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PRI in Person is the leading global conference in the responsible investment calendar, providing a platform for PRI signatories and other investment professionals to learn, network and collaborate in person over several days. The annual event allows attendees to discuss topical issues and share experiences from their own organisation and region with peers from around the world. Over 900 delegates are expected to come together in Berlin.
We recommend that you book your accommodation early as preferential rates are limited.
We are pleased to announce that once again the PRI Academic Network Conference will be a part of PRI in Person. The Call for Papers is now closed. Please click here for information and to register.
We would like to thank our Diamond Partner for PRI in Person 2017, Deutsche Asset Management.
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Soul of the Next Economy Forum. September 29 & 30, 2017. Ambrose University is proud to host the Soul of the Next Economy Forum, where the non-profit sector, government, business and educational institutions converge. Fueled through innovation, collaboration and corporate social responsibility, we come together to learn about local & global social and development issues; connect with peers, industry experts and other sectors addressing these issues; and engage in sustainable business oriented solutions to these issues. Highlights include an Executive Roundtable with Calgary business leaders, frontiers of corporate responsibility with Wayne Visser, challenging heropreneurship with Daniela Papi-Thornton and the Lion’s Den challenge where you can showcase a social issue that you have a vision for. Learn more at nexteconomyforum.com and register here!
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Canada’s 4th annual RI Week: October 23-27, 2017
Event schedule coming soon!
Canada’s fourth annual Responsible Investment Week will take place from October 23-27, 2017. Responsible Investment Week is a week dedicated to education and awareness about responsible investment (RI). The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is coordinating a week of events across Canada to promote learning about environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues that affect investments.
RI Week events will explore opportunities to invest in a more sustainable future, and provide attendees with opportunities to network with industry leaders, hear from ESG experts and catch up on the latest issues, trends and developments in the field.
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Do you, your employer, or any of your affiliate organizations wish to support responsible investing? Great! We invite you to host an event to promote learning about ESG issues and responsible investment. These events may focus on responsible investment trends and approaches more broadly or any environmental, social or governance issue. They may be geared to explicit constituents groups or more broadly/publicly oriented.
If you are interested in hosting an RI Week event or would like more information, please contact RIA Director of Programs Julie Ambachtsheer: [email protected]
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