Visioning the Bay Area in 2030 December 8, 2008

Keynote Speech: Our Choice: Scenarios for the Bay Area in 2030
Eamonn Kelly, CEO, Global Business Network

Eamonn Kelly is CEO of Global Business Network, the renowned California-based, future-oriented network and consulting firm, and a partner of the Monitor Group. He has been central to sustaining GBN's thought leadership about the future, and is also head of its consulting practice. He is author of Powerful Times: Rising to the Challenge of Our Uncertain World, and co-author of What's Next: Exploring the New Terrain for Business.

Moderator: Michael Krasny, Host of Forum on KQED Public Radio

Presentations and Panel Discussion: Views of the Bay Area in 2030: The Future We Want to Create

* Transportation and Urban Development: Henry Gardner, Executive Director, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)

* Water Supply and Demand: Arthur R. Jensen, CEO and General Manager, Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency

* Risk Management for Businesses and Cities: Amy Bach, Executive Director, United Policy Holders

* Electricity Supply and Demand: Hal LaFlash, Director of Emerging Clean Technology Policy, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Creating the Best Regional Outcome: Planning and acting now for the long term
Ralph Cavanagh, Energy Program Co-director, National Resources Defense Council

Release of SSV's 2008 Annual Report highlighting:
- Sustainable Silicon Valley Partners accomplishments
- Sustainability trends in Silicon Valley
- SSV's strategic initiatives

Evening Reception included

$40-employees of SSV partners; $20-students; $75-others.

Official Website: http://www.sustainablesiliconvalley.org/event_12-8-08.htm