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Tuesday OCTOBER 8 Wake Up Call | 9:30am–10:30am | Level 1, Ballroom A Potential: The Council for 16,000 The "Council for 16,000" initiative is envisioned as a unifying catalyst for the US environmental movement, with a simple yet incredibly ambitious goal: to authentically connect, align and strengthen the depth and breadth of this movement. Learn from the co-founder of the renown Rainforest Alliance how the C16K is going to make this vision a reality. Daniel Katz, The Overbrook Foundation Together We Stand Bryan Walsh of TIME Magazine will examine the strategies and opportunities for collaboration between the non-profit and corporate communities for advancing positive action. Bryan Walsh, Time Magazine; Daniel Katz, The Overbrook Foundation; Terry Kellogg, 1% for the Planet 9:30am–10:30am Startup Showcase: Greentech Spotlighting innovation and entrepreneurship, the Startup Showcase is an investor pitch competition featuring top startups from around the world. The Greentech category features presentations from 12 companies offering solutions in the areas of agriculture, air, energy, green building, recycling, water, materials and more. Attend to discover the next opportunities in cleantech investing. EMCEE: Rachel Barge, yerdle; JUDGES: Elizabeth Fleming, Shell GameChangers; Ryan Kottenstette, Khosla Ventures; Dawn Lippert, Energy Excelerator; Bob Metcalfe, UT Austin; Brook Porter, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers; COMPETITORS: Frank Zammataro, Rentricity; Ben Chostner, Blue River Technology; Mark Wochner, AdBm Technologies; Mike Stacey, SmarterShade; Victor Jimenez, Microbiotecnologia Aplicada 2 Rios; Virginia Klausmeier, Sylvatex Inc. Startup Central | LEVEL 1, Ballroom BC 10:45am–11:45am Can We Keep The Lights On and Stay Green? Presented by Bloomberg BNA Scaling clean and alternative energies. Reducing dependence on coal and fossil fuels. Find out who's delivering real world solutions on the energy challenges of our time. Jim Marston, Environmental Defense Fund; Larry Pearl, Bloomberg BNA; Laura Miller, Summit Power Group Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 9C Climate Wise Women: Global Leadership from the Grassroots Climate Wise Women live with the effects of climate change every day. Climate Wise Women pick up the pieces, improvise solutions, and facing their very survival, carve out unconventional paths to leadership. Meet six extraordinary women from Biloxi, Fiji, the Maldives, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea and Uganda who are the Climate Wise Women. Constance Okollet, Climate Wise Women; Ngozika Onuzo, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency; Thilmeeza Hussain, Voice of Women; Ulamila Kurai Wragg, Pacific Gender Coalition; Vicky Markham, Center for Environment & Population Distinguished Speaker | LEVEL 3, MR 6AB Startup Showcase: Greentech Spotlighting innovation and entrepreneurship, the Startup Showcase is an investor pitch competition featuring top startups from around the world. The Greentech category features presentations from 12 companies offering solutions in the areas of agriculture, air, energy, green building, recycling, water, materials and more. Attend to discover the next opportunities in cleantech investing. EMCEE: Rachel Barge, yerdle; JUDGES: Elizabeth Fleming, Shell GameChangers; Ryan Kottenstette, Khosla Ventures; Dawn Lippert, Energy Excelerator; Bob Metcalfe, UT Austin; Brook Porter, Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers; COMPETITORS: Jordan Vartanian, Zagster; Deane Little, New Sky Energy; Dan Morash, California Safe Soil; Andrew Bissell, Sunamp Limited; Shawn Genung, Secure Waters Inc.; Adam Bernholz, Green Wizard; Aaron Block, 1Energy Systems Startup Central | LEVEL 1, Ballroom BC Stir It Up: Brownies + Social Mission + Solar Energy This panel will explore the sustainable synergies between business operating with for-profit and nonprofit arms. Hear from three organizations that brought together both sides to create the ultimate sustainability trifecta. Learn how these partners are (literally) feeding each other with business and CSR opportunities and gather ideas on how your organization could benefit from something similar. Ariel Hauptman, Greyston Bakery; Asher Price, Austin American-Statesman; Helen Brauner, Green Mountain Energy Company; Joy Stoddard, Whole Foods/Whole Planet Foundation Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 8C Telecom & the Armadillo: A Biomimicry Story In 2012, Sprint began its partnership with the San Diego Zoo's Centre for Bioinspiration as part of its ongoing quest for sustainable packaging design. This panel will share lessons based on the research sessions chronicled by Harvard Business School. Insights are relevant to all consumer packaged goods industries and product manufacturers looking for innovative and sustainable solutions. CEU: AIA Claire Wathen, San Diego Zoo Global; Darren Beck, Sprint; Karim Lakhani, Harvard Business School; Richard Davia, Davia & Co Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 8AB SXSW Eco | October 7-9, 2013 | sxsweco.com 65