Caribbean Solar Energy Society (Barbados)

SPECIAL COURSE: “Introduction to SOLAR Electric Design, Installation and Economics in the AMERICAS” By Solar Energy International (CO); 8 NABCEP Educational Hours to Sit for the Certification Exams

HOW TO BE GREEN & PROFITABLE: MARKETING & OPPORTUNITIES

“Environmental Solutions for CEOs: Clarifying Concepts & Presenting Alternatives” Antonio Gisbert, Graduate Degrees in Law and Economics, ORTEC Ltd. Co. (FL)        

“The Power of One: How Can Business Profit from Sustainability?” Claude Ouimet, Senior VP & General Manager, InterfaceFLOR Canada and Latin America, (GA)

“Marketing Your Green /Alternative Energy Business in Current Economy” Chris Reich, Business Physicist, TeachU (CA)

“How to Convert Lighting Energy Waste into Instant Positive Cash Flow?” Joaquin (Kino) Obeso, Fusa Corp. (FL)

“Green Building Technology from Holland Provides Money Making Opportunities for US Architects and Builders Now” Peter Leewis MBA, Export Manager, Eltomation BV (Holland)

“Waterless Car Wash: A New Technology & Major Business Opportunity for the Americas” Hernan Fajardo, Mr. Dry Wash (FL)

“Understanding and Implementing the Free Trade Agreement between USA and Colombia & Panama: Opportunities & Challenges” Eduardo Torres, Director, South FL U.S. Export Assistance Center, US Department of Commerce; more TBA

SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS, REGULATIONS & ADVOCACY

“Practical Stewardship: Local Governments Team Up with the Private Sector” Presented by The Good Government Initiative; Moderator: Katy Sorenson, President & CEO; Panelists: Kristin Jacobs, Broward Commissioner; Keith London, Hallandale Beach Commissioner; Susy Torriente, Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale

“CSR and Sustainability Reporting” Nikos Avlonas, Founder & President, Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (IL)

“Using Modern Technologies to Bring Today's Zero Emissions Building to a Reality”  Steve Winters, Director, KBT Americas, (FL)

“LEED in the Air Force: A Categorical Breakdown” James Rozzoni, US Air Force, Air Force Institute of Technology (OH)

“Energy Efficiency Tips for Building Owners and Managers” Michael Arny, PE, LEED AP O+M, President, Leonardo Academy Inc. (WI) 1.5 AIA & GBCI / CEU

“Taking Control of Facility Maintenance Through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems” Tom Kay, Director, Corrigo (OR)

“Sustainable Building Law Update” Richard Sobelsohn, Esq., LEED AP, Moses & Singer LLP (NY)

“Water Conservation Measures to Enhance Sustainability Efforts: A Self Assessment Guide for Facility & Property Managers” Robert Wanvestraut, Conservation Analyst, South Florida Water Management District (FL)

“Renewable Cleaning: Why Your School, Hospital or Hotel Should Go Chemical Free” Ruben Rives, President/CEO, H2Only Renewable Cleaning (FL)

“Water-Only, Chemical-Free Cleaning Solutions for the Educational, Health & Hospitality Industries” Ruben Rives, President/CEO, H2Only Renewable Cleaning (FL)

“Smarter Energy Management for Greater ROI” Peter Tarca, LEED, PeopleCube (MS)

“Citizen Advocacy: Finding Your Voice in Democracy” Mark Reynolds, Executive Director, Citizens Climate Lobby (CA)

“Organic Waste Is Too Valuable To Dispose in Landfills” Bill Townshend, South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District (FL)

“Food Waste: Innovative Methods of Converting Food Waste to High Value Products such as Animal Feed and Energy” Jim Stevens, President, Organic Matters Inc. (FL)

“Non-Food Based Biofuel Crop for Electricity Generation” Daniel Afram Akakpo, MSc. Jatropha Africa Ltd. (Ghana)

“Defining Green for Businesses in Local Communities” Doug Moore, Chairman, The Institute of Sustainability, TIOS (GA)