On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from

On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from their 2008 peak, major producing and consuming economies diverge on developing a more secure and stable energy system.

A central question was: How can producers and consumers develop mutually beneficial approaches to energy security?

Key participants included Ilham Aliyev (President of Azerbaijan), Thierry Desmarest (Chairman, Total), Khalid A. Al Falih (President & CEO, Saudi Aramco), Tony Hayward (Group Chief Executive, BP), Andrew N. Liveris (Chairman & CEO, Dow Chemical Company), and Peter Voser (Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell).

Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships

Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships within the workplace environment.

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, defining the institution's goal of boosting shared prosperity as its strategy to tackle global

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, defining the institution's goal of boosting shared prosperity as its strategy to tackle global inequality.

Speaking at Howard University, Kim announced that for the first time in its history, the World Bank has set a specific goal to reduce global inequality.

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent oversight applies only to downtown and a few inner districts.

A panel will explore how Design Review functions, its effectiveness, and potential expansion city-wide. Experts Michael McCullouch, Guenevere Millius, and John Russell will share insights, with Randy Gragg moderating the discussion.