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with the times and sometimes, as only masters of a craft can, change the times we live in. fresh produce grown hydroponically, without chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. CEU: AIA Jo Confino, The Guardian; Nicolas Keutgen, Schreder Group Distinguished Speaker | LEVEL 3, MR 6AB Ann Marie Gardner, Modern Farmer; Mohamed Hage, Lufa Farms; Wouter Kuiper, Kubo Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 5ABC How Online Petitions Can Influence Public Policy This lesson in people-powered campaigning dramatically showcases the impact of online petitions. We will discuss how a coalition of major environmental organizations turned to online petitions to find the supporters they needed to place pressure on public policy. We'll also look at how this model of online campaigning can be employed to influence future environmental public policy decisions. Ben Kroetz, Greenpeace USA; Heather Shelby, Environmental Defense Fund; Linda Escalante, Natural Resources Defence Council; Lawrence Grodeska, Change.org Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 8C Pandora's Pathway: The Road to a Nuclear Future In the 2013 documentary Pandora's Promise, Director Robert Stone reignited a public debate over the use of nuclear energy. If one assumes nuclear power is vital to substantially reducing global CO2 emissions, how could we get there? Join leading experts to explore the economic, technological and political solutions that are needed for a nuclear future to occur. Leslie Dewan, Transatomic Power; Mark Cooper, Vermont Law School; Peter Haslam, Nuclear Industry Association; Ted Nordhaus, Breakthrough Institute Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 9AB Rooftop Farms to Feed Our Cities Rooftop farms can fundamentally change the way food is produced and consumed in cities. With two commercial-scale sustainable rooftop greenhouse in Montreal, Lufa Farms has proven that the concept works and that there is a market for Startup Showcase: Social Impact Spotlighting innovation and entrepreneurship, the Startup Showcase is an investor pitch competition featuring top startups from around the world. The Social Impact category features both for- and not-for-profit startups that provide scalable solutions to society's challenges. Attend to discover the next opportunities in impact investing. EMCEE: Rachel Barge, Yerdle; JUDGES: Cody Nystrom, SFJ Ventures; Daniel Katz, The Overbrook Foundation; Sarah Kearney, PRIME; Steve Wanta, Whole Planet Foundation; COMPETITORS: Dan Kleinbaum, Beyonic; Liz Forkin Bohannon, Sseko Designs; George Page, Portapure; William McNulty, Team Rubicon; Jasmine Aarons, VOZ Apparel; David Dewane, Librii Startup Central | LEVEL 1, Ballroom BC Water Resources: Understanding Water Challenges and Solutions Presented by Bloomberg BNA Population growth, development and climate change are creating growing challenges for the water supplies on which America's families, businesses, farms, industry and natural heritage rely. This session explores innovations that will preserve our most essential natural resource. Doug Bennett, Southern Nevada Water Authority; Paul Stinson, Bloomberg BNA; Rob Moore, Natural Resources Defense Council; Tamin Pechet, Banyan Water; William Sarni, Deloitte Consulting LLP Panel/Dual/Solo | LEVEL 3, MR 9C 12:00pm–12:15pm Robots, Buildings & You: How Cyborg Technologies Will Win We have entered the world of science fiction, and robots are here to make our lives easier, more efficient and more connected. Renowned architect Victoria Meyers of Hanrahan Meyers delves into the current uses of robotics in architecture and visualizes where the future of cyborg technologies can take us. Victoria Meyers, Hanrahan Meyers Straight to the Point | LEVEL 3, Austin Suite 12:20pm–12:35pm Method + Ecover = Science + Nature Method and Ecover are brands with complementary expressions of sustainability: science and nature. Both brands produce green cleaning products, but they are driven by very different philosophies. Method bases its decisions on what science proves is best and Ecover aims to be 100% plant-based. Learn how the two approaches drive greenskeeping decisions about ingredients, packaging and manufacturing. Saskia Van Gendt, Method Products Straight to the Point | LEVEL 3, Austin Suite 12:40pm–12:55pm Visualizing Environmental Trends The American West is evolving faster than ever due to population growth and climate change. EcoWest.org analyzes, visualizes and shares data on environmental trends in the region through the medium of graphics, maps and dashboards. This talk summarizes our findings and free resources. Mitch Tobin, EcoWest.org Straight to the Point | LEVEL 3, Austin Suite Make Sustainability Irresistible Meet Up LEVEL 1, EH1, Meet Up Pavilion SXSW Eco | October 7-9, 2013 | sxsweco.com 67