Ecocity World Summit 2019 Ambassador Program

Welcome to the Ecocity World Summit 2019! We are glad you are on board to help promote Ecocity 2019. The Ecocity World Summit is the longest-standing international conference that addresses building cities in balance with nature. This is the 13th biennial event which will be held in Vancouver, Canada. This package will provide you with information and resources to support you in your Ambassadorship. You will receive periodic emails letting you know when updates are made to the materials. If there is anything that we could do to help you in your role, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate it.

Objectives: To increase interest in and awareness of the Ecocity World Summit 2019 To increase engagement of summit participants prior to the conference To increase the number of summit attendees To promote sustainability and the values of an ecologically health city

Ambassador’s Role: Promote the Ecocity World Summit 2019 Communicate with their peers through social media, email, newsletters, word-of-mouth, etc. Use their own blogs and/or write guest blogs or on the Ecocity World Summit website Identify opportunities/suggestions about additional ways to promote the conference Support promotion and participation of any pre-summit social media events Track your activities here

Incentives: Recognition at the Welcome Reception (all ambassadors) Invitation to an exclusive networking event Recognition on the Ecocity World Summit 2019 program and website (meet the ambassadors page) Tiered prizes based on activity: (the top 5 active ambassadors on the leaderboard will have a chance to win via random draw) 1st prize: Free registration & Summit Dinner 2nd prize: Free registration 3rd prize: Free ticket to the Summit Dinner

Criteria/ Expectations: 1-2 social media posts each week (Facebook, Twitter and/ or LinkedIn). Summit Manager will provide content 2-4 social media posts per week in October 2019. Summit Manager will provide content 1 pre-event blog post on Ecocity World Summit 2019 Blog suggestions: Program highlights Speaker interviews Why Ecocity 2019 is a must attend event Why are you looking forward to Ecocity 2019 Commitment to sending e-Blasts to their contacts/networks

Key Messages: Conference Theme: Socially Just and Ecologically Sustainable Cities Ecocity 2019 addresses the way humanity builds its home — its cities, towns and villages. The aim is to unite people through a new way of living on the planet that provides the best possible cities while enhancing, not destroying, the biosphere. October 7 – 11, 2019 Vancouver, British Columbia Hosted by BCIT, Ecocity Builders, City of Vancouver and Tourism Vancouver Ecocity 2019 is the must attend summit to network, learn, collaborate and innovate Explore the most challenging and exciting issues in sustainability around the world and encourage international collaboration and solutions Participate in workshops and academic sessions Focus on International Ecocity Standards (IES). The IES has 18 standards pertaining to sustainable urban living grouped under: Urban design Bio-geophysical conditions Socio-cultural features Ecological imperatives Learn more about the Summit at www.ecocity2019.com

Key Audiences: These are the groups we are targeting to attend the conference. Please keep this in consideration when promoting the conference with your networks, at events and on social media. Public Sector Urban Sustainability Professionals Cities and Municipalities Real Estate / Developers NGOs (David Suzuki Foundation, Evergreen, Stanley Park Eco Society, Environmental Youth Alliance, Society of Promoting Environmental Conservation) National and Regional Governments Academics (Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture) Students (Masters, Ph.D., Bachelor) Industry (Urban Forestry, Urban Agriculture, Air Quality, Climate Science, Water Quality, Construction, Health, Risk Management Assessment) Architecture and Urban Planning

Ambassador Badge Feel free to share the attached image through social media or post it to your blog, website or email signature. Hyperlink your badge to www.ecocity2019.com

Useful URLs & Handles: Ambassadors Resource package webpage This page has downloadable images, banners, email templates, power point templates, etc. http://ecocity2019.com/ambassador-program/ Registration http://ecocity2019.com/regandhousing/registration/ Visa Information http://ecocity2019.com/travel/immigration/ Program at a Glance http://ecocity2019.com/program/program-at-a-glance/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecocity-2019/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ecocity2019/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ecocity2019/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ecocity2019 @ecocity2019 #Ecocity2019

Contact Us: Jennifer Nguyen Summit Manager Ecocity World Summit 2019 ews2019@icsevents.com 604-681-2153