October 25
Zero Waste Businesses & Institutions
All activities are on the Main Stage – except Concurrent Sessions.
Click session titles to access descriptions.
Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time
Draft Schedule:
| Time | Track A | Track B | Track C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 am | Start TimeModerator: Ruth Abbe | ||
| 8:00 am | Welcome & OpeningSpeakers: Stephanie Barger, Richard Anthony | ||
| 8:15 am | Plenary • Zero Waste Systems ThinkingModerator: Jonathan Levy • Speakers: Lynn Hoffman, Alex Danovitch, Timonie Hood, Joanne Brasch, May Myint | ||
| 9:00 am | Keynote • Strengthening Zero Waste Efforts with EPA Programs and ResourcesSpeaker: Jennie Romer | ||
| 9:30 am | Plenary • Multiplying Your Business’ Zero Waste Achievements through Holistic Strategies and Employee EngagementModerator: Stephanie Barger • Speakers: Cory Tatarzyn, Manuel Gorrin, Rebecca Kulas | ||
| 10:30 am | Break15 minutes | ||
| 10:45 am | Let’s Get Sustainable – Reduction & Reuse StrategiesModerator: Annette Poliwka • Speakers: Judi Henderson, Jocelyn Quarrel, Andre Villasenor | Zero Waste CertificationModerator: Celeste McMickle • Speakers: Jamie Kaminski, Michael Savarie, Delaney Demro | Immersive Zero Waste EnvironmentsModerator: Alina Bekkerman • Speakers: Kendon Jung, Jason Teliszczak, Samantha Romanick |
| 11:45 am | Sponsor Showcase & NetworkingThank you sponsors! | ||
| 12:15 pm | Plenary • Napa Zero Waste Collective – Creating a Zero Waste Economy in the Heart of Wine CountryModerator: Martin Reyes • Speakers: Tori Williams, Megan Hernandez, Tamra Yoder | ||
| 12:45 pm | Taking Your Zero Waste Audits and Circularity Practices to the Next LevelModerator: Teresa Bradley • Speakers: Kaela Martins, Ushma Pandya, Bruce Buchan | Schooled in Zero WasteModerator: Jeremy Drake • Speakers: Lisa Clarke, Nathalie Burgeff, Devin Jackson | Changing Consumer Behavior to Achieve Zero Waste GoalsModerator: Christienne de Tournay Birkhahn • Speakers: Ignas Bolsakovas, Nathalie Owen, Jessica Shrout |
| 1:45 pm | Plenary • Decarbonizing the Waste Industry through DataSpeakers: Sue Beets-Atkinson, Grant Jampolsky, Anna Dengler | ||
| 2:45 pm | Plenary • Leveraging Technology to Expedite a Zero Waste EconomySpeaker: Marty Metro, Jarrod Otta & Pete Gonzales, Riccardo Leonardi | ||
| 3:45 pm | Highlights and Key Takeaways from the DaySpeakers: Stephanie Barger, Jill Donello, Chrise de Tournay | ||
| 4:00 pm | Happy Hour with Sponsors & PartnersThank you sponsors! | ||
