May 24-25, 2022
Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 Fifth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Join co-hosts Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for the Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference, Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
This two-day event will host representatives from businesses, organizations, communities and more from across the state of Iowa and beyond.
- Attend panel sessions. Hear from industry experts as they discuss sustainable economy and transportation opportunities and solutions. Check out the list of scheduled speakers and their bios here.
- Network with industry experts. Connect with others throughout the event and join our networking social on May 24.
- Check out the exhibitors. Interact with our exhibitors and their booths to learn more about business sustainability and how they can help you go green.
- Participate in the Ride & Drive and vehicle display. Check out our electric vehicle display and get behind the wheel during our outdoor Ride & Drive and vehicle display event on May 24.
Registration costs
- Two-day conference registration is $35.
- One-day conference registration is $20.
Don’t miss out on this energizing event!
Agenda
May 24, 2022 – Sustainable Transportation
Conference and Exhibit Hall
7:45-8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30-8:55 a.m. Welcome
9-9:50 a.m. Electrifying a Community’s Transportation Network
9:50-10:20 a.m. Break/Exhibit Hall Open
10:20-11:10 a.m. Decarbonizing with Low- and No-Emission Vehicles
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Keynote
12:15-1:45 p.m. Lunch (Lunch is not included with registration. You can enjoy a meal at a local restaurant or a pre-paid option is available. See the registration page for pre-paid lunch options and details.)
12:15-1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
1:50-2:40 p.m. Equity in Transportation Solutions
2:50-3:40 p.m. Resources and Funding for Sustainable Transportation
3:45-5:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
4:15-6 p.m. Social Networking Event
Ride & Drive and Vehicle Display
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Electric vehicle display and Ride & Drive at Green Square Park
3:45-5:15 p.m. Electric vehicle ride and display event at Green Square Park
May 25, 2022 – Sustainable Economy
Conference and Exhibit Hall
7:45-8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30-8:55 a.m. Welcome
9-9:50 a.m. Industry Leadership, Obstacles and Innovations in Sustainability
9:50-10:20 a.m. Break/Exhibit Hall Open
10:20-11:10 a.m. Challenges, Solutions and Benefits to Sustainability Pursuits in Business
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Keynote
12:15-1:45 p.m. Lunch (Lunch is not included with registration. You can enjoy a meal at a local restaurant or a prepaid option is available. See registration page for prepaid lunch options and details.)
12:15-1:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
1:50-2:40 p.m. The Growth and Challenges of Renewable Energy
2:50-3:40 p.m. Resources and Funding for a Sustainable Economy
3:45-5:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Sponsorship, exhibitor and electric vehicle Ride & Drive opportunities are still available. Contact Emily Nayder with Legacy Environmental Services, Inc. at enayder@legacyenv.com or (219) 644-3690 to reserve your sponsorship today. Download the sponsorship packet for details.
Sponsored by:
Event exhibitors:
Alliant Energy
ArKco Sales
Baker Group
Carbon Day EV Charging
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
City of Cedar Rapids
Crossroads Mobile Fleet Maintenance
Eco Engineers
Frontier
Indian Creek Nature Center
Iowa Environmental Council
Park CR
The Gazette
Travero
Trees Forever