Two business and civic events are scheduled in Pasadena on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at venues about a mile apart.
Green California Summit, day two
The Green California Summit closes its two-day run at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. The summit marks the 20th anniversary of Green Technology, the nonprofit that organizes it, and combines two of the organization’s events, the Sustainable Facilities Forum and the Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit, according to materials published by the organizer.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. Keynote presentations run from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Ballrooms D and E, followed immediately by a 20-year anniversary ribbon cutting, according to the posted agenda.
The organizer lists three keynote participants: Wade Crowfoot, California’s natural resources secretary, giving virtual welcome remarks and a special message; Matt Henigan, deputy director of sustainability at the state Department of General Services; and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, who represents the 66th Assembly District in the Los Angeles South Bay.
The Green Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A student workshop and green solutions tour runs from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Concurrent education sessions and technology showcase sessions are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., with a networking lunch from noon to 1:15 p.m., a coffee and snack break from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and mini sessions from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Doors for the 20-Year Anniversary Gala and Annual Leadership Awards open at 5 p.m. in Ballrooms D and E. The summit concludes at 7 p.m.
The organizer’s registration page lists all-access passes at $350 for registrations after Aug. 8, student all-access passes at $150 and virtual-only passes at $280 after Aug. 8. A free registration pass, listed at $0, covers the Sept. 16 keynote and opening session, the exhibit area, technology showcase sessions, and the gala and awards program. The free pass does not include concurrent education sessions, the virtual option or lunches.The Pasadena Convention Center holds Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Rotary Club of Pasadena luncheon
The Rotary Club of Pasadena meets at noon at the University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., with author Danny Jensen speaking on “Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles.” Justene Adamec is listed as the introducer.The book, published by Reedy Press, profiles Los Angeles restaurants and the people behind them, including historic delis, diners and food halls as well as multigenerational immigrant-founded businesses. Jensen has written about Los Angeles food for 16 years, according to his publisher. He is also the author of “Secret Los Angeles,” “100 Things to Do in L.A.” and “LA Scavenger.”The club meets at noon Wednesdays at the University Club Rotary Club of Pasadena | Unified for Good +2
and states that participants may attend in person or by Zoom. Its posted guest cost is $45, which includes lunch, and the club asks that guests pay in advance by Zelle.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. For more call (626) 577-5700 or visit https://green-technology.org/gcs-20year/. Registration: $350 all access, $150 students, $280 virtual only; free pass available.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, noon. University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. For more call (626) 683-8243 or visit https://www.pasadenarotary.com. Cost: $45, includes lunch.
