Plenary
Setup
Top architects talk sustainable design, and an entrepreneur turns buildings into Teslas. Eric Schmidt says tech is our greatest hope. The National Parks Foundation makes an announcement. A Miami high schooler shares a big idea, Chief Sustainability Officers track trends in corporate policies, and the head of the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund discusses philanthropy’s role in the climate fight.
Speakers
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Shohei ShigematsuPartner at OMA
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Craig RobinsCEO of Dacra
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Eric SchmidtChairman, Steel Perlot
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Al RokerWeather Anchor, NBC's Today
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Bjarke IngelsArchitect
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Will ShafrothCEO of the National Park Foundation
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Tracey RitchieVice President, Education & Engagement, National Park Foundation
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Kelly Jin
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Amy HarderEnergy and climate reporter for Axios
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Kate BrandtChief sustainability officer at Google
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Kristen SiemenChief sustainability officer of GM
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Vanessa HaucAnchor, Noticias Telemundo, NBCU Telemundo Enterprises
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Andrew SteerCEO of Bezos Earth Fund
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Gianna HuttonSenior, Miami Palmetto Senior High School and Former ASPEN Challenge P...
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Donnel BairdFounder of BlocPower
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