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Friday
March 28,
2025

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LOCATION: The Forum: John M. Hunstman Hall (3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia,PA 19104)

THEME: "Tipping Point"
Meeting The Moment With Innovative Climate Action

Given many sustainability advocates view 2025 as an inflection or tipping point for the climate and sustainability crises, SBC has decided to focus on this moment in time. The Planet Day conference brings a hopeful lens for what innovation can do to tackle the crises we face today. It brings in industry leading keynote speakers, many demos & lightning lectures from local and Wharton businesses and a series of 2 panels and 1 fireside chat which are detailed below.

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Sustainable Retail and Circularity

- How does inflation influence customer priorities and the value of a sustainable lifestyle?
- Is the new political landscape a headwind or tailwind to sustainable business practices in retail?

- What are the trade-offs of implementing sustainable business practices?

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Investing in Climate Innovators

- How is climate investing influenced by the current regulatory environment?

- What do generalist investors get right/wrong about climate investing?

- What can capital allocators be doing better to support climate tech innovation?

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Impacts of AI & Advanced Technology on Sustainable Development

- In what ways is AI enabling sustainable development?

- How is AI currently affecting the environment?

- How can we leverage AI to mitigate its own negative impacts?

Schedule

  • Mar 28, 2025, 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 1:05 PM – 1:15 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 1:05 PM – 1:15 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:05 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:05 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    Mar 28, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM
    Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Mar 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Mar 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Mar 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Philadelphia, Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

2025 Keynotes, Panelists, Moderators and Demos

Featured Speakers from 2024

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Sponsors:

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Event Catering Sponsored By:

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Local Composting Sponsor:

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