GBASE2010: An Overview

Why the Green Business Africa Summit & Expo?

Happening at the same time with the Nairobi Green Week, the Green Business Africa Summit & Expo is Africa’s first flagship event that brings to the mainstream issues around sustainability in the business environment as well as green corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Stakeholders, policy makers and executives from across sustainable business and green CSR in Africa and beyond are preparing to come together and shape the future of sustainable business on the continent.

Joining them at the inaugural Green Business Africa Summit & Expo in Nairobi, Kenya participation in activities and events around Nairobi Green Week guarantees meeting the people with the funding and expertise to transform sustainable business in Africa and beyond.

The Summit will derive from the wide expertise, experience and variety of speakers, presenters and panelists ensures the GBASE 2010 will be an interesting, enriching and stimulating green business and sustainability event. The Global Reporting Initiative will run two Sustainability Reporting Workshops workshop to introduce GRI and the G3 guidelines.

The Summit will provide business leaders at all levels with insight on developing and enhancing profitable and sustainable business enterprises and practices. Successful peers and experts in the field will speak on the many current and future green and sustainable opportunities for businesses in Africa while improving their bottom line. Details can be found at the Programme page.

Theme:

Sustainable Business as Vehicle for Africa’s Economic Growth and Social Uplift

Organizer:

SolarGren Media, Publisher of GreenBusinessAfrica.com. SolarGren Media will be joined by various partners to ensure the successful delivery of  the event.

Dates: June 2 to June 4, 2010

The event is timed and programmed perfectly to allow attendees adequate periods of peer learning and integration.

Venue: Kenya International Conference Center, Nairobi

KICC is located within proximity of best rated tourism class hotels within the Nairobi Central Business District, and within proximity of important offices and landmarks.

Share African Best Practice Case Studies:

Through expert speakers and thought leaders, attendees will be exposed to best practice case studies, tools and strategies that will help them address corporate social responsibility challenges and make their businesses a leader in their fields.

Network with High Profile Delegates and Speakers:

This three-day event (including an optional eco-safari) will provide a rare opportunity to tap into the knowledge of global and African experts and practitioners in the field of social, environmental and corporate governance issues.

Explore Cutting-edge CSR Issues:

Event attendees will explore the top issues that are shaping the sustainable business and green CSR agenda in Africa, and get equipped to push the boundaries of social and environmental responsibility.

Expected Results and Action:

Attendees will learn how to build their sustainability toolkit and launch or enhance green initiatives in their organizations to spur Africa’s sustainability.

Summit Thematic Areas:

  • Climate Change Mitigation/ Adaptation
  • CDMs and other Financial Mechanisms
  • Green Computing/ Mobile Technologies
  • Environmental Sustainability & Compliance
  • Eco-labelling and Sustainable Production
  • Sustainable Water and Sanitation
  • Sustainable Urbanization and Ecocities
  • Green Manufacturing and Energy Efficiency
  • Waste Treatment and Management
  • Green Building and Sustainable Habitats
  • Green Revolution and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Clean Technologies
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

    • Who Should Attend:

    CEOs, Board Members, Corporate Executives, Sustainability Coordinators, Business Owners / Entrepreneurs, Government Officials, City Planners, Sustainability Officers, Marketing and Branding Managers, Community Development Officers, Students and Faculty.

    Green Policy:

    The Green Business Africa Summit & Expo 2010 is a green event. Running this event is a carbon generating activity. To reduce our carbon footprint, we will offset the GHG generated by convening this event. Attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to purchase their own personal carbon offsets while attending this event.