May 11 2010

NYIT Hosts Fifth Annual Energy Conference, “Building a Sustainable Future”

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) will host its fifth annual energy conference, “Building a Sustainable Future,” on Friday, June 4, 2010, at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway in New York, NY.

Speakers will address sustainable initiatives in architecture, business, and engineering. Topics will also include climate models, green jobs, and public perception (NIMBY).

The conference will also include a special multimedia performance by violinist Kenji Williams, who will present “Bella Gaia: A Poetic Vision of Earth from Space.” Attendees may receive five continuing education hours applicable to re-registration as a professional engineer or registered architect.

The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, located at 1871 Broadway, between 61st and 62nd Streets in New York City. Lunch will be held at O’Neals, located at 49 W. 64th St.

To register for NYIT’s energy conference, fill out the online registration form or contact events@nyit.edu. For more information about the conference, visit www.nyit.edu/sustainable