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28 INTRODUCTION MONDAY T U E S D A Y WEDNESDAY STARTUP SHOWCASE PLACE BY DESIGN INDEX TUESDAY SESSIONS sxsweco.com 10:45AM - 11:45AM AUSTIN SUITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PANEL Re-thinking the Supply Chain presented by Bloomberg BNA This session will explore the various issues companies must consider throughout a product's life cycle as it relates to the sup- ply chain. Learn how innovative stakeholders are moving ahead of regulators in ridding harmful chemicals from their products and gain insight on various sustainability and green product ratings currently being used in market. Anna Walker, Levi Strauss & Co; Jason Pearson, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council; Lee Ballin, Bloomberg; Mary Ann Grena Manley, Bloomberg BNA 10AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPETITION Startup Showcase: Water The Startup Showcase is a live pitch competition featuring top early stage companies from around the world. In the Water category, watch presentations from eight startups offering solutions to today's water challenges followed by Q&A sessions with a panel of judges. Finalists: Cerahelix, Dropcountr, Effluent Free Desalination, Flo Technologies, OndaVia, Recycled Hydro Solutions, SeaChange Technologies, Water Lens Emcee: Shana Rappaport, Greenbiz. Judges: Heidi Dubois, PepsiCo.; Mark Fischeti, Scientific American; Rose Maizner, Renewable Tech Ventures; Yann Moreau, Veolia Research and Innovation; Michael Webber, The University of Texas at Austin 11:15AM - 11:45AM 8BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIRESIDE CHAT Lose Less, Change More: Impact Investing in Africa There is a big gap between 100% loss and zero percent return. Philanthropist and entre- preneur Paul G. Allen and technology partner SteamaCo built solar microgrids in rural Africa where the power grid doesn't reach. But the electricity isn't free. The customers use their mobile phones to pay for their power because the project hopes to show that catalytic capital can build sustainable businesses that can dramatically improve local economies and standards of living. Harrison Leaf, SteamaCo; Lauren Kickham, Vulcan Inc. 1:00PM - 2:00PM 9ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEYNOTE Food of the Future: The Post-Animal Bioeconomy New Harvest's Isha Datar explains why it is important for us to establish the field and industry of animal products made without animals, and why the next revo- lution in agriculture is cellular agriculture: growing food from the cell up rather than the organism down. In the face of climate change and a growing population, it may be crucial to creating a secure, safe, and sustainable food system. Isha Datar, New Harvest 2:15PM - 2:45PM 10AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Inventing the Future: How Black Swans Can Solve the World's Sustainability Problems Technology has the potential to address global issues across energy, food, agriculture and health care. Incremental approaches won't cut it. The past does not predict the future. Hear how the VC firm with the world's largest sustainability portfolio invests in disruptive, "black swan" technology, people, and business models to invent the future of these sectors. Andrew Chung, Khosla Ventures 8BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO Medellinnovation District: Transforming Technologies, Markets and the City Medellin has undergone a significant trans- formation. Once the world's most dangerous city, it is one of the world's most innovative. Juliana Escobar, of Ruta N, the organization that has helped lead this evolution, will share how this development occurred and what it means for entrepreneurs and enterprises around the world. Juliana Navarro, Ruta N 8A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTCAMP Philanthropy – Process + Possibility for Designers It's said that if "you know one foundation, you know one foundation," meaning that vision, practices and procedures vary wildly from one to the next. While that truth is absolute, this session offers several nuggets of insight into national philanthropy. You'll also learn how to decipher whether your interests are aligned with a foundation's funding strategy and how to approach a potential funder. Helen Davis Johnson, Kresge Foundation 2:15PM - 3:15PM 10C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKSHOP Climate Action: Now Meme'ified! What do President Obama, IKEA and a Shih Tzu named Marnie have in common? The power to help change the conversation on climate. Now is a critical time for the climate. But, environmentalism's "crunchy granola" stigma doesn't exactly appeal to the masses. Through diverse content and influencers, come learn how to leverage pop culture to make climate action mainstream. Hannah Kreiswirth, Purpose; Iris Andrews, Purpose; Sarah Stern, Purpose

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