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2024 SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

Conference Info

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Patel College of Global Sustainability and The Sustany Foundation are combining forces to put on A Collective Vision for a Sustainable Future, a sustainability conference and celebration of Tampa Bay area businesses dedicated to sustainable practices, on October 23-24, 2024. A Collective Vision for a Sustainable Future is the premier event for thought leaders and practitioners from industry, academia, government, and non-government organizations to join the community of visionaries working at the forefront of innovation to move beyond individual action and catalyze and accelerate change towards sustainability. Tampa Bay area businesses will be celebrated, innovative ideas will be exchanged, and a path to a more sustainable future will be forged. 

Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event and make a lasting impact. Join us in forging a path towards a sustainable tomorrow. 

Schedule at a glance


 Speakers

  • Kris Stryker, VP Clean Energy and Emerging Technology, TECO Energy
  • Amy Pastor, VP Sustainability, EXP
  • Neil Beckingham, Sr. Sustainability Professional, Mosaic
  • Morgan Brawner (Anne Shirley Lewis), Chief Revenue Officer, ESA Solar
  • Courtney Wright, Sr Planner, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
  • Bill Breckinridge, VP, Facilities & Environmental Sustainability, Raymond James
  • Adam Rutstein, VP Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability, TD Synnex
  • Michal Wierzchowski, VP Operations and Digital Transformation, Jabil
  • Hank Hodde, Resilience Leader, Jacobs
  • Abby Massey, Vice President of Energy Incentives, TaxTaker
  • Devesh Nirmul, PACE Consultant
  • Whit Remer, Sustainability and Resilience Manager, City of Tampa
  • Kristy Walson, Practice Lead, BranchPattern
  • Taylor Ralph, President, REAL Building Consultants  
  • Alexandra Bull, Sustainability Consultant, JLL
  • Al LaPera, Senior Practice Builder-Energy Services Manager, Kimley-Horn (CxA)
* speaker lineup may be subject to change

Sustainable Business Awards

Now in its 16th year, the Sustainable Business Awards recognizes businesses and organizations in the Tampa Bay Area that are committed to making a positive impact on the planet. This year, The Sustany Foundation has partnered with the USF Patel College of Global Sustainability to identify the top sustainability leaders in our region. We look forward to receiving feedback from our local community about the businesses making the greatest strides in sustainability!

 


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