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Joel Makower, Greenbiz.com Author of Strategies for the Green Economy
Known as "the guru of green business practices," Joel Makower provided his perspective on corporate sustainability, environmental practices, and clean technology and how it impacts the bottom line.
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Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Designer of animal handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University
Temple Grandin is the world's most accomplished and well-known autistic adult. Temple shared her views on animal welfare and best practices to ensure proper treatment and care.
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Jeff Skiles Co-Pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, "The Miracle on the Hudson"
This perfect landing was not a fluke; it was the result of intense training, preparation, and the lessons learned from other pilots' successes and failures. Skiles believes that life changes all around you, and if you can't adapt and change with it, you can't succeed.
In this special session Jeff Skiles detailed the lessons, training, and scenarios that led to the "Miracle on the Hudson."
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Dave Sherman, partner, Blu Skye International Dairy Foods Association General Session: Consumer Demands for Sustainability
This panel discussion focused on how the industry is responding to consumer and customer demand for more sustainable products using sound science to drive innovation and position their products for long-term growth. Stakeholders from across the supply chain explained why sustainability is a challenge that requires industry-wide collaboration. Each panelist described ways to assess environmental impact, identify opportunities for change and work across the supply chain.
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