MICROCAPITAL EVENT: Social Investment Organization (SIO) Presents Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2011 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, June 20 - June 22, 2011

Event Name: Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2011

Event Date: June 20 – June 22, 2011

Event Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Cost: The standard rate for Social Investment Organization (SIO) members is CAN 1,176 (USD 1,230), for non-members it is CAN 1,540 (USD 1,610) and for students it is CAN 448 (USD 468). Discounted rates are available for registrations completed before May 17, 2011.

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Summary of Event: The Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2011 seeks to highlight the opportunities for socially responsible investors to profit from investing while contributing to positive social change and environmental sustainability.

The conference will feature panel discussions, technical sessions for socially responsible investment (SRI) practitioners and the founding meeting of a coalition created to advocate for responsible investment policies and practices by Canadian universities.

Background on Organizer: SIO is a Canadian membership-based organization that incudes financial institutions, investment firms, financial advisors and various organizations and individuals interested in SRI. SIO’s mandate is to promote the integration of environmental, social and governance factors in the selection and management of investments in Canada.

Event Themes and Discussion Topics: The conference theme is “Creating Value, Making a Difference”. Speakers and panelists will cover topics including:

– Canada’s oil sands and investor engagement
– Development rights and aboriginal community
– Practical investment solutions to the world’s sustainability challenges
– Trends and opportunities in renewable energy investment
– SRI branding
– Impact investing

The conference will also feature technical sessions on SRI for financial advisors, portfolio managers, analysts, foundations, angel investors and venture capital companies.

Event Website: http://sioconference.com/

Online Registration Address: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1797&EID=8546Go

Contact Information: Sarah Thomson, Associate Director, Communications, Membership and Advisor Services by telephone at: 416-461-6042 or by email at: Thomson@socialinvestment.ca

By: Alexandra Pattee, Research Associate

Sources and Resources:

[1] Social Investment Organization (SIO) website, “Canadian Responsible Investment Conference”, http://sioconference.com/

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