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2024 SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
The University of South Florida Patel College of Global Sustainability, the U.S. Green Building Council, and The Sustany Foundation are combining forces to put on an exciting conference entitled “A Collective Vision for a Sustainable Future” on October 23-24, 2024. This sustainability-oriented conference will focus on food systems, material ecology, circular economy, green buildings, and sustainable business practices in the Tampa Bay area.
“A Collective Vision for a Sustainable Future” is the premier gathering of thought leaders and practitioners from industry, academia, government, and non-government organizations to join the community of visionaries working at the forefront of innovation to move beyond individual action and catalyze and accelerate change towards achieving long-term global sustainability. Tampa Bay area businesses will be celebrated, innovative ideas will be exchanged across international panels and presentations, and a path to a more sustainable future will be forged.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event and make a lasting impact. Join us in forging a path towards a sustainable tomorrow.
Highlights Include:
- Food Systems, Material Ecology and the Circular Economy joint symposium with the University of East London
- Sustainable Business Awards pitches
- USGBC Green Finance Forum: Return on Investment of Green Buildings
- Business Strategy, Government Policy, Sustainability and the Net-Zero Challenge panel discussions
- 2024 Sustainable Business Awards & Dinner
Speakers
- Kristy Walson, Practice Lead, Branch Pattern
- Taylor Ralph, President, REAL Building Consultants
- Alexandra Bull, Sustainability Consultant, JLL
- Al LaPera, Senior Practice Builder & Energy Services Manager, Kimley-Horn (CxA)
- Abby Massey, Vice President of Energy Incentives, TaxTaker
- Devesh Nirmul, PACE Consultant
- Whit Rhemer, Sustainability and Resilience Manager, City of Tampa
- Kris Stryker, VP Clean Energy and Emerging Technology, TECO Energy
- Amy Pastor, VP Sustainability, EXP
- Neil Beckingham, Senior Sustainability Professional, Mosaic
- Morgan Brawner/Anne Shirley Lewis, Chief Revenue Officer, ESA Solar
- Bill Breckinridge, VP, Facilities & Environmental Sustainability, Raymond James
- Adam Rutstein, VP Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability, TD Synnex
- Michal Wierzchowski, VP Operations and Digital Transformation, Jabil
- Elizabeth Villedrouin, Sustainable Investing Consultant, Raymond James
- Lindsay Hempfling, Director ESG, Bealls Inc.
- Susan Glickman, VP Policy and Partnerships, The CLEO Institute
- Keyna Cory, Executive Director, Florida Recycling Partnership
- Hank Hodde, Resilience Leader, Jacobs
- Courtney Wright, Senior Planner, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Partnership
- Eric Kaplan, Sustainability and Resilience Program Director, Tampa International Airport
* speaker lineup subject to change
Sustainable Business Awards
Now in its 16th year, the Sustainable Business Awards recognizes businesses and organizations in the Tampa Bay Area that are committed to making a positive impact on the planet. This year, The Sustany Foundation has partnered with the USF Patel College of Global Sustainability to identify the top sustainability leaders in our region. We look forward to receiving feedback from our local community about the businesses making the greatest strides in sustainability!