Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities

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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and the City of Minneapolis are pleased to announce the
Fifth Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities, Conference, Awards & Trade Show

April 29, 30 and May 1, 2007
Minneapolis, MN

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel

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THANKS TO EVEYRONE WHO CAME OUT TO MINNEAPOLIS

Thanks to everyone who made it down to Minneapolis to help us make our biggest and best conference yet. We'll have more information to add here in coming weeks, but for now, why not take a tour of our Trade Show Floor?

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

Co-hosted with the City of Minneapolis, the Conference is organized by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) a not-for-profit industry association working to promote the green roof industry in North America.

The three-day conference will consist of plenary and specialized sessions focused on three main topic areas:

1. Policies and Programs to Support Green Roofs
2. Green Roof Design and Implementation
3. Research and Technical Papers on Green Roof Performance

YOUR 2007 FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Access to over 50 presentations by green roof industry leaders
Free Pass to the Trade Show featuring more than 75 Exhibitors showcasing Green Roof Products and Services
Access to the Exhibitor Presentation Theatre and Poster Sessions
One Copy of the Official Conference Proceedings CD-ROM featuring the peer-reviewed Speaker Papers (Retail value $75)
One ticket to Reception on Trade Show Floor (April 29), Browse and Lunch (April 30), and Mayor's Reception (April 30)
One invitation to the Awards of Excellence Luncheon (May 1)

Online Registration Is Now Available Through This Site

Click here to register.

Conference Rates:

Full Delegate (Non-GRHC member)	$395
Full Delegate (GRHC member or Conference Presenter)	$295
Student Delegate	$150
One-Day Pass (April 30 or May 1, 2007) (Does not include any hospitality functions or Conference Proceedings CD-ROM)	$175

All delegates at the 2007 Conference will receive a complimentary, one-year individual membership in Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, effective June 1, 2007. This membership entitles delegates to a host of benefits, including a two-line description on the searchable online membership database, membership listing on our Members Directory in our Conference CD-ROM, a $25 discount on CD-ROM conference proceedings from our 2003 Chicago, 2004 Portland, 2005 Washington and 2006 Boston Conferences, and a hardcopy subscription to our semi-annual Green Roof Infrastructure Monitor™.

Hospitality Function Rates:

Additional tickets may be purchased for the following hospitality events:

Reception on Trade Show Floor (April 29)	$25
Lunch and Browse (April 30)	$25
Mayor's Reception (April 30)	$15
Keynote Dinner (April 30)	$95
Awards of Excellence Luncheon (May 1)	$60

TRADE SHOW:

The Trade Show is open free of charge to all delegates, including those individuals with One-Day Passes.

Trade-Show Only passes are available for purchase independently here.

Trade Show Only Pass (Sunday, Monday OR Tuesday) $25

(Does not include access to conference sessions, hospitality functions or Conference Proceedings CD-ROM - these can be purchased separately on site)

Trade show hours are as follows:

Sunday April 29 - 7pm - 8:30pm

Monday April 30 - 12pm - 5pm

Tuesday May 1 - 10:30am - 1pm

TRAINING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS:

Separate registration is required for training courses and workshops offered on Sunday April 29th and Wednesday May 2nd. For detailed information on courses and to register, click here. Courses and costs are as follows:

Sunday April 29th, 2007

8:30am - 5:00pm

Design 101

Conference Delegate Rate $225

Non-Delegate Rate $345

Design and Installation 201

Conference Delegate Rate $225

Non-Delegate Rate $345

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop

Conference Delegate Rate $125

Non-Delegate Rate $175

ASTM and FLL Standards Workshop

Conference Delegate Rate $125

Non-Delegate Rate $175

Conducting Green Roof Site Research Workshop

Conference Delegate Rate $125

Non-Delegate Rate $175

Wednesday May 2nd, 2007

8:30am - 5:00pm

Design 101

Conference Delegate Rate $225

Non-Delegate Rate $345

Design and Installation 201

Conference Delegate Rate $225

Non-Delegate Rate $345

Waterproofing and Drainage 301

Conference Delegate Rate $225

Non-Delegate Rate $345

Green Wall Design 101

Conference Delegate Rate $225

Non-Delegate Rate $345

8:30am - 12:30pm

Green Roof Ecological Design Workshop

Conference Delegate Rate $125

Non-Delegate Rate $175