SXSW Eco

Health & Education Environmental factors have a huge influence on the health and safety of our communities. The Health and Education track of programming will critically examine the steps we are taking to ensure the well-being of future generations. It will also explore how we can teach lessons learned and educate the public and future generations about the challenges we face. Energy What are the latest solutions in energy? We will look at a cross-section of examples from natural gas to bio-fuel, to solar power, nuclear, wind and beyond. We will explore which energy plans are the most viable for the future and look at solutions from reductions to renewables; how energy policies protect and empower. Food Systems From the GMO debate to the quality of lunches in public schools, America's economy of food leaves substantial room for improvement. This program theme will look at what we are currently doing to cut down urban food waste, how we plan to make food distribution more efficient, and the global impacts of food systems. We'll identify leaders that are already making a difference and paving the way for change in this space. Smart Cities By 2050, 70% of the world's population will live in cities. Out of date infrastructure and stresses on the shared environment need our immediate attention. The Smart Cities track will look at creative new ways to improve our urban communities and ask how innovation in design can keep our cities safe in the face of climate change. C O N F I R M E D S E S S I O N S H Women First: Improve Society & Protect Environment (National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Population Media Center, Prajna Productions, FHI 360) H Toxins All Around Us: Safe, the New Sustainable (Beautycounter, Environmental Working Group, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Rick Smith, Author) C O N F I R M E D S E S S I O N S H The Grid Edge: A Next Generation Energy System (Greensmith Energy Management, Advanced Energy Economy, Gridco Systems) H Natural Gas: What's (Not) in the Pipeline? (American Gas Association, Colorado State University, Arkansas Public Service Commission) C O N F I R M E D S E S S I O N S H Entomophagy 101: Why We Want You to Eat Bugs (World Entomophagy, University of Georgia Department of Entomology, MIGHTY MEALworm, Little Herds) H Can Mission-Based Companies Change Big Industry? (Whole Foods Market, CEB Iconoculture, Numi Tea, Alter Eco) H Feed Everyone! (Food Forward) C O N F I R M E D S E S S I O N S H Transforming Trash: Good Jobs and Zero Waste (Partnership for Working Families, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, Alliance for a Greater New York, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Mayor's Office, City of Los Angeles) H How Simple EV Charging Future-Proofs Our Cities (Ford Motor Company, Mission CTRL Communications, Pecan Steet Inc, Schneider Electric, Greenlots). SXSW Eco programming themes cater to an audience of delegates and decision- makers from a variety of industries, including Academia, Advertisers, Analysts, Architects, Business Leaders, City Planners, Community Development Leaders, Community Supported Agriculture, Conservationists, Corporate Sustainability Leaders, Designers, Eco startups, Economists, Educators, Farmers, Investors , Lawmakers , Media, Non Profits, Public Policy Makers, Public Private Partnerships, Public Representatives, Researchers, Restoration Ecologists, Software Developers, Urban Planners and Utilities.

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