CA 2014 - CitiesAlive: 12th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference

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Category CA 2014

Deadline: November 12, 2014 | Date: November 12, 2014-November 15, 2014

Venue/Country: Nashville, U.S.A

Updated: 2014-03-10 23:44:13 (GMT+9)

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Event Dates: November 12-15, 2014

Event Location: OMNI Hotel & Resort, Nashville, TN

Website: http://www.citiesalive.org

CitiesAlive® is North America’s only conference dedicated to the green roof and wall industry. It brings together over 800 living architecture enthusiasts to share research, policy, and design developments.

The theme of the 12th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference is - "Water: the Key to Everything Green".

Water is fundamental to life and to living green infrastructure. At the 12th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference in Nashville, delegates will explore the many ways in which green roofs and walls can help manage our water resources more wisely. Participants will explore the science of performance, discover the many interrelationships between energy and water, and investigate the most forward thinking designs and policies that fuel essential innovation in green building and infrastructure.

10 Compelling Reasons to Attend CitiesAlive in Nashville this November

There are so many reasons to join us in this fun-filled, musical market that boasts progressive policies and serious stormwater management targets (but, we’ll just give you 10!).

1. THE LATEST AND MOST INSPIRING PROGRAMMING If you want to learn about green roofs, walls and stormwater management in 2014, the two full days of programming at CitiesAlive will not fail to inspire. Under the timely theme of Water: The Key to Everything Green, delegates from across North America will hear from leading experts in green roof and wall research and policy; and be exposed to industry-leading designs that are not only aesthetically-pleasing, but perform essential stormwater management roles as jurisdictions across the country grapple with ever-more-extreme weather events.

2. THE INDUSTRY CONNECTS Professional relationships are made, strengthened and reinforced every year at CitiesAlive. From the delegate reception to trade show mixers to the Awards of Excellence celebration, this year’s networking events at CitiesAlive will aim to take full advantage of the free-wheelin' spirit Nashville is known for.

3. NASHVILLE'S GROWING GREEN ROOF AND WALL MARKET Showcase your company's products and services at the CitiesAlive trade show and reach Nashville's growing market for green roofs. The City boasts supportive policies, including one of America’s most generous green roof rebates ($10/sf) and a new wave of construction is taking off now. Plan to get in the action this November at CitiesAlive.

4. REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Statewide stormwater policy mandates have been set in Tennessee, and CitiesAlive will attract other valuable regional markets, including Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Atlanta?who are setting stormwater policy. As the industry continues to grow, don't miss this targeted opportunity to build your business at the CitiesAlive trade show.

5. MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN There's so much to experience in Nashville. Whether you're interested in visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame (attached to the CitiesAlive venue), eating world-famous barbeque, trying some Tennessee 'hooch' at the lively honky-tonks along Broadway Street (a two minute walk from the venue), shopping for cowboy hats and boots, or all of the above…Nashville with keep you busy with great culture, food and drinks, and a host of friendly locals to boot.

6. DELUXE GREEN VENUE Nashville was recently named a top destination for green meetings, and our CitiesAlive venue, the brand new Omni Nashville Hotel, is a star green venue, with famously friendly staff and fantastic food, that's located directly across the street from the award-winning Nashville Music City Center with its four acre green roof.

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACCREDITATION OPPORTUNITIES Honoring 10 years in an industry that keeps on growing, this beautiful print vehicle will profile those people and projects who have played a major role in the development of an exceptional industry.

8. GREEN ROOF TOURS There's nothing like seeing projects up-close and personal, and CitiesAlive green roof and wall tours do just that. With knowledgeable guides leading the way, come and visit the most interesting projects that Nashville and the region have to offer. It's a fun and educational way to get to know Nashville, and your professional colleagues too.

9. CITIESALIVE IS THRIVING The CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference is a strong and growing marketing and sales opportunity. The numbers from CitiesAlive 2013 in San Francisco show growth on all fronts: a 12.6% year over year increase in participation; and the CitiesAlive brand attracted a record 400,000 unique impressions in 2013 via our website, print ads, social media, flyers and media and association partnerships.

10. COMMITTED TO GROWTH But we're not resting on last year's growth...we've combed through survey results to find out how delegates and GRHC members suggest we improve our event. We're continuing to make new efforts to improve the value of participating at CitiesAlive in 2014. We're doubling dedicated time on the trade show floor. We're connecting early with regional industry associations to draw local participation. We’re keeping the 'a la carte' registration that proved successful for bringing in new local participants last year. And we're always open to suggestions…give us a call!

WHO YOU WILL MEET: Up to 800 targeted individuals including designers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, roofing professionals, engineers, researchers and academics, and others interested in living architecture, providing you with the opportunity to promote your products and services to these targeted individuals.

BOOK A 2014 CITIESALIVE TRADE SHOW BOOTH NOW

WHY BOOK EARLY?

? Book your booth today and save up to $600 by accessing significantly discounted early bird rates.

? Secure your top choice booth location by booking early. View trade show map on page 3 of attached registration package.

? Ensure your company is featured in trade show materials as marketing for Nashville ramps up early in 2014. Over 350,000 individual impressions were made for CitiesAlive last year!

What’s NEW in 2014 to bring qualified leads to the CitiesAlive trade show?

? We’ve doubled the dedicated time on the trade show floor to 6 hours - including coffee breaks, meals and networking - ensuring you’ll have plenty of time to reach hundreds of CitiesAlive delegates and trade show visitors alike

? A new networking lounge will bring meeting attendees onto the trade show floor

? We’ve kept the Product Presentation stage (which debuted at CitiesAlive 2013) for sponsor presentations, new programming and opportunities to present your products and services

? ‘A la carte’ delegate registrations (one day and ? day passes) provide a hit at CitiesAlive 2013

… they are registration options again in 2014

BOOK A 2014 CITIESALIVE TRADE SHOW BOOTH NOW

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CITIESALIVE TRADE SHOW REGISTRATION?

? 10’ x 10’ booth (included pipe & drape and booth identification signage)

? 2 x full delegate passes (dollar value: $1398) including all meals, programming, receptions and the Awards of Excellence

? Up to 5 ‘booth-only’ passes (do not include meals, programming or hospitality)

? 50% discount off additional delegate registrations from your company

? Customizable complimentary trade show passes for distribution to your network