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ISSP Conference 2011: Networking. Learning. Co-Creation.

Inaugural ISSP Conference A Big Success

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More than 150 sustainability professionals from around the globe came together for ISSP's first ever face-to-face conference that past September in Portland, Oregon. See photos from the event here.

Attendees had the opportunity to contribute to the shaping of our profession and to hone their skills as a professional. The event featured a member expo, a vendor expo, and included a working session of the ISSP Sustainability Lexicon Project (tm), which is helping to move the industry towards consensus on the terminology used by sustainability professionals across various disciplines. A noon-time presentation by author Randy Olson on How To Effectively Communicate Sustainability To the Masses was a highlight of the two-day event.

Also, five industry leaders selected as founding members of the ISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame(tm) were inducted in a ceremony at the conference. Find out who they are by clicking here.

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ISSP offers an exciting range of educational opportunities for members and non-members. Our learning model provides you with a dynamic online learning experience with expert instructors. In addition, we offer self-study, on demand programs including Recorded Webinars and Recorded Workshops. Check out the ISSP Learning Center to see what's available.