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CONNECTING FOR CHANGE: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference Presented by the Marion Institute
Marion Institute

OCTOBER 22-24 2010 │ NEW BEDFORD, MA

The author of Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, Greg Mortenson, will be speaking on Sunday, October 24th.  Register Now to see him live and in person.

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What is Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference?

The 6th annual Connecting for Change Conference Presented by the Marion Institute is a four day gathering that brings together a diverse audience of students, faculty, entrepreneurs, scientists, innovators and everyday folksto enter into a dialogue that shares solutions for restoring the Earth and its inhabitants andcreates a network of engaged and innovative citizens ready to create deep and positive change in their communities. 

Over 2,000 students, teachers, green business innovators, scientists, grassroots leaders and everyday folks from across the East Coast will gather to embrace, share, brainstorm, network, heal, learn, teach, celebrate, recharge and connect for change. We will roll up our sleeves and harvest tangible, practical solutions to the specific challenges we face here in the Northeast and the world at-large.

 

When and where is the "Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay conference”?

The Connecting for Change conference will be held October 22-24, 2010, in the historic Downtown of New Bedford, MA. The conference encompasses over 3 square city blocks, but our main home is the Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740

The conference runs from 6:30pm - 9:30pm on Thursday, 8:30am – 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday and 8:30am - 4:00pm on Sunday.  For more details on the schedule of events, click here.

 

What does the event  "Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay conference” programming look like?

Please click here to find Connecting for change program of events.  We are still finalizing plans for our event, so please check this website regularly for program and scheduling updates.

 

What is "Beaming Bioneers"?

Beaming Bioneers is the Bioneers' Satellite Program, which was successfully launched with five host sites around North America in 2002. This year, there will be twenty sites across North America hosting regional Bioneers Conferences. Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference is one of two northeastern regional conferences for the United States.

 

When and how can I register for this conference?

You can register for the 6th Annual Connecting for Change conference right now by clicking HERE.

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