Opportunity Green Announces Fourth Annual Green Business Conference September 22 - 24 at Los Angeles Center Studios

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunity Green (OG), the preeminent sustainability forum facilitating exchange of ideas and new business models, announced today its fourth annual conference, September 22nd through 24th at Los Angeles Center Studios.  With support from Presenting Sponsor BMW Group and Gensler, OG 2010 will feature addresses from Eric Garcetti, President of the Los Angeles City Council; Rick Ridgeway, VP of Environmental Programs & Communication, Patagonia; Laurenz Schaffer, Group President, BMW Group Designworks USA; Bill Kelly, Managing Director, SunPower; Scott Vitters, Sustainability Packaging Director, The Coca-Cola Company; Jenn Orgolini, Sustainability Director, New Belgium Brewing Company; and, Andreas Schierenbeck, President of Building Technology, Siemens Industry, among others.

OG offers attendees engaging breakout sessions, experiential workshops, networking sessions, and panels on topics such as Accelerating Green Product Innovation, SmartGrid Technology and Strategic Brand Messaging. "In its fourth year, Opportunity Green has established itself as a leader in bringing together business leaders and influencers to collaborate and connect around technology, design and sustainable businesses," said Karen Solomon, co-founder of OG. "The new location will showcase LA's vital entertainment industry as well as highlight the convergences between sustainability and profitability across all industries."

OG is not your typical hotel conference. Design giant Gensler is working with partners: iOS Light, Kimball Office presenting Interstuhl, Knoll, Coalesse and Room & Board to create networking lounges that resemble Hollywood film sets. In its second year, OG25, a fast-pitch eco startup competition, will recognize the most innovative and promising startups committed to building a new, green economy. Finalists will present their ideas in a one-minute power pitch to over 800 conference attendees.  Eastman will present the Innovation Award to the most groundbreaking startup, who will receive BBMG's Brand Innovation Charette, a marketing and brand marketing package valued at $25,000, to jumpstart the winning company.

The past three conferences sold out registration and sponsorships, and this year is shaping up to be the most interactive and influential experience yet. In addition to Gensler, other partners and sponsors include BMW Group, OgilvyEarth, NBC Green is Universal, The Coca-Cola Company, Los Angeles Community College District NexTrendinLA2010, Eastman, GfK, BBMG, Classic Party Green Zone, Fast Company, Newsweek and Dwell. Each year it is the high-level connections, collaborations and new business opportunities formed at the conference that consistently set OG apart.

About Opportunity Green

Founded in 2007, Opportunity Green brings together leading companies and visionaries in technology, design, media and more, showcasing the hottest opportunities to drive profitability through sustainability. The conference exposes participants to an interdisciplinary cross-section of ideas at the forefront of sustainable business practices through a variety of formats, including creative panels and experiential workshops.  Opportunity Green is the largest multidisciplinary green business conference, attracting over 800 attendees from Fortune 500 powerhouses to cutting-edge startups. For more information on the conference, visit www.opportunitygreen.com.

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