MORPC - Summit On Sustainability

PROGRAM SUMMARY (more detailed information is available at www.morpc.org/summit)

MORNING KEYNOTE - 9:00 - 10:25

Sustainability: Purpose+Planning+Partnership
Spencer Reeder will kick off the Summit by discussing Vulcan's support for the Smart Columbus vision related to climate, energy and smart data.  A panel discussion will follow with representatives from The Wendy's Company, Scott's Miracle-Gro, and BrewDog USA to share the sustainability practices of their respective businesses.  Moderated by Kate Bartter, The Ohio State University.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 10:45 - 12:15

• Looking Ahead, What Are the Important Sustainability Policy Issues?
• Turning Waste into Wealth; Growing our Circular Economy.
• Driving Down SOV Use: Creative Strategies to Move the Needle on Regional Air Pollution.
• In Collaboration We Trust: Insights From The Field.
• From Farm to Institution. 

LUNCHEON: Green Region Awards & Keynotes - 12:30 - 1:50

Sustainability: Local+Food
The Green Region Awards Ceremony will be followed by local entrepreneurs and food experts discussing the various aspects of teh regional food supply chain using a Pecha Kucha style format. 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 2:00 - 3:30 

• How To Be An Effective Advocate.
• A Feast of Food Plans.
• Income Stream: Water as a Community Asset.
• Local Efforts Making A Global Impact: The State of Climate Change and How Central Ohio is Driving Sustainability.
• Leave the Car. Take the Trails.