I2SL and Labs21: What's the Difference

The Labs21 Annual Conference is now the 2013 I2SL Annual Conference. Read on to learn about other transitions and how I²SL will be your guide to the latest resources for creating and maintaining sustainable laboratories and other high-tech facilities.

	Labs21	I²SL
Organizational Structure	A voluntary partnership program cosponsored and funded by EPA and DOE.	A nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) independent organization.
Conference	From 1999 through 2012, provided industry professionals a forum for sharing innovative environmental and energy-efficient laboratory building strategies.	From 2006 through 2012, cosponsored the Labs21 Conference, expanding it to include other high-tech facilities globally. In 2013, I²SL takes over conference.
Partnerships	Supporters, partners, and centers of excellence helped promote and showcase Labs21's sustainable strategies.	I²SL's GLobal Community of members, chapters, and providers are partners in supporting and expanding I²SL's mission.
Technical Resources	The Labs21 Tool Kit of resources helped guide the design, construction, and operation of laboratories.	I²SL maintains the Labs21 Tool Kit and develops additional resources through its I²SL member-based working groups.
Future	I²SL is solely responsible for the conference, trainings, and material development previously coordinated by Labs21, as well as its own initiatives. Your support and participation will ensure that I²SL continues its mission to encourage laboratory and related high-tech facility sustainability while addressing the rapid pace of science, medicine, research, and development in an ever-changing and dynamic world.

Your participation in this year’s event is the first step in helping to support I²SL into the future. Want to do more? Consider joining our Global Community and committing to participate as a sponsor or vendor in the 2014 I²SL Annual Conference. Read on, visit the registration desk, or see an I²SL Board of Directors member for more information on these opportunities.