INAUGURAL CONFERENCE
Our inaugural conference, "Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability" took place Oct. 24, 2007. It attracted more than 400 participants from Nevada who represented local municipalities, private industry, architectural firms, social service agencies, colleges and universities, and local businesses.
These professionals came together to learn from more than 40 experts in six panel sessions on environmental sustainability, health challenges, economic growth and diversification, youth and aged populations, community development and architecture, and service learning.
Conference Schedule
See what activities took place at the conference.
Participant Comments
Hear what participants had to say about the conference.
2007 Conference Key Points (PDF)
Read a general summary of key points raised at the conference.
2007 Conference White Papers
Read full summaries of the six conference panel sessions.
- Environmental Sustainability and Las Vegas (PDF)
- Health Challenges Facing Las Vegas (PDF)
- Challenges of Economic Growth and Diversification & Labor Preparation (PDF)
- Challenges Facing our Youth and Aged Populations (PDF)
- Sustainability in Community Development & Architecture in Las Vegas (PDF)
- Service Learning: Linking Students and Community (PDF)
2007 Conference Photos
View photos from the inaugural conference.
Regional and National Experts Share Their Stories
Read the biographies of the conference keynote speakers and view their
PowerPoint presentations.
Moderators and Panelists
Read the biographies of those who served as session moderators and panelists.
Conference Sponsors
See which organizations partnered with the university to co-sponsor the 2007 conference.
