Why Participate in The Environmental Proofing Symposium for Government & Business? Attending this one-day symposium will demonstrate the commitment your department or organization has to learning actionable steps for building intelligent, cost-saving green initiatives into your supply chain infrastructure. These strategies will be sustainable and well-received by every constituent, client or community you serve. Transform yourself into a leader who can teach others to introduce sustainable supply and service policies throughout your department or organization. Join us on Wednesday, September 8th in Ottawa. See how other key government departments and organizations are preparing. Seating is limited -- Confirm registrations early for your department or organization today.

ADDITIONAL SYMPOSIUM LINKS 12 Key Symposium Take-Aways Symposium Agenda Overview of Keynote Speakers Course Registration Details 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Reserve your seats online with Pay Pal or a credit card. 2. Email us your request. 3. By phone: 1-877-309-9722.

12 Key Symposium Takeaways

1. Hear from experienced experts on sustainable supply planning for your government department or organization.
2. Study the top seven Environmental and Sustainable challenges the world faces -- and governments and suppliers need to plan for.
3. Learn how to Environmentally Proof your organization -- the right way!
4. Study the timeline to the Environmental Crunch, and the economic impact if you do not plan today.
5. Study new approaches to Product and Service Innovation -- from the leading automotive executive in Canada.
6. Discover the building blocks of an integrated business plan to increase sustainability, reduce carbon footprints and save on wasted costs.
7. Learn 10+ collaborative actions government and business can take to grow the economy together.
8. See how changing just one key business process area can reduce your costs exponentially.
9. Differentiate between 'Easy Profits' and sustainable 'Value Profits'.
10. Build the interaction between government and business to elevate Canada’s success as a green country.
11. Prepare for career advancement -- Become a key leader who can train others in sustainable business models.
12. Share first-hand experiences with other leading businesses and government agencies across Canada.

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Symposium Agenda: September 8, 2010 -- Ottawa

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Overview of Keynote Speakers:

Keynote Session 1:
‘Environmental Proofing’ Your Department or Organization Today: Understanding & Preparing for Major Trends

BRUCE LOURIE -- President of The Ivey Foundation; Director Ontario Power Authority; Director Ontario Trillium Foundation

Bruce Lourie is one of Canada’s most influential leaders and thinkers in the environment sector. As the President of The Ivey Foundation, his career is built on creating collaborative solutions to challenges facing non-profits, government and the private sector. He has received political appointments from both Conservative and Liberal governments and has been appointed to international, federal, provincial and municipal bodies.

Bruce is a Director of the Ontario Power Authority, a Director of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and a Chair of the Board of Environmental Defence Canada. Lourie has expertise in toxic substances, green energy, forest conservation and environmental philanthropy.

Keynote Session 2:
Sustainable Innovation -- the Key to Growth: Lessons from Key Government Agencies & Business Sectors

STEVE ROGERS -- President, Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association

APMA is the national association of original equipment producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies and services to the worldwide automotive industry. The association has over 400 member organizations, with global sales of $C30 Billion in 2007.
Steve Rodgers has a 22 year career as a senior executive with Magna International and a 7 year career with General Motors of Canada. At the time of his departure from Magna, Steve was Vice President, Global Business Development covering the Asia-Pacific region focused on the countries of Japan, Korea, China, India and Thailand.

In 2006 Steve founded GS Global Solutions, focused on assisting automotive suppliers, governments and partners to find solutions in dealing with the rapidly changing automotive industry. These challenges included issues such as global integration, supply chain transformation and changing technology.

Keynote Session 3:
Cutting Inefficient Costs & Growing Your Operating Revenues: Designing an Integrated Value Chain

CHRIS PROVOST -- Senior Vice President, AKCELL; Author of Grow Your Profits; Global Supply Chain Expert

Chris has delivered over $150 million in net profit growth for companies over the last 10 years -- by improving their sustainable supply processes. He has negotiated with hundreds of organizations in his leadership roles as Director of National Transportation and Director of Fleet, Strategy & Shared Services at Walmart; with Unilever Canada’s Distribution Committee, as well as with Fellowes as Senior Directing Manager, Operations.

A Value Chain expert with extensive experience in Business, Sustainability, Marketing, Supply Chain Logistics, Systems, Manufacturing and Financial management, Chris also ran major logistic network projects for a Crown corporation. His new book Grow Your Profits assists organizations to plan today for environmental contingencies.

Keynote Session 4:
Greening Your Supply Chain Network: A Key Path to Efficiency and Sustainability

JACK AMPUJA -- President & CEO, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Optimizers is a management advisory firm founded upon the principle of taking waste out of the supply chain. Jack serves as Executive-in-Residence at Niagara University and leads their Center for Supply Chain Excellence. He has been a member of the editorial advisory board of Supply Chain Management Review for over 10 years.

Jack has been certified in Transportation and Logistics by the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL), in Customer Service by the International Customer Service Association (ICSA) and in Purchasing Management by the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM). He has held officer positions with the Canadian American Border Trade Alliance. He has testified as an expert before U.S. Congress on border crossing issues.

Keynote Session 5:
Accounting for Sustainable Process Change & Value-Profits

RYAN KAGAN -- Managing Partner, Kagan and Kagan LLP

Ryan is a chartered accountant and specialist in helping organizations and governments 'green' their financial transaction processes, saving major annual costs and minimizing carbon footprints. As managing partner, his firm specializes in maximizing subsidies for organizations who create value-profits. He also works with organizational leaders to better understand international reporting standards for sustainable business practices.

Keynote Session 6:
Marketing Your Change Message to the Public and Industry

DOUG ZIMMERMAN -- President, Promolink Marketing

Over his extensive career, Doug has been directly involved in all aspects of public and private sector promotional campaigns. He is a world-class executive instructor who has taught at York University, International Business Education Centre and Certified Advertising Practices program. He received the “Sales Promotion Professional of the Year” award the first year it was established by industry.

Doug’s in depth understanding to new environmental sustainability which organizations face, has helped him direct strategies that deliver win-win outcomes for both organizations and the customers and communities they serve.

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Course Registration Details:

Symposium Date:

Wednesday September 8th, 2010 -- Ottawa
- Complimentary Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
- Keynote Sessions 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location:

Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites
361 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S9
(613) 238-6000
www.deltahotels.com

Program Fee:

$795 + HST (if applicable)

Program fee includes:

All symposium sessions, breakfast and lunch. Please Note: Program payment is required prior to the start of the course. Speakers, Dates, Content & Location are subject to change. AKCELL liability is limited to reimbursement of received tuition fees

Cancellations & Replacements:

Replacements are welcome in the event you have a conflict. A full refund will be provided for Cancellations received in writing at least 21 days in advance of the course. Written cancellations received after this date will incur an administration fee of $250. Non-attendance or withdrawal after the start date will incur full payment.

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