Events, such as conferences and symposia, often showcase fascinating speakers from Stanford, other academic institutions, industry, and government. Journalists should inquire about attending all of the events below.

Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy
Thursday, August 21, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Cantor Museum Lawn [Map]
Chemical Engineering Professor Stacey F. Bent will introduce the scope of the energy problem and some of the options for sustainable energy, then will focus on two main devices likely to play an increasing role in future energy technologies: solar cells and fuel cells.

Meeting the Demand for Sustainable Buildings
Tuesday, Sept. 9, Hewlett Teaching Center [Map]
This meeting will bring together leading minds from construction, engineering, academia, government and other backgrounds to tackle the big questions around building that meets urgent economic, environmental, and social goals. Speakers include David Winstead, Commissioner of the US General Services Administration. The meeting is jointly held by Stanford's Center for Integrated Facility Engineering, the Fisher Information Technology Center at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and the College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley.