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Environment minister to set out policy changes at EIC Annual Conference in November

Keynote presentation from Rory Stewart, MP and Environment minister expected to clarify post coalition policy changes by new Tory government.

EIC annual conference 2015

Book now for reduced entry to event on 19 November 2015 in London.  

Rory Stewart, MP and Environment minister is to headline at the 2015 Environmental Industries Commission annual conference on 19 November and expected to clarify the new Tory government’s post coalition policy changes

Date: 19 November 2015

Venue: The Willis Building, London

To book: www.eic-conference.co.uk

Event sponsors:

- Willis 

- Beale and Company

- Lafarge Tarmac

- ACO Technologies

- Lancaster University

Book by 9 October for reduced entry price  

The speakers and programme are now finalised and will focus on environmental priorities of the new government and their impact on the next five years for the environmental industries. 

Other highlights alongside the minister include:

  • Case studies on innovation and technology in the environmental sector to be presented and discussed – by UK Flood Barriers, Pavegen, Bio Bean and Minus7
  • A presentation and panel discussion on greening the infrastructure boom, to be led by Matthew Bell, Chief Executive for the Committee on Climate Change
  • A keynote presentation about what to expect from the Paris climate talks, by Michael Jacobs, former chief energy and environment adviser to Gordon Brown and adviser to French Government on Paris Climate summit

The full conference agenda can be viewed at www.eic-conference.co.uk.

Other confirmed speakers and panellists include:

  • Lord Deben, Chair for the Committee on Climate Change
  • Mike OPutnam, chief executive, Skanska UK and chair of the Green Construction Board
  • Laura Sandys, Chair of European Movement, UK
  • Rhian Kelly, Director for Business Environment, CBI
  • Harvey Bradshaw, Head of Environment and Business, Environment Agency
  • Phil Stride, External Affairs Director, Thames Tideway Tunnel
  • Matthew Spencer, Director, Green Alliance

Reduced price advanced tickets are still available until 9th October 2015

EIC Members: £130 + VAT (£180 + VAT after 9th October) – Book Now

Non-Members: £260 + VAT (£360 + VAT after 9th October) – Book Now

Delegate numbers will be strictly limited and tickets for this conference sold out last year, so please book your place very soon to secure your attendance.

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