September 11 - 13, 2008
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

MORPC intends to keep the growing momentum up for the environmental movement in Ohio with the second annual Summit on Sustainability and the Environment.  All are welcome to attend the three-day event, focusing on transportation, economy, land use, facilities, waste reduction, products, energy and project financing as they relate to sustainability. The Summit will feature keynote and breakout presentations, a green exhibit hall, facilitated action sessions, field trips and an evening reception.

Registration Deadline is September 4 

Register online, or call Shari Saunders at 614-233-4125.

September 11-12 Convention Center Draft Agenda

September 13 Field Trip Details

On Saturday, September 13 several unique field trips are planned.  If you have already registered for the Summit, you will need to register for the field trip of your choice separately in order for MORPC to account for group transportation.  If you would like to attend a field trip ONLY, and not the entire Summit program, you can register separately as well.  Experiential field trips are $20.

Register for field trips separately here.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available

Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities (.pdf)

Simply confirm by email to Leslie Strader with your company logo, contact information and a brief company description to be included in the program guide. 

*MORPC is proud to partner with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce to offer $100 discount to Chamber members.

Contact Leslie at 614-233-4124 for more information.

Featured Keynote Speaker Announced

Internationally renowned environmentalist, journalist and author Richard Louv will be a keynote speaker at MORPC's Summit on Sustainability and the Environment on Thursday, September 11. His presentation will begin at 9 a.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” is a national bestseller. Louv is the Chairman of the Children & Nature organization and has been featured on the “Today Show,” “CBS Morning Show,” and “Good Morning America.”  His work in promoting the necessity for children to interact with nature is being hailed as a “Leave No Child Inside” motivator for the country.