Sustainability Summit

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM ET
Microsoft NYC

In Person (limited capacity) and Live-Stream

As part of Climate Week NYC, Global Goals Week, and the 79th UNGA, the Sustainability Summit will bring together traditional and Web3 companies to highlight the crucial role of digital innovation in achieving climate-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Conversations will explore SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), as thought leaders in the sustainability space will map out innovative strategies, best practices, and collaborative efforts that leverage both traditional and blockchain technologies to address climate challenges. By fostering dialogue between diverse industries, we aim to create actionable pathways for a more sustainable future.

Our Stewards & Sponsors

This event is made possible by our Stewards and Sponsors:

To participate, please email mariana@loalabs.io

Program

September 24, 2024
11:00AM - 5:00PM ET

@ MICROSOFT • NYC

  • Only approved attendees will be granted access to the event due to limited capacity. This registration list will be provided to the venue’s check-in staff. Please check in at the front with a government-issued ID.

    A networking lunch will take place for up to 50 attendees. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early arrival is encouraged.

  • Sandra Ro - CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council

    David Fortson - Chief Growth Officer, Regen Network

  • Massamba Thioye - Project Executive, UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub

  • Emma Hietaniemi - Programme Analyst, Innovation Partnerships, UNFPA

    Michelle O'Connor - VP Global Brand & Market Expansion, Taxbit

    Nilmini Rubin - Chief Policy Officer, Hedera

    Moderator: Sandra Ro (GBBC)

  • Wes Geisenberger - VP Sustainability & ESG, HBAR Foundation

  • Marcus Levine - Contributor, KlimaDAO

    Andrew Bonneau - Managing Director, Carbonmark

    Austin Wade Smith - Executive Director, Regen Foundation

    Moderator: Diana Barrero Zalles (GBBC)

  • Toby Janson-Smith - Chief Program Development and Innovation Officer, Verra

  • Gregory Landua - CEO & Co-Founder, Regen Network

    Belén Paez - President, Fundacion Pachamama

    Moderator: Dave Fortson (Regen Network)

  • Yorke Rhodes - Co-Founder, Blockchain @Microsoft

  • Karen Hardy - CEO, Nature Wired

    Wes Geisenberger - VP Sustainability & ESG, HBAR Foundation

    Francisca Garay - Chief Operating Officer, ALLCOT IO

    Moderator: Jackson Ross (GBBC)

  • Ilan Melendez - LACChain Regional Lead, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)

    Timothy Rann - Managing Partner, Mercy Corps Ventures

    Tristan Thoma - Executive Director, Impera Strategy

    Moderator: Diana Barrero Zalles (GBBC)

  • Bonnie Lei - Climate Intelligence, RMI

    James Walker - Co founder, Centigrade

    Meghan Edge - Head of Carbon Investments, Ripple

Meet Our Speakers!

  • Emma Hietaniemi

    UNFPA

  • Massamba Thioye

    UNFCCC

  • Nilmini Rubin

    HEDERA

  • Toby Janson-Smith

    VERRA

  • Michelle O'Connor

    TAXBIT

  • Wes Geisenberger

    HBAR FOUNDATION

  • Karen Hardy

    NATURE WIRED

  • Gregory Landua

    REGEN NETWORK

  • Sandra Ro

    GBBC

  • Yorke Rhodes

    MICROSOFT

  • Belen Paez

    FUNDACIÓN PACHAMAMA

  • Ilan Melendez

    LACCHAIN

  • Diana Barrero Zalles

    GBBC

  • Timothy Rann

    MERCY CORPS VENTURES

  • Tristan Thoma

    IMPERA STRATEGY

  • Bonnie Lei

    RMI

  • David Fortson

    LOA LABS

  • Meghan Edge

    Ripple

  • Jackson Ross

    GBBC

  • Marcus Levine

    KLIMADAO

  • Andrew Bonneau

    CARBONMARK

  • Austin Wade Smith

    REGEN FOUNDATION

  • James Walker

    Centigrade

About the Venue

Our event will take place at Microsoft’s state-of-the-art office located in the heart of New York City in Times Square.

This LEED Gold-certified building offers a technologically advanced, energy-efficient environment, ideal for fostering innovation and collaboration. Positioned in one of the most iconic locations in the world, the venue provides unparalleled access to transportation, making it a convenient and inspiring setting for discussions on sustainability and climate action.