4.30.2008 - 10:00am ET

Newt Gingrich to Keynote The Virtual Energy Forum--online June 10, 2008

(CSRwire) Boston, MA - April 30, 2008 - The Virtual Energy Forum announced today that Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the keynote speaker at The Virtual Energy Forum, a unique two-day, online-only event that will connect thousands of executives with sustainability experts, innovators in sustainability and energy efficiency, and providers of alternative energy products and services -through a LIVE, interactive online environment.

Mr. Gingrich's keynote address will be broadcast live on the Web at 11:00 AM ET on June 10, 2008, and will be based on his ongoing clarion call for mainstream and entrepreneurial environmentalism and will center on examples of business partnerships on behalf of the environment. At the core of his address, Mr. Gingrich will share insights and recommendations from "A Contract with the Earth," the 2007 book which he co-authored with environmentalist Terry L. Maple, president of the Palm Beach Zoo.

Described by the Washington Post as "an earnest call to deal with worldwide environmental problems," the recommendations made by Gingrich and Maple in A Contract with the Earth provide thought-provoking perspectives on bi-partisan cooperation and an imperative for government, business and the public to work together to protect and renew the planet.

Beyond his longtime services as a member of the Congress, Mr. Gingrich is a former environmental studies professor, published author and highly sought-after public speaker, and also is Chairman of the Gingrich Group, a communications and consulting firm that specializes in transformational change.
See Newt Gingrich’s Official Bio at http://newt.org/AboutNewt/tabid/57/Default.aspx

"Attending and participating in virtual events is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, physical conferences and tradeshows. Through its use of the Web as the means to connect thousands of attendees with exhibitors, sponsors and other participants, the Virtual Energy Forum is a wonderful example of an energy conscious event that practices what it preaches," said Newt Gingrich, Chairman of American Solutions. "I am honored to be the keynote speaker at this event and I look forward to interacting with attendees during the Forum."

Conducted over the Web on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11, 2008, The Virtual Energy Forum (VEF) is designed to serve corporate energy executives and facility managers in a way that is not possible with physical events or webinars. The event is FREE for all registered attendees-who will participate in the Forum, from the convenience of their own offices or homes.

The Virtual Energy Forum’s unique Web-based platform will offer a unique way for energy users, innovators and policy makers to gather together online to share and learn about energy management best practices. Featured tracks at the Virtual Energy Forum include "Cases in Corporate Sustainability", "Green IT", "Putting Renewable Energies to Work", "Investing in Alternative Energy", and "Energy Management Best Practices". Beyond Mr. Gingrich's keynote, the Forum will allow attendees to join LIVE video presentations, and to engage and interact with more than two dozen world-class thought leaders in the fields of energy efficiency and sustainability including senior energy executives from the private and public sectors including Nike, Marriott, Unilever, Whole Foods, Raytheon, Hewlett Packard, Macy's, the U.S. Department of Energy, KeySpan/National Grid, Constellation Energy, United Technologies, Dell, Arizona State, Boulder Community Hospital, Good Energies, American Wind Energy Association and many others.

For a listing of speakers and sponsors go to http://www.virtualenergyforum.com/corporate_energy_efficiency.php or visit http://www.virtualenergyforum.com/agenda.php to see the current agenda.

About Virtual Energy Forum

The Virtual Energy Forum is a unique virtual event designed to allow people interested and involved with sustainable energy management operations to connect and successfully interact with one another in ways that are impossible at physical events, through powerful Web-based software and services. PlatformQ, the producer of the Virtual Energy Forum, is a company whose mission is to leverage the accessibility of online events to connect individuals, companies and organizations, across North America and internationally-- who might otherwise not be able to travel to physical events or communicate with leading experts or thought leaders. http://www.virtualenergyforum.com

Virtual Energy Forum and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

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