Expert Day on Blue Economy ‘How to milk the green cow blue’

The world is constantly changing. That is, of course, inevitable. Yet we cannot simply remain static. We need to follow these changes carefully and even put ourselves ahead of them. We can all do something to make the ongoing transition positive. The aim of this Expert Day is to provide examples of how to ensure the change is positive and to bring out the strengths that we are all capable of. Our goal is to give everybody attending the inspiration to think creatively and to act innovatively within their own personal and professional environment.

Blue economics is rightly a hot item these days. It opens a future based on a treasure of inexhaustible possibilities for those ready to step up. Carefully selected keynote speakers and their testimonials will prove this. They will link their personal experiences with the ‘new’ world of the blue economy and green technology; connecting leadership with material sources, digital manufacturing, art, fashion, and gastronomy to the JCI and an external invited audience on how to create a better future and prosperity for all.

Interaction and discusion will be part of the program.

The whole day will be moderated by Dirk Denoyelle

At the close of the event, the winner of the prestigious Creative Young Entrepeneur Award will be announced by  minister President Flemish Governement Kris Peeters, JCI World President Kentaro Harada, Chair UN Global Compact Belgium Iris Van der Veken, Director of Flanders DC Pascal Cools and previous winners of the CYEA, Patrick De Cuyper and Jo Nelissen.

The following speakers have already confirmed their presence:

Practical information:

Location: Brussels Expo

Date: 3 November 2011

Time: 9.30-17.00

Advance registration is required. The theme day will be open for an external audience as well, which means that seating is limited.

The Expert Day is included in the congress fee of JCI members participating at the JCI World Congress 2011 Brussels. No additional fee will be charged but you must register in advance.

JCI members that don't register for the whole conference can also register for the Expert Day if transfer a fee of €250 to the account of JCI Waregem:

  • IBAN: BE59 4636 8578 5226
  • BIC: KREDBEBB

Mail themeday@jciwc2011.be for more information

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