Rafael Reyes on Thursday, 03 May 2012 18:10
Sustainable Silicon Valley's WEST Summit 5/24
Please join 300 leaders from all sectors at Sustainable Silicon Valley's WEST Summit at Santa Clara University on May 24.
Theme: Climate Volatility, Global Supply Chain and Regional Resilience
Is your company prepared for catastrophic impacts of a changing climate? Can strategies for adaptation reduce GHG impacts and increase profitability? What are the impacts on global commerce? How is the drive for sustainability catalyzing innovation? What is the role of leadership for regional resilience and global sustainability?
Find out what leaders in business, science, insurance and government are doing to understand the climate outlook, and to address risks to global supply chains and solutions for adaptation and regional resilience. The 2012 WEST Summit will look across sectors to examine the problems, solutions, inspiration, innovation and action necessary to catalyze change to address climate volatility while maintaining business vitality. Explore entrepreneurial ways to grow jobs and regional prosperity while repairing planetary systems.
Speakers include: California Insurance Commissioner Hon. Dave Jones, General Counsel of Japan, Hon. Hiroshi Inomata, speakers from HP, UPS, Cisco, Mitsubishi, IBM, Zurich Financial Services, NASA, SAP, SCU, The Climate Registry, Green Waste, the FiberShed and more. Morning keynote: Randy Hayes, founder Foundation Earth, Luncheon keynote: Pavithra Mehta, filmmaker and author, Infinite Vision. Exhibits include Mitsubish i-car, art, and closing reception with fine wine and cuisine.
To register: http://westsummit2012.eventbrite.com/
For more information on agenda, speakers, etc:
http://www.sustainablesv.org/content/west-summit
Your presence will make this event more meaningful. Together we can build a better future for our children and their children.