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"The event was a big success and I really liked the spirit and the mix of the attendees."

Daniel Delank

VP Global Director for ITD-4Growth

T-Systems

"The experience was great. It was awesome to see and know that other companies take sustainability issues seriously, and are as well willing to brainstorm and share ideas on how to solve problems"

Chioma Obiakor

Energy and Water Optimization Engineer

P&G

"We sponsored the events for the third time and it has always been great. The agenda topics reflect changes in the market every year."

Peter Labohm

National Key Account Manager

Kinnarps

How It Works

Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

150

Attendees
Limited to

100

Companies

30

Speakers

80/20

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Networking and knowledge sharing with sustainable and energy experts across diverse industries
Explore sustainable topics and trends to enhance and achieve a sustainable future for your company
Business roundtable discussions with a dynamic networking environment

Agenda

First day of conference

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

9:00 am

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairman

Colin Hurd

Principal
Earth Matters Consulting LLC
USA

10:30 am

Helping to Advance Global Sustainability

Marilyn Johnson

Global Sustainability Expert
Arxada
USA

11:00 am

The Path to Net-Zero Concrete

Granit Gasi

Technical Sales & Marketing
Heidelberg Materials
Canada

11:30 am

Green Transformation - Turning Commitment into Action

Fawn Bergen

Manager of Corporate Sustainability
Intel Corporation
USA

12:00 pm

Round table discussions

Helping to Advance Global Sustainability

Marilyn Johnson (Arxada)

The Path to Net-Zero Concrete

Granit Gasi (Heidelberg Materials)

Green Transformation - Turning Commitment into Action

Fawn Bergen (Intel Corporation)

Round table discussions

Helping to Advance Global Sustainability

Marilyn Johnson (Arxada)

The Path to Net-Zero Concrete

Granit Gasi (Heidelberg Materials)

Green Transformation - Turning Commitment into Action

Fawn Bergen (Intel Corporation)

1:30 pm

Lunch with Networking

3:00 pm

The Opportunity for Sustainability Leaders to Create Value

Laura Tilghman

Director
FSG
USA

3:30 pm

Environmental Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Alex Lauver

Director Materials Innovation & Sustainability
Outdoor Research
USA

4:00 pm

Sustainable Development Using 3D Printing

Sam Ruben

Senior Sustainability Advisor
Mighty Buildings
USA

4:30 pm

Round table discussions

Environmental Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Alex Lauver (Outdoor Research)

The Opportunity for Sustainability Leaders to Create Value

Laura Tilghman (FSG)

Sustainable Development Using 3D Printing

Sam Ruben (Mighty Buildings)

Round table discussions

Environmental Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Alex Lauver (Outdoor Research)

The Opportunity for Sustainability Leaders to Create Value

Laura Tilghman (FSG)

Sustainable Development Using 3D Printing

Sam Ruben (Mighty Buildings)

6:00 pm

Corporate Leadership for Sustainable Goals

Eric Wennerth

Global Director of Sustainability
Kite ‑ A Gilead Company
USA

6:30 pm

What Drives Investment? - Primary Influences on Green Building Retrofits

Justin Dunn

Sustainability Director
SteelWave
USA

7:00 pm

Combating Energy Poverty in Sub-Shara Africa

Melvina Fudia Kamara

Graduate Student of Energy Systems Management
University of San Francisco

7:15 pm

Summary of the First Day of the Conference

7:30 pm

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, Snacks, and Networking

Networking Engage in exciting conversations. Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and exciting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue.

Second day of conference

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

9:00 am

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairman

Colin Hurd

Principal
Earth Matters Consulting LLC
USA

9:15 am

A GHG Reduction Journey for a Medium-size Local Grocer

Athena Petty

Sr Manager Sustainability
New Seasons Market
USA

9:30 am

How to Enable Teams to Achive Sustainable Goals

Angi Rivera

Director of Sustainability
Sellen
USA

9:45 am

We Cannot Have a Renewable Energy Future Without Prioritizing Equity

Humaira Falkenberg

Officer of the Public Power Council ‑ Vice Chair of Northwest River Partners
Northwest Rivers Partners
USA

10:00 am

Round table discussions

A GHG Reduction Journey for a Medium-size Local Grocer

Athena Petty (New Seasons Market)

How to Enable Teams to Achive Sustainable Goals

Angi Rivera (Sellen)

We Cannot Have a Renewable Energy Future Without Prioritizing Equity

Humaira Falkenberg (Northwest Rivers Partners)

Round table discussions

A GHG Reduction Journey for a Medium-size Local Grocer

Athena Petty (New Seasons Market)

How to Enable Teams to Achive Sustainable Goals

Angi Rivera (Sellen)

We Cannot Have a Renewable Energy Future Without Prioritizing Equity

Humaira Falkenberg (Northwest Rivers Partners)

10:45 am

Growing Green - Scaling Deep Green Strategies from Small to Mid-sized

Terry Phelan

Director, Sustainable Practice
Board & Vellum
USA

11:00 am

LCA - Achieving a Sustainable Strategy

Robert Barrentine

Sustainability Manager
Saint‑Gobain
USA

11:15 am

Implementing Sustainable Energy Systems and Standards

Regina Donaldson

Director of Central Utilities and Energy Management
Bayer
USA

11:30 am

Engage with speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Growing Green - Scaling Deep Green Strategies from Small to Mid-sized

Terry Phelan (Board & Vellum)

LCA - Achieving a Sustainable Strategy

Robert Barrentine (Saint‑Gobain)

Implementing Sustainable Energy Systems and Standards

Regina Donaldson (Bayer)

Engage with speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into the topics:

Growing Green - Scaling Deep Green Strategies from Small to Mid-sized

Terry Phelan (Board & Vellum)

LCA - Achieving a Sustainable Strategy

Robert Barrentine (Saint‑Gobain)

Implementing Sustainable Energy Systems and Standards

Regina Donaldson (Bayer)

12:15 pm

Find your ‘Why’ - Move the Needle

Miranda Menard

Sustainability Manager
Nike/CBR
USA

12:30 pm

Blue Economy and Sustainable Development

Bill Davis

Founder & CEO
BeachNecessities
USA

12:45 pm

Role of Energy Efficiency on Facilities

Brent Ward

Facilities and Sustainability Manager
Molecular Testing Lab
USA

1:00 pm

Lunch with Networking

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