THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
For three days in June, London ExCeL will be at the centre of the resource efficiency and sustainability debate when the first Futuresource conference and exhibition comes to town. Organised by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) and the Environmental Services Association (ESA) at ExCeL London on June 9-11, Futuresource 2009 is set to be the European showcase for the sustainability sector. Bringing together over 300 exhibitors, high profile government and industry speakers, and an expected 8,000 attendees from across the public, private and community sector, the event will showcase ideas and technologies that will shape future policy and drive the pace of change in the sustainable waste, recycling and resource management sector. Steve Lee, chief executive of CIWM, explains: “Futuresource is designed to get professionals from across the sector thinking and talking about the challenges we face in shifting to a resource efficient, low carbon economy and the exhibition will provide practical answers and inspiration. We have designed Futuresource with the ‘big picture’ in mind and visitors and exhibitors will be making a real investment in the future.”
Debating the key issues The three day Futuresource conference will tackle all the big challenges and opportunities facing the sustainability sector, as well as the latest policy and legislative developments. Setting the political agenda, delegates will hear from key Government Ministers such as Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Nick Herbert