Introduction
A ‘Green Building’ is defined as “a building which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building.”
The India Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed in the year 2001 with a vision ‘to usher in a green building movement in the country and to facilitate India become of the world leaders in green buildings by 2010’.
To advance the green building movement in the country, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is organizing India’s flagship event on green buildings, Green Building Congress 2010 at Chennai, India. The event would host an international conference and exhibition of green building materials, products and equipment. About 200 products are expected to be on display at the exhibition.
Over 2000 participants are expected to attend the conference and 200 stalls at the exhibition, which would attract 7000 visitors. This event will have participation of various countries such as Australia, Canada, Singapore, Sri Lanka, UAE, United States of America, UK, etc. Above all, the event would be an excellent platform for establishing new contacts, networking and exploring business opportunities.
Objectives
- Create awareness on green building concepts
- Expose the participants to the latest global trends in green buildings
- Exhibit green building products and technologies
- Provide a platform for networking
- Facilitate exploring new business opportunities
- Enable market transformation of green products and equipment
Visitor Profile
The targeted visitors at Green Building Congress 2010 are: Real estate owners, managers and tenants, Development and construction industry, Building product manufacturers, Architects, Engineers, Building designers, Utility providers, Academics, Researchers and Policy advisors.
Exhibitor Profile
The profile for exhibit at Green Building Congress 2010 includes: Clean & Green Energy, Buildings and structures, Cleaning equipment, Monitoring & Measurement Devices, Research & Development, Boilers & Steam System, Mechanical Devices and Industrial Material Handling System.
Benefits to Participants
- Awareness on latest trends on Green Buildings
- Opportunity to network with National and International experts
- Platform to launch new green building products
- Awareness on green building rating systems
- Opportunity to explore new business opportunities
Focus Areas
- Architectural perspectives in green buildings
- National & International experiences on green building concepts
- Green Building Movement – Global trends
- Case studies on green buildings – National & International
- Green building rating systems
- Green Building materials, equipment & technologies, public policies
Venue
Chennai Trade Centre, Convention Hall A & B; Trade Centre Hall 2 & 3, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Registration
Click here to access the Registration Fee details and online Registration Form.
Contact Details
K. Raman (Executive Officer),
Confederation of Indian Industry,
CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre,
Survey No. 64, Kothaguda Post,
Near Kothaguda Cross Roads,
Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad – 500003.
Andhra Pradesh, India.
Phone: +91-40-23112971 – 73
Fax: +91-40-23112837
E-mail: k.raman@cii.in
Website: http://www.greenbusinesscentre.org/
