World Green Roof Congress - London, 17-18th Sept. 2008
CIRIA in partnership with Livingroofs.org is pleased to announce the 2008 World Green Roof Congress, to be held in London on the 17-18th September. This is the first event of it kind to showcase green roofs in the UK.
The normally biannual World Green Roof Congress brings together leading green roof experts providing a platform for the latest research, policy initiatives and practical case studies. This exciting and respected Congress will drive the uptake and implementation of green roofs, provide a greater level of understanding of their benefits and stimulate innovation: shifting the perception of green roofs from the quirky to the main stream and demonstrate the business case.
The Congress in 2008
The Congress in Basel 2005 attracted around 400 delegates, the 2008 Congress in London will be of interest to a wide range of disciplines from a variety of sectors and countries.
The Congress will be a two-day conference, with inspiring presentations, exhibitions, a conference reception, and the potential for a ‘green roof safari’ trip around London, and workshops to support the sharing of experience, knowledge and facilitating the delivery of green roofs in the built environment.
Conference – The two day conference will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced when implementing green roofs. It will focus on the contribution that green roofs can make to sustainable urban regeneration, climate change adaptation, sustainable storm water management as well as improvements to local biodiversity and quality of life within cities. The conference will highlight latest innovations and research to support the effective promotion and delivery of green roof solutions as well as demonstrating examples of good practice from the UK and overseas.
Field trips – Local field trips will be organised to demonstrate what has already been achieved in and around London. This provides an opportunity to see how green roofs contribute to sustainable development and green buildings.
Workshops – These will bring together leading academics, policy experts and practitioners in green buildings to discuss options and approaches for progressing the green roof agenda.
Who Should Get Involved?
The 2008 World Congress will be of interest to a wide range of professional with an interest in sustainable construction and regeneration. Furthermore it will of interest to policy makers and decision makers in a range of sectors not only within the UK but also internationally.
Getting Involved
If you or your organisation would like to actively contribute and participate in the 2008 Congress, there are a number of ways that you can get involved with the Congress. Opportunities range from speaking at the events, sponsoring the conference and Congress activities, exhibiting at the conference and contributing 'in-kind' support.
Sponsorship – A limited number of sponsorship packages are available please use the registration form on this site to enquire.
Exhibiting – In conjunction with the conference there will also be a large exhibition space. The location of the exhibition will be integral to the conference and provide an opportunity for you and your organisation to directly engage with the delegates. The exhibition stands will be 3x2 Sqm of floor space and you will receive two free tickets to the conference and reception as well as listing in conference material and website.
Supporting the Congress and Activities – there are a number of ways that you can provide contributions in-kind to the Congress and associated activities. You can provide venues for activities and run relevant field trips in the central London area. In all cases your contribution will be recognised and in some situations where contributions can be quantified benefits will be in accordance with the sponsorship package.
For further information contact:
Dusty Gedge - Livingroofs.org, 020 8692 2109
Paul Shaffer, Charles Perkin - CIRIA, 020 7549 3300