The importance of safeguarding our precious resources forms
the foundation for the Fall 2007 PMI meeting scheduled for Oct. 7-10 at the
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington, D.C. Whether in reference to natural
resources like water or man-made resources (Web sites, the Internet security,
and intellectual property), it is essential that we work to protect what is
important to us.
Following the PMI Board of Directors meeting and the general membership meeting
on Sunday, Oct. 7, the PMI fall conference will feature a variety of sessions
focusing on safeguarding resources. Monday, Oct. 8, will be comprised of PMI
Issue, Standing and Product committee meetings. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the
conference will feature a series of speakers on recycling, enforcement of
labeling regulations, and the efficient use of water with speakers representing
the U.S., the U.K. and Australia.
The conference’s grand finale will be a Wednesday, Oct. 10, morning session
devoted to the expanding role of nanotechnology throughout the industry. This
session will conclude by noon to accommodate attendees’ travel arrangements.
The luncheon keynote speaker is Dan Esty, who is the author of eight books and
numerous articles on environmental policy issues and the relationships between
environment and corporate strategy, competitiveness, trade, security,
performance measurement (data-driven decision making), governance, and
development. His most recent book, “Green
To Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental
Strategy to Innovate, Create Value and Build Competitive Advantage,” explains
what every executive must know to manage and profit from the environmental
challenges facing society and the business world. Esty is the Hillhouse
Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale University and he holds
faculty appointments in both Yale’s Environment and Law Schools and is the director
of the Center for Business & Environment at Yale, the Yale Center for
Environmental Law and Policy, as well as the Yale World Fellows Program.
Tuesday evening’s dinner keynote speaker is Gary Langer, director of polling
for ABC News, who will provide an analysis of the current political scene. Langer
illuminates public opinion and behavior across a range of social, political and
economic issues.
Registration Deadline is Sept. 12. Contact PMI for meeting details at 847-481-5500,
or visitwww.pmihome.org.
PMI 2007 Fall Meeting To Focus On Safeguarding Our Resources
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