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Living Future 09 Program
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natural talent design competition |
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The educational sessions were not audio or video recorded. Our apologies for any disappointment.
About the Program
The program is designed to address skills--identified by a cadre of dedicated and experienced professionals--that industry leaders need to effectively transform our built environment.
"The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already." - John Buchan, author
Fostering invention
INVENT means stepping outside conventional thought, inspiring imagination and exploring creative solutions in technologies and approaches.
Creating and shaping our future
From students to experienced practitioners, leaders must learn what and how to TEACH to disseminate critical information across an entire industry.
Achieving the "unimaginable"
SURPASS is about the biggest ideas with the most potential to actually change the world.
Engagement at all levels
ACTIVATE refers to the collaborative strategies and unifying interests within this interface to engage individuals and affect positive change.
Making progress today
PRACTICE showcases these elements that are already making change today.
Keynote Speakers
Janine Benyus, renowned author, innovation consultant and co-founder of Biomimicry Guild
Opening Keynote
Jason F. McLennan, CEO of Cascadia
Thursday Morning Keynote
Denis Hayes, President and CEO of The Bullitt Foundation
Big Bang Dinner Keynote
Thomas Crum, International speaker on conflict resolution and stress management
Friday Morning Keynote
2009 Program
All educational sessions and keynote presentations, unless otherwise noted, will take place at The Nines.
Wednesday, May 6
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12:00pm-7:00pm |
Registration open |
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2:00pm-4:00pm |
Building tours throughout PDX
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Teach |
Greening the Way We Play: Designing MunicipalRecreation Facilities that Bring Community TogetherAND Minimize Impacts on Natural Resources |
Surpass |
Portland State University's Shattuck Hall: SustainableSystems on Display |
Activate |
Discover How They Do It: Achieving Equity in Portland'sPearl District through Affordable Housing |
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5:00pm-6:30pm |
Living Future 09 Commences: Opening Keynote reception, Red List Ready Trade Show opens, networking begins!
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6:30pm-8:30pm |
Keynote presentation: Janine Benyus
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| 8:30pm-11:00pm |
Opening keynote after-party: Deschutes BreweryMingle with fellow attendees and enjoy discounts on local brews |
Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
Join us for optional excursions or community projects that will exhibit the beauty, uniqueness, and forward-thinking practices of Portland.
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| 10:00am-2:00pm |
Community Project: Urban Farming with City Garden Farms |
| 10:00am-1:00pm |
Kayaking down the Willamette |
Continuing Education Units
Living Future is an excellent opportunity to gather continuing education credits for your professional license. Certificates of completion will be available for each of the sessions; you'll simply need to sign in at each session you attend to ensure that you receive one.AIA l AIBC I APEGBC I BCSLA I BOMI I IDBC I IDCEC I PIBC
Our kudos and thanks to the 120+ teams who submitted impressive proposals for the 2009 Unconference!
If you missed your chance to submit this year, we encourage you to attend the Unconference and consider submitting for Living Future 2010 in Seattle.
