SSO MC: Jeremy Pledger — MBA ‘25, University of Oregon

Dr. Jonathan Reichental — CEO | Human Future

In this talk, Dr. Reichental will begin by discussing the central role cities are playing in all aspects of 21st century life. He will then explore how novel urban innovation is increasingly at the center of advancing the sustainability movement. The talk will conclude with some real-world examples and suggestions for how attendees can get more involved.

Moderator: John Davis — Professor of Practice, Director | Center for Sustainable Business Practices, University of Oregon

Kate Gordon — Former Senior Advisor to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm | U.S. Department of Energy

Moderator: Mayor Lucy Vinis — Mayor | The City of Eugene, Oregon

Tim Miller — Director | Oregon Business for Climate

Ben Ulrich — Lead Energy Resource Analyst | EWEB

Eli Spevak — Co-Founder | Electrify PDX

Global Stewardship

Student-led Workshop

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Moderator: Michael (“MC”) Crooke — Former CEO | Patagonia

Nicole Bassett — Co-Founder | The Renewal Workshop

Phoebe Yu — Founder and CEO | ettitude

Linda Tang — Founder | Contingenci®, by Good Human LLC

The Optics of Sustainability

Student-led workshop

Jordan Guess — Director, Customer Success | Persefoni

Moderator: John Davis — Professor of Practice, Director | Center for Sustainable Business Practices, University of Oregon

Noel Kinder — Former Chief Sustainability Officer | Nike

Event Lead: Creighton Shaffer — MBA ‘25, University of Oregon

SSO MC: Jeremy Pledger — MBA ‘25, University of Oregon

Moderator: Josh Skov — Assistant VP in Sustainability, Energy, and Climate Change | WSP USA

McKenna King — Sr Sustainability Manager | Allstate

Ashley Bonn — Sustainability Specialist | Mountain Rose Herbs

Peter Rushford — CEO / Founder | Shār

Stephen Hagen — Owner and Farmer | Antiquum Farm

My Personal Impact

Student-led workshop

Michael Charles — Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering | Cornell University

The term "sustainability" has increased in use across marketing, research, and communications, resulting in infinite interpretations and diluted accountability. We struggle to make decisions and analyze progress, all while ignoring some of the world's oldest and simplest lessons - lessons gifted to us by our lands and waters. In this talk, Dr. Charles will reflect on the lessons he carries from the natural world and Indigenous knowledge systems to guide a necessary rebranding of sustainability.

Bruce Blonigen — Edward Maletis Dean, Lundquist College of Business