Friday, Nov. 16 - Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012
Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan Overview
Visit the following website to register:
http://sustainabilityconference.org/register.htm
A conference bringing together visionaries, activists, and leaders as a gathering of equals to explore together scenarios for the future in areas of sustainability, energy, peak oil, climate change, economics, politics, renewable energy, food security, transition towns, bioregionalism, permaculture, environment, compassionate living and culture change.
Confirmed speakers include:
Mr. Daniel Quinn, best selling author of Ishmael, Providence, The Story of B, and Beyond Civilization. In 1990, Ted Turner offered a $500,000 prize for the best unpublished novel offering positive solutions to global problems. Quinn submitted Ishmael, which was selected as the grand prize winner, by a panel of distinguished authors, out of 2500 entries. *
Dr. Steve Keen received the Revere Award from the Real World Economics Review in 2010 for being the economist who most cogently warned of the economic crisis, and whose work is most likely to prevent future crises. He is Professor of Economics & Finance at the University of Western Sydney and author of "Debunking Economics" (2012).
Mr. Richard Heinberg is author of ten books, including The Party’s Over, Peak Everything, and The End of Growth. He is regarded as one of the world’s most effective communicators of the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels. Heinberg exposes the tenuousness of our current way of life and offers a vision for a truly sustainable future. **
Ms. Nicole Foss is senior editor for The Automatic Earth and former editor of The Oil Drum - Canada. Foss is an expert speaker on peak oil, economic instability and personal preparation. Foss has delivered her Century of Challenges talk hundreds of times and in twelve countries. Foss has presented at conferences on peak oil, biodiversity, and economics.
Mr. Albert Bates is author of The Biochar Solution: Carbon Farming and Climate Change and many other books.. A former environmental rights lawyer, Bates lives at The Farm, an intentional community in Tennessee; co-founder of the Global Ecovillage Network and delegate to the UN climate talks; and teaches permaculture, ecovillage design and natural building.
Ms. Stephanie Mills is an author, lecturer and bio-regionalist. Her books include: On Ghandi's Path, Tough Little Beauties, Epicurean Simplicity, Turning Away from Technology, In Service of the Wild, In Praise of Nature, and Whatever Happened to Ecology? Mills is president of the Bay Bucks local currency board, and holds an honorary doctorate from Mills College, CA.
Mr. Aaron Wissner is a teacher, writer and speaker specializing peak oil, climate change, money and debt, and cultural transition. Wissner has organized six major conferences bringing in hundreds of speakers and thousands of participants. A featured article on Wissner was published on the front page of the Wall Street Journal in 2007.
* Quinn appears via exclusive and extensive pre-recorded video
** Heinberg appears live via a remote video connection
Participants create a clear vision for a positive, realistic future; study the current situation of energy, economy and environment; examine trends, projections and scenarios for the future; and plan together for what to do next, both individually and collectively.
Highlights include:
To keep up to date on conference news, join the Local Future page on Facebook.
For questions, email: organizer [at] localfuture.org
* Quinn appears via exclusive and extensive pre-recorded video
http://sustainabilityconference.org/register.htm
Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan Overview
Visit the following website to register:
http://sustainabilityconference.org/register.htm
A conference bringing together visionaries, activists, and leaders as a gathering of equals to explore together scenarios for the future in areas of sustainability, energy, peak oil, climate change, economics, politics, renewable energy, food security, transition towns, bioregionalism, permaculture, environment, compassionate living and culture change.
Confirmed speakers include:
Mr. Daniel Quinn, best selling author of Ishmael, Providence, The Story of B, and Beyond Civilization. In 1990, Ted Turner offered a $500,000 prize for the best unpublished novel offering positive solutions to global problems. Quinn submitted Ishmael, which was selected as the grand prize winner, by a panel of distinguished authors, out of 2500 entries. *
Dr. Steve Keen received the Revere Award from the Real World Economics Review in 2010 for being the economist who most cogently warned of the economic crisis, and whose work is most likely to prevent future crises. He is Professor of Economics & Finance at the University of Western Sydney and author of "Debunking Economics" (2012).
Mr. Richard Heinberg is author of ten books, including The Party’s Over, Peak Everything, and The End of Growth. He is regarded as one of the world’s most effective communicators of the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels. Heinberg exposes the tenuousness of our current way of life and offers a vision for a truly sustainable future. **
Ms. Nicole Foss is senior editor for The Automatic Earth and former editor of The Oil Drum - Canada. Foss is an expert speaker on peak oil, economic instability and personal preparation. Foss has delivered her Century of Challenges talk hundreds of times and in twelve countries. Foss has presented at conferences on peak oil, biodiversity, and economics.
Mr. Albert Bates is author of The Biochar Solution: Carbon Farming and Climate Change and many other books.. A former environmental rights lawyer, Bates lives at The Farm, an intentional community in Tennessee; co-founder of the Global Ecovillage Network and delegate to the UN climate talks; and teaches permaculture, ecovillage design and natural building.
Ms. Stephanie Mills is an author, lecturer and bio-regionalist. Her books include: On Ghandi's Path, Tough Little Beauties, Epicurean Simplicity, Turning Away from Technology, In Service of the Wild, In Praise of Nature, and Whatever Happened to Ecology? Mills is president of the Bay Bucks local currency board, and holds an honorary doctorate from Mills College, CA.
Mr. Aaron Wissner is a teacher, writer and speaker specializing peak oil, climate change, money and debt, and cultural transition. Wissner has organized six major conferences bringing in hundreds of speakers and thousands of participants. A featured article on Wissner was published on the front page of the Wall Street Journal in 2007.
* Quinn appears via exclusive and extensive pre-recorded video
** Heinberg appears live via a remote video connection
Participants create a clear vision for a positive, realistic future; study the current situation of energy, economy and environment; examine trends, projections and scenarios for the future; and plan together for what to do next, both individually and collectively.
Highlights include:
- Futurism Theme: By the end of the conference, each participant will: 1. Have a clear vision for a realistic, positive future for themselves and their community; 2. Understand the in depth facts and forecasts regarding the economy, the energy supply, and the environment; and 3. Determine what actions they will personally take to prepare for the future.
- Leadership Focus: The conference is designed specifically with the leader, activist and visionary in mind. People already in positions of leadership, especially in the areas of education and community service, are the typical participant.
- TED Style Talks: Nationally and internationally known speakers populate the agenda, delivering powerful and TED style talks. Speakers participate in the full conference to engage in discussions and answer questions
- Complete Conference Program: Provides abundant time for networking, discussion, socializing, and training. Core conference activities occur on Friday, November 16 - Sunday, November 18.
- Open Space Technology: Each day features an open space period, where any participant may convene a seminar, workshop, discussion section, etc.
- Panel to Whole Discussions: Featured speakers are engaged by expert interviewers, then questions from the participants, followed by whole group discussion.
- General Assembly Deliberative Sessions: Utilizing consensus based discussion and decision making.
- Retreat Style Format: Includes structured daily dialogue sessions, individual journaling opportunities, and scheduled reflection periods.
- Full Service Conference Setting: The conference center includes meeting rooms, dining areas, and lodging in a modern and comfortable facility.
To keep up to date on conference news, join the Local Future page on Facebook.
For questions, email: organizer [at] localfuture.org
* Quinn appears via exclusive and extensive pre-recorded video
http://sustainabilityconference.org/register.htm