2010 Speakers

	Todd Sampson CEO of Leo Burnett, Todd is the co-creator of the international Earth Hour initiative and can be seen on ABC’s The Gruen Transfer and features regularly on Channel Ten’s 7pm Project. As a keynote speaker, Todd will draw on his experience in creating internationally renowned advertising campaigns, to discuss the importance of imaginative campaigns to inspire community engagement and sustain successful environmental programs.
	Janice Larson Janice Larson, Director Renewable Energy Development British Columbia, Canada, will deliver an international perspective on local government, stakeholder engagement and environmental initiatives. Janice is currently advising local government on strategies regarding community energy and climate action planning, projects and infrastructure. Learn how Canadians have engaged with their local governments and communities, and compare and contrast this with the Australian experience.
	Arron Wood Arron is Director of Firestarter Pty Ltd, an environmental communication and education consultancy business linking the corporate sector with community and government. Arron has worked extensively advising on mainstream environmental sustainability practices with governments across Australia and New Zealand. He has recently been appointed by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle to the high-level Enterprise Melbourne Advisory Board to attract sustainable investment to Melbourne, and worked with the Melbourne Arts Centre on implementing behavioural change across a staff of 500 in conjunction with their environmental management strategy.
	Peter McLean Peter is the Chief Executive Officer of Keep Australia Beautiful NSW. His past roles include working with State and Local Government through National Parks and in environmental education. Speaking on environmental education and community partnerships, Peter will draw on his extensive travels across NSW to provide a great source of grass roots ideas on community engagement and building social capital. As a passionate advocate for Sustainable Cities and Tidy Towns, Peter brings practical ideas to the table on how to actively engage local communities to create more sustainable outcomes together. Be prepared to turn the cultural tables and investigate ways in which to inspire your local communities.
	Christine Milne Christine is the Greens Deputy Leader Senator and is a leader in the environment in Australia and overseas. Christine has had a long involvement in community activism and politics. Hear her insights on environmental leadership, and merging community and government together.