EuroNetworking 2024

Join us for an exclusive evening of connections and opportunities, where we ignite new ideas for a sustainable future!

Time & Location

Oct 10, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
German American Treffpunkt, 1123 Auraria Pkwy suite 100, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Tickets

Regular fee: $30
Purchase at the door: $40
SACC-CO Members: $20 (use the discount code EuroSACC24)

Get your tickets here!

Why join?

Sustainability transcends regulatory compliance to offer businesses a profound opportunity for innovation, competitive advantage, and growth. As global attention on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues intensifies, companies of every size are discovering the strategic benefits of integrating sustainability into their core operations. This shift is not merely about adhering to the latest regulations set forth by entities like the European Union and the United States; it’s about recognizing sustainability as a catalyst for transformative change.

At this year’s EuroNetworking Event, our panel of experts will first delve into the nuances of ESG regulations in the EU and the US, assessing their impact on business operations both globally and locally. The discussion will then pivot, exploring how businesses can transcend compliance, using sustainability as a strategic lever to redefine market position, drive innovation, and unlock new avenues for growth.

Attendees will leave with an understanding of the regulatory landscape, sustainability as a foundational element of business strategy, and tactics to implement sustainability that can create value for their organization.

Join us to explore the opportunities that sustainability presents, empowering your business to lead with purpose and achieve sustainable success in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The panel discussion will be followed by a networking session featuring delicious international food and drink.

This event is co-organized by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Colorado, the French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain, the German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado, the World Trade Center Denver, and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce Colorado.  

Schedule
4:30 – 5:00 pm    Check-in
5:00 – 6:00 pm    Opening Remarks, Panel Discussions and Q&A
6:00 – 7:30 pm    Mingle and Networking with Complementary International Cuisine and Beverages

Meet our Speakers

Joel Hartter, Parallel Labs, Founder, Principal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-hartter/
Joel Hartter is a sustainable business strategist and an educator with more than two decades of experience. He has worked with dozens of organizations and industry leaders to embed sustainability within their organizations. His focus is to strategically align sustainability programs to generate new growth opportunities, manage and mitigate risk, and create compelling market positions. Joel’s expertise has been valuable for startups, mid-course, mature Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, higher education, and non-profits. Joel takes his practice into the classroom, into the boardrooms, and into corporate offices, where he is committed to educating the next sustainability leaders and helping business turn intentions into actions.
Each year, he teaches over 20,000 students and professionals across the globe. Joel is the founder of Parallel Labs, an agency that exists to accelerate sustainability business. Parallel uniquely blends sustainability with brand strategy, empowering leaders to transform their enterprises. By redefining sustainability programs and narratives, Joel helps organizations align their goals and broaden their focus from cost and risk management to also include compelling opportunities for growth and value creation.

Jean-Philippe Rozé, Manitou Group, Business Development
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-philippe-roz%C3%A9-36631361/
Jean-Philippe Rozé serves as the Business Development Manager for Manitou Group, a manufacturer specialized in handling, lifting and earthmoving equipment for agriculture, construction and industry. Holding an Executive MBA from EMLyon and bringing two decades of engineering expertise, Jean-Philippe’s leadership in integrating AI in agriculture and his strategic product innovations have significantly enhanced business growth and sustainability. He will discuss leveraging sustainability as a strategic advantage at Euronetworking 2024.

Peter Hynes, President of SYNERGY-RE and Open Arms Assisted Living
Peter Hynes started an early form of Synergy back in 2001. Synergy is focused on the commercial/institutional markets and specializes in the repurposing of faith-based and education properties. Synergy is the development partner for Open Arms Assisted Living. Open Arms is the repurposing of a vacant Lutheran elementary school into assisted living. Peter is a licensed architect in Colorado and Wyoming, a member of the American Institute of Architects, certified by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards, a licensed Class-A General Contractor, and licensed assisted living administrator. Peter started his entrepreneurial journey with a company called Industry Drafting, Inc. This company evolved into Urbitecture providing architecture and project management. Since then, Urbitecture has won design awards and completed numerous building projects around the country. Urbitecture focuses on the adaptive reuse of buildings for the healthcare, religious, and commercial market sectors. 

Moderator:
Maria Brinck, Zynergy International, Founder and President
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrinck/
Maria Brinck, became a Leadership Consultant, Coach and Speaker, because she believes we can overcome the challenges facing our organizations and the world today by bringing out the best in each of us. Her passion and focus are on individuals’ and teams’ unique talents and strengths.  She founded Zynergy International, LLC in 2013 to full-fill her passion.Maria cares deeply about the environment. She encourages business leaders to take ownership and establish strong leadership on climate solutions, assuring a thriving resilient business and a prosperous future for all.

For more information, please visit: ZynergyInternational.com or e-mail: Maria@zynergyinternational.com (She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and holds a CPCC Certification from CTI, and an ACC Certification from ICF, the International Coach Federation. Previous to Leadership Consulting, Executive Coaching and Speaking, Maria held sales positions at GE, Eli Lilly & Co, and Novo Nordisk, 20+ years.

Born and raised in Sweden, Maria is educated in Sweden, France and the U.S. She speaks Swedish, French, and English and earned a degree in International Business, graduating from the University of Colorado in 1999.)

Parking

Free parking is available in the parking lot on the west side of the building. As of now, there is not an event scheduled at Ball Arena, so guests should be able to park in this lot. However, if a last-minute event is scheduled, parking will not be available in the lot as the parking spots are rented out on event nights. 

Alternatively, there is on-street metered parking or in nearby garages e.g. Tivoli Parking Garage.
Monday–Thursday until 5 p.m.: $8.00 daily flat rate.
Monday– Thursday after 5 p.m., and all day Friday–Sunday): $25 for those who are not registered Auraria Campus community members.
Tivoli Garage Address: 9th St. and Auraria Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204. Tivoli Garage information can be found on the website: www.ahec.edu/services-departments/parking.

If you like to plan ahead, you can also use a mobile parking app like ParkMobile or SpotHero.

Please use this link for online tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $40.

Make sure to mark your calendar! We look forward to seeing you there!