Future Forward: Environmental
Innovation for Justice and Inclusion
THE AGENDA
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Light networking & check-in
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Welcome + Introduction
Opening Remarks & Interactive Session
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
This panel will focus on the current federal policy shifts and their impact on environmental equity and justice. Panelists will highlight key challenges and obstacles and set the stage for the solutions discussed later in the day.
“Shaping the Future: Navigating Recent Federal Environmental Policy Shifts”
Panel Discussion
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
Morning Break
Refreshments & Networking
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Explore how AI-powered tools are simplifying the grant-writing process and helping organizations unlock funding for environmental and equity-focused initiatives. Attendees will learn how AI tools can transform grant applications and help secure funding for projects aimed at making an impact in communities.
“Harnessing AI for Funding: Driving Environmental Impact”
Workshop
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
Quick Break to Recharge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
This keynote will highlight the urgency of addressing environmental challenges through actionable solutions that prioritize justice and inclusion. By empowering communities disproportionately impacted by environmental inequities, we can build innovative coalitions, dismantle barriers to inclusion, and drive systemic change. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building inclusive coalitions, overcoming barriers to environmental justice, and implementing equity-driven solutions.
“Equity in Action: Transforming Environmental Challenges into Opportunities”
Keynote and Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Networking Opportunity
Engage with Conference Participants
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
The online hiring process can be a barrier, especially for candidates seeking green jobs in environmental and equity-focused fields. This workshop will focus on overcoming biases in online applications. Attendees will learn how to optimize resumes, tailor keywords, and craft standout applications to increase their chances of landing green careers that contribute to sustainability
“Unlocking Green Careers: Overcoming Online Hiring Bias”
Workshop
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Afternoon Break
Quick Refresh
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
This panel will explore how marginalized communities, including low-income, rural, and urban populations, are leading the way in addressing disproportionate environmental impacts, highlighting innovative, community-driven solutions that promote equity and transformative change.
“Powering Change in Marginalized Communities”
Panel Discussion
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Facilitated Wrap Up
Quick Refresh Before
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Networking Event