Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference 

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.

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.

Register today!