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Eco-Innovation Agenda at a Glance
Monday, October 19th
ECONOMIC ECO-INNOVATION
| 9:00: | The Green Economy: An Investor's Perspective Anup Jacob, Founding Partner, VIRGIN GREEN FUND |
| 9:45: | Subway Eat Fresh, Live Green, Save Money: Innovation for Sustainable Business Returns Tina Fitzgerald, Acting Director of Sustainability, IPC SUBWAY |
| 10:30: | Morning Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 11:00: | How Lean Six Sigma Can Be Leveraged to Achieve Green Objectives Anil Nair, MBB & Director, Continuous Improvement, UNITED AIRLINES |
| 11:45: | The U.S. Department of Commerce's Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative and Public-Private Dialogue Matthew C. Howard, Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative Lead, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE |
| 12:30: | Luncheon for Eco-Economic Innovation Attendees |
| 1:30: | Wynnovation: Why Sustainability and Profitability Go Hand in Hand Faith Taylor, Vice President, Sustainability and Innovation, WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE |
| 2:15: | Fat Bottoms and YOUR Bottom Line: The Impact of Healthcare Spending on American Health, Corporate Profitability, and Global Competitiveness Robyn O’Brien, Author, THE UNHEALTHY TRUTH: HOW OUR FOOD IS MAKING US SICK AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT |
| 3:00: | Afternoon Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 3:30: | Eco-Innovation in a Recession: Why Sustainable Business Strategy is Essential to Future Success Tim Carey, Director, Sustainability and Technology, PEPSICO AMERICAS BEVERAGES |
| 4:15: | Opening Night Keynote ECO-PRENEURS Panel The PURISTS… In Action! |
| 5:00: | End of Day |
| 8:45: | MEGATRENDS 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism Patricia Aburdene, Author, MEGATRENDS 2010: THE RISE OF CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM |
| 9:30: | How Sustainability Drives Eco-Friendly, Market-Leading Brand Innovations in Tough Consumer Markets Greg Tipsord, Senior Vice President, US Laundry Care, Sustainability Council, DIAL (A HENKEL COMPANY) |
| 10:10: | Morning Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:30: | Critical Innovation and Consumer/Corporate Confidence in the Road Ahead Alec Bernstein, Director of Strategy, Research, and Strategic Partnering, BMW GROUP DESIGNWORKS USA |
| 11:00: | eBay's Green Team: Incentivizing a Passionate Group of Users to Embrace Sustainable and Ecological Choices Amy Skoclas-Cole, Director, Global Citizenship, Green Team, EBAY |
| 11:30: | Today's Innovation, Tomorrow's TableStakes: The Social Impact of Sustainability Lewis Perkins, Director, Sustainable Strategies, THE MOHAWK GROUP |
| 12:00: | Luncheon for Eco-Innovation Attendees |
| 1:00: | Consumers are Shopping with Their Values: Why Green Innovations Must Become Part of Your Business Model Janet Gallent, Vice President, Consumer Insights & Innovation Research, NBC UNIVERSAL TELEVISION NETWORKS |
| 1:40: | My Body My Planet: How Humana’s Innovation Center is Engaging Consumers to Better Health Tony Tomazic, Consumer Innovation Director, Humana Innovation Center, HUMANA |
| 2:20: | Helping Consumers Make Smarter Decisions with Single Impact Certifications: What Promises Do They Really Make? Tim Cole, Director of Environmental Initiatives and Product Development, FORBO |
| 3:00: | Afternoon Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 3:30: | The Extreme Future: The Top Innovation Trends That Will Shape the 21st Century James Canton, Author, THE EXTREME FUTURE, Founder, INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL FUTURES |
| 4:15: | World Café Dialogue: A Framework for Eco-Innovations that Matter Café host: Mary Kipp, Executive Coach, Founder, KIPP AND ASSOCIATES |
| 5:45: | End of Day |
Wednesday, October 21st
ENVIRONMENTAL ECO-INNOVATION
| 9:00: | Introducing the World’s First-Ever Carbon-Free, Post-Consumer Recycled Content Phone Bill Olson, Director, Office of Sustainability and Stewardship, Mobile Devices Business, (ECOMOTO Corporate Initiative), MOTOROLA, INC. |
| 9:45: | Getting Outside the Corporate Box with ENERGY STAR: Why Managing Your Carbon & Energy Value Chain is More Than Just Strategic Walt Tunnessen, National Program Director, ENERGY STAR, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY |
| 10:30: | Morning Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 11:00: | The Power of One: How to Embrace and Communicate the Environmental Ethic Paul Murray, Director, Environmental Health and Sustainability, HERMAN MILLER |
| 11:40: | Transforming Good Into Great – Extending the Use of Sustainable Materials William Schulz, Global Science & Technology, Eco-Innovation Community of Practice, DOW CORNING CORPORATION |
| 12:20: | Luncheon for Eco-Innovation Attendees |
| 1:40: | The Spirit to Preserve: How Marriott Is Making Your Hotel Stay Greener While Preserving the Amazon Rainforest Mari L. Snyder, Vice President, Social Responsibility & Community Engagement, MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL |
| 2:20: | Communicating Eco-Innovation to Consumers: Saving Money and Reducing Environmental Impact Shelley Zimmer, HP Ink and Web Solutions, Environmental Initiatives, HEWLETT-PACKARD |
| 3:00: | Why Blue is the New Green: Innovations in Water Treatment/Delivery and Exploring the Energy-Water Nexus Peter McChesney, Director, Innovation & Environmental Stewardship, AMERICAN WATER |
| 3:40: | Close of Eco-Innovation 2009 |