VCU Energy and Sustainability Conference

Virginia Commonwealth University, a leader in sustainability, is excited to host the largest energy and sustainability conference in Virginia!

The VCU School of Business and School of Engineering invite you to participate in this first-time event to learn from business and public leaders.

Come hear national leaders across business and institutional market sectors discuss how sustainability is changing their organizations and how they're adapting and leveraging sustainability to enhance their business results. The benefits of sustainability include:

	Reducing energy consumption
	New product/service development
	Increased employee productivity
	Using alternative energy technology to meet carbon goals
	Increased test results for students
	Improved tenant retention
	Reducing length of stays in healthcare
	Reduced Absenteeism
	Increased return on investment
	Marketing sustainability for success

January 30 Morning Plenary

DAVID LUBIN, Chairman of Esty Sustainability Innovators Working Group and Director of the Palladium Group, will discuss how organizations are leveraging sustainability to gain a competitive advantage.

JOHN MARTIN, President and CEO of Southeastern Institute of Research, will provide insight into demographic trends impacting sustainability.

January 31 Plenary: Virginia’s Biomass Infrastructure

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Track sessions will focus on Manufacturing, Healthcare, Local and State Government, K–12, Commercial Real Estate and Higher Education market sectors.

Breakout sessions will focus on specific vertical market issues, as well as a special presentation on the biomass infrastructure in Virginia, case studies on energy and sustainability, operations and maintenance, and creative financing.

Listen and engage the best and brightest!

Who will attend:

Chief Executive Officers, Administrators, Finance Officers, Operations Staff, Facility Managers, Plant Managers, Energy Managers, Directors of Sustainability, Engineers, Professors, Deans of Schools, Commercial Building Owners and Managers, REITs, Healthcare Adminstrators, County Administrators, School Superintendents and School Board Members will be in attendance. The conference will bring together 600 to 800 participants from across the Commonwealth and the region.

Conference Sponsorship

Showcase your organization as a leader in providing energy and sustainability products, services, or programs through a conference sponsorship. Sponsorship levels are available to fit your business needs. As a Platinum or Gold Sponsor, you can choose where your exhibit booth will be. A large exhibit hall with diverse exhibitor booth sizes — 30' x 20', 20' x 20', or 10' x 10' — and placement will provide a unique opportunity to make sure your message is heard. Or choose to be a Special Events Sponsor for the lunches, reception, or the Awards Banquet.

Find out more about sponsorship levels and benefits here!

Exhibitor Opportunities

Choose to exhibit at the VCU Energy and Sustainability Conference to gain access to state and local government representatives, K-12 school administrators, higher education leaders, executives from manufacturing, real estate, and industry, and the military. This conference gives you the opportunity to meet with multiple vertical sector representatives at one conference.

Find out more about exhibitor opportunities!

Join us for the January 30th Awards Banquet

On the evening of January 30th, join the celebration as we recognize Virginia companies and the public sector for their efforts in energy and sustainability. The leaders of the Participating Organizations will help us recognize organizations in each of the vertical market tracks at the evening banquet and awards event.

Don’t miss this chance to be recognized for your sustainability achievements!

Register Today for this Special Event!

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS