Noted 'green' specialist to lead IFDA conference in May

Staff -- Home Accents Today, 4/1/2007

The 2007 International Furnishings & Design Association Conference and Industry Forum will focus on the issue of sustainability.

The theme for the event is "Today's Vision, Tomorrow's Reality" and it will be held May 3–5 at the Westin Buckhead Hotel, Atlanta.

The honorary chairman of the event will be Josh Dorfman, CEO and founder of Vivavi, a multi-faceted enterprise that develops forward-thinking ventures designed to enable modern green living. Through its retail arm, Vivavi offers contemporary eco-friendly furniture, home furnishings and decor, created by using innovative sustainable materials. Vivavi's mission is to merge savvy style with eco-awareness to facilitate the shift toward sustainable living, a commitment reflected in their furniture showroom and headquarters powered by 100% clean wind energy.

Vivavi's media arm centers on "The Lazy Environmentalist," a talk radio show produced and hosted by Dorfman and broadcast on Sirius Satellite and Lime Radio.

It features stylish and innovative green trends, eco-friendly products and services along with tips, trends and consumer options that make green living attractive and convenient.

"We are delighted that Josh Dorfman has agreed to be the Honorary Chairman of the cutting edge 2007 IFDA Conference which will provide members and industry guests with the most current and cogent information on this important topic," said Shirley Ebert, conference chairman. "Sustainability will impact the entire design and furnishings arena in the years and decades ahead."

For more information on the conference and registration, visit ifda.com.