Closing Plenary
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Following words from a local poet, a museum creator speaks of storytelling as a tool, and a Columbia professor talks about the geopolitical implications of the energy transition. The Aspen Institute’s Arts Program makes an announcement, an ocean-solutionist shares a new vision for conservation, and we close this year’s event with the Mayor of Miami and the former Mayor of Miami Beach reflecting on how far we’ve come—and how far we have to go.
Speakers
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Jake BartonPrincipal, Local Projects -
Bodhi PatilFounder and CEO, InnerLight; Impact Adviser, The ReefLine -
Danielle BaussanVice President for Policy Programs, Aspen Institute -
Karen BakerEthnographic Fiber Artist -
Alexander HecklerManaging Partner, LSN Partners -
Greg GershunyExecutive Director, Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program -
Jason BordoffDirector, Center on Global Energy Policy -
Dan GelberFormer Mayor, Miami Beach -
Cherry PickmanAuthor and Poet -
Dan PorterfieldPresident and CEO of the Aspen Institute -
Francis SuarezMayor of Miami
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