Join regional business executives, elected officials, and community leaders for an important conversation focused on sustainability for the Research Triangle region. This conference will highlight companies leading their industries in sustainability practices and collaborations to create an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future for Raleigh and the region. Working Agenda (Times and sessions are tentative and subject to change.) 8:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking 9 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks - Kenneth Bilenberg, Vice President & Site Head for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies joins Michael Haley, Executive Director of Wake County Economic Development to provide context into the local conversation on corporate environmental sustainability. 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Series TED style talks on corporate sustainability, outlining their companies’ strategies, how they achieve their goals, and defining trends in sustainability. - Mary Jacques, Executive Director, Global ESG & Regulatory Compliance, Lenovo (United States) Inc. - David Knight, Director of Turf & Compact Utility Engineering, John Deere - Jerry Williams, Chief Environmental Officer, SAS Institute, Inc. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion: Introducing the Raleigh Chamber Business Sustainability Roundtable (BSR) and outlining the vision set by the members, and how the corporate community can help realize the goals. Speakers include: - Duane Holder, Deputy County Manager, Wake County Government - Matt Kuntz, Head of EHS & Sustainability, FUJILFIM Diosynth Biotechnologies - Zane Lichtneger, Senior Sustainability Analyst, SAS Institute, Inc. - Mark Schmidt, Associate Vice Chancellor for Partnerships, North Carolina State University 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Keynote Address - Michael S. Regan, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Closing Remarks No refunds after March 22 If you register after Noon on 3.28, please visit the registration table upon arrival to have a name badge printed. Questions? For content questions, call 919.664.7035 or email Haley Waxman. For registration questions, call 919.664.7011 or email Jen Palmer. For sponsorship information, email sales@raleighchamber.org. Join the conversation on Twitter! @raleighchamber @raleighwake