A networking experience for sustainability leaders
Green Wave is a unique blend of brief presentations and small group interaction, giving everyone a chance to speak and get to know other people.
All leaders need to be prepared to address the questions below in small groups.
JULY 21-23, 2021
Working Across Boundaries
How are leaders protecting the planet by brokering solutions, connecting partners and breaking down silos?
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
Session 1: 8:00 - 10:30 AM PST
A Community of Influential Leaders
Welcome
Brad Peirce, Founder, Sustainability Mindshift
Libba Pinchot, Co-Founder, Pinchot & Co
Glenn Hallam, Co-Founder, Green Dock Ventures
Small Group Dialogue
Where did you grow up? What are your earliest memories of being outdoors?
Small Group Dialogue
What coalitions or industry-wide organizations are you part of? What role can they play in driving change for the environment?
Small Group Dialogue
How are you using story telling or visual images to communicate a vision or expand your influence?
10:30 AM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021
Session 2: 8:00 - 10:30 AM PST
Leading Through Business Associations
Aligning trade associations with climate policy
Elizabeth Doty
Director, Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce
Small Group Dialogue
What business networks do you work with, and what role could they play in protecting the planet?
Small Group Dialogue
How can we drive international trade that gains traction … while maintaining “green integrity?” How would you like to be involved?
Vision for a Global Green Chamber
Michelle Thatcher, CEO, U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Hallam, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Green Dock Ventures / Green Wave
Group Dialogue
How could global organizations drive change at scale, helping companies scale their work for the planet?
10:30 AM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue
REPEAT EVENT FOR ASIA/OCEANA
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021
Session 2: 7:00 - 9:30 PM PST
Leading Through Business Associations
8 Pillars of A Global Green Chamber Movement
Khoo Hock Aun
Co-founder
ASEAN Green Chamber of Commerce
Small Group Dialogue
How are you greening your business association? What’s your next step?
Small Group Dialogue
How are you advocating for policy change … or supporting green innovation?
Vision for a Global Green Chamber
Michelle Thatcher, CEO, U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Hallam, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Green Dock Ventures / Green Wave
Group Dialogue
How could global organizations drive change at scale, helping companies scale their work for the planet?
7:30 PM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021
Session 3: 8:00 - 10:30 AM PST
Pre-competitive Collaboration
Moderator:
Norman Christopher
Founder
Small Group Dialogue
How are you (or can you) bring competitors together? What solutions could be adopted that would make a meaningful difference for the planet?
Mobilizing Communities
Reaching a City
George Heartwell
Mayor, 2004-2016
City of Grand Rapids
Reaching the Next Generation of Business Leaders
Dan Xie
Political Director
Student PIRGs
Small Group Dialogue
What community are you trying to reach? How are you approaching it, and how much traction are you gaining?
Conclusion: Next steps
Which leaders at this event are most likely to help you scale or accelerate your work?
Of the many levers you can push, which ones are likely to have the greatest impact?
10:30 AM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue