2023 | LOS ANGELES
The program for the 2019 Women In Green Forum is currently under development. Please see the program for the 2018 Forum below.
2018 Program
The Future // Reimagined
Year: 2118 // Planet: Earth // Life: Flourishing
Flash forward 100 years into the future - what does life on our planet look like? Have people and robots learned to coexist? Is humanity supported by natural resources like air, water, soil, and fire? Or, have we designed systems to recreate our biosphere?
We're convening the world's brightest minds and most successful change agents actively shaping a future where positive impact is the rule, not the exception. Travel with us to Earth in the 22nd century, where technological advancements paired with sustainability innovations serve as building blocks for a greener and bluer planet.
Wednesday, August 15th
6:30 - 8:30
SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS RECEPTION (INVITE ONLY)
The 2018 Women In Green Forum Speakers and Sponsors reception is an invitation-only event hosted by the UNITED TALENT AGENCY.
René Jones
Global Head of Philanthropy // UNITED TALENT AGENCY
THURSDAY, August 16th
8:00
REGISTRATION OPENS AND HEALTHY BREAKFAST // JUMPSTART+
Check in and start your day with a selection of yogurts, cereals, pastries, and organic and locally-grown fruits. Breakfast brought to you by ALTURA ASSOCIATES.
8:15 - 9:00
YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM // GUIDANCE+ (INVITE ONLY)
Students have the opportunity to connect with seasoned environmental professionals through roundtable discussions.
Raminta Jautokas
Manager, Corporate Sustainability // AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
9:00 - 9:15
OPENING ADDRESS // WELCOME+
9:15 - 10:00
TECH FOR GOOD LAB // TECH+
Tech trailblazers meet environmental gurus to dive deep into the unintended environmental consequences of the tech industry and join forces to solve them.
Beverly Macy
Instructor // UCLA ANDERSON CENTER FOR MEMES
Jasmine Crowe
CEO // GOODR
Mikela Eskenazi
Chief Commercial Officer // BLIPPAR
Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia
Founder and CEO // PLAYWERKS & WHIZGIRLS ACADEMY
10:00 - 10:45
BUY THE CHANGE // LIFESTYLE+
Behavior change starts at home. Our day-to-day lives have moved closer to the Jetsons and yet we still have a long way to go toward a zero-carbon lifestyle.
Jenn Hyman
Brand Manager, Garden Fresh Gourmet // CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Sonika Malhotra
Global Brand Director, Love Beauty and Planet // UNILEVER
Shona Quinn
Sustainability Leader // EILEEN FISHER
10:45 - 11:15
CAFFEINE RE-FUEL // JAVA+
Coffee break powered by NEW RESOURCE BANK.
CLEAN VEHICLE RIDE & DRIVE // MOVE+
Clean Vehicle Ride & Drive featuring the 2019 Honda Insight, brought to you by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ECO MARKETPLACE // SHOP+
Browse the marketplace to see some of the hottest local brands offering conscious goods for your home, your wardrobe, and your body.
LEAD ON CLIMATE // ACTION+
Now more than ever, the climate movement needs strong leaders. Meet up with the LA Chapter of The Climate Reality Project (the non-profit founded by former Vice President Al Gore) and learn more about its network of local changemakers dedicated to educating their communities about the realities of climate change and ways to combat it.
SuzAnn Brantner
Owner // THE FAMILY BUSINESS
Joanclair Richter
President & Founder // MOVIEMIND GREEN
11:15 - 12:00
OUR VOICE. OUR POWER. // NARRATIVE+
Our storytellers shape our history. Meet two filmmakers who are using their unique voices to shed light on some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.
Gemma Bradshaw
Program Director // SIMA
Delila Vallot
Director // CAN YOU DIG THIS
Lisa Mazzotta
Producer // RIVERBLUE
12:00 - 12:30
TRAILBLAZER AWARD LUNCHEON // NOSH+
Luncheon in the Sculpture Garden featuring California’s freshest vegetarian delights.
12:30 - 12:45
WOMEN IN GREEN FORUM YOUTH TRAILBLAZER AWARD PRESENTATION // NEXTGEN+
Presented by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. The Women In Green Forum Youth Trailblazer Award acknowledges one young changemaker for her commitment to engaging the next generation in sustainability and environmental activism.
Raminta Jautokas
Manager, Corporate Sustainability // AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Nalleli Cobo
Community Leader // PEOPLE NOT POZOS
12:45 - 1:00
WOMEN IN GREEN FORUM TRAILBLAZER AWARD AND CARE2 IMPACT AWARD PRESENTATION // LEGACY+
The Women In Green Forum and CARE2 recognize one trailblazer’s outstanding impact on sustainability, environmental health, and women’s leadership.
Alison Perris
Senior Director, Brand Marketing & PR // CARE2
Christiana Figueres
Former Executive Secretary // UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
1:00 - 1:45
OUR CONNECTED WORLD // COMMUNITY+
The world of tomorrow will be shaped by the young innovators of today. Hear environmental pioneers from the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community share their journeys in sustainability and discuss how young changemakers are building a greener and bluer planet.
Glafira Marcon
Innovation Lead for International, Innovation R&D // OPTUM
Robyn Seetal
Principal // NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS
Julia Thayne
Head of Innovation and Technology for Cities // SIEMENS US
Frida Winkelmann
MBA Candidate // UCLA ANDERSON
(Former: Business and Customer Strategy Lead // MOBISOL GROUP)
1:45 - 2:00
FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER // SKILLS+
We’re on the brink of massive technological breakthroughs that will change the future of work as we know it. Those that can anticipate and embrace these changes will not only survive, but thrive. Explore how you can future-proof your career during this interactive workshop.
Sarah Backhouse
Managing Director, Communications 50 and Sustainability 50 // WORLD 50, INC.
2:00 - 2:30
BREATHING EASY // AIR+
Around the world, women are leading community efforts to combat air pollution. Learn how these trailblazers from Southern California and Monterrey, Mexico are fighting for a future where their children can breathe easy.
Hilda Solis
First District Supervisor // LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Governing Board Member // SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Chantall Nickin
Co-Founder // COMITÉ ECOLÓGICO INTERESCOLAR
2:30 - 3:00
SMOOTHIE BREAK // SIP+
Cool off with refreshing fruit smoothies in the Sculpture Garden, sponsored by ATHENS SERVICES.
CLEAN VEHICLE RIDE & DRIVE // MOVE+
Clean Vehicle Ride & Drive featuring the 2019 Honda Insight, brought to you by AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ECO MARKETPLACE // SHOP+
Browse the marketplace to see some of the hottest local brands offering conscious goods for your home, your wardrobe, and your body.
3:00 - 3:30
OUR BIG SKY // GALAXY+
To combat the biggest environmental challenges facing Earth, this trailblazer is looking to space. How can we improve our planet’s health from outside our atmosphere?
Julie Pecson
Director of Engineering Program Management // PLANET LABS
3:30 - 4:15
DRIVING THE CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION // MOBILITY+
Gasoline is so 20th century. Learn how some of the most exciting new and alternative energy sources will be used to fuel the vehicles of tomorrow.
Lisa Wunder
Marine Environmental Manager // PORT OF LOS ANGELES
Katie Sloan
Director, Transportation Electrification, Customer Service // SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Nate Taylor
Market Development Project Manager // SOCALGAS
Stacy Bradford
Sr. Site Development Manager // EVGO
4:15 - 4:45
IS THE FUTURE OF WORK HUMAN // WORK+
Some futurists claim that in the race for efficiency and resource conservation, all signs lead to a robotic workforce. Are über-efficient robots going to dominate the future of work, or can humans find ways to collaborate with our robot friends?
Nurit Katz
Chief Sustainability Officer // UCLA
Jennifer Hirsch
Global Technology Trend Scout // EY
Diana Limon
Training Director // Net Zero Plus Electrical Training Institute (NZP ETI)
4:45 - 5:00
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY PARKER LANE // BEATS+
Presented by EQ. Enjoy the timeless melodies, blissful imagery, and folk pop rhythms of the music group Parker Lane.
Parker Lane
Musicians // PARKER LANE
5:00 - 5:05
A WORD FROM THE FOUNDER // WIGF+
The Women In Green Forum’s founder reflects on the stories, experiences, and lessons shared during the 2018 Forum.
Jaime Nack
Founder // WOMEN IN GREEN FORUM
5:00 - 6:00
GARDEN RECEPTION // CONNECTIONS+
Enjoy light refreshments and good company during our evening reception in the elegant outdoor sculpture garden with soothing sounds of steel drum rhythms by the talented Russ Henry.
*Indicates invited speaker.