Presenting an Expert Theme Day based on Green Energy, the Blue economy, and Corporate Social Responsibility on 3 November in the Brussels Expo.

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.

At the close of the event, the JCI will announce the winner of the prestigious Creative Young Entrepreneur Award, supported by Flanders DC and in the presence of previous winners.

The following speakers have already confirmed their presence:

Connie Hedegaard — EU Commissioner for Climate—http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/hedegaard/index_en.htm

Gunter Pauli—founder ZERI (Zero Emissions Research Initiatives) and the Blue Economy, ecologist, author and member of the club of Rome – www.zeri.org

Iris Van der Veken—Manager Corporate Affairs Global—Rosy Blue/Chair UN Global Compact Belgium—www.rosyblue.com

Mario Fleurinck—CEO Melotte (revolutionary technology of Direct Digital Manufacturing)—www.melotte.be

Koen Van Mechelen—Belgian conceptual artist—www.koenvanmechelen.be

Jan Kriekels—CEO JAGA (visionary on design and energy)—www.jaga.be

Guust Van Liere—CEO Unitron (technology for wind energy and investor in technological start-ups)—http://www.unitron.nl/

Inbev—‘The strategic choices for sustainability growth to a better world’—www.ab-inbev.com

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.