191days
2hours
16min
March 22, 23, and 24, 2027 / Atlanta, Georgia
Summit Sessions Summaries were developed by Synthetic Acumen GenAI analysis.
In an engaging and heartfelt conversation, two Southern innovators, Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckeys and Will Harris, Founder of White Oak Pasture Farms discussed the challenges and triumphs of reviving legacy businesses while embedding sustainability at their core. One revitalized a roadside retail brand known for its Americana charm with…
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Dr. Andrew Predmore, Executive Director of the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, delivered a powerful case for treating nature as infrastructure in the face of mounting climate risks. Grounded in South Carolina’s lived experience and IPCC-aligned modeling, this session contrasted business-as-usual sprawl with a future shaped by compact development, conservation,…
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Emily Skaggs of Sustain South Carolina presented a compelling vision for aligning sustainability with economic development, especially in regions experiencing rapid growth and political complexity. Her talk reframed environmental responsibility as a market-driven opportunity, showing how cross-sector partnerships, leadership development and data transparency can drive long-term value. By aligning sustainability…
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Dr. Patricia Yager delivered a compelling analysis of climate vulnerability in the Southeastern United States, positioning the region as both ground zero for climate risk and a proving ground for innovative, community-based resilience strategies. Drawing on data from the Climate Vulnerability Index and case studies across Georgia, she emphasized that…
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As climate action increasingly calls for broad-based, inclusive leadership, a dynamic panel featuring voices from government, academia, community organizing and corporate sustainability explored how to build intergenerational momentum for change. Panelists including leaders from McKinsey & Co, Spelman College, ECGO, Inclusivv and the Georgia Public Service Commission discussed the structural…
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In this forward-looking conversation on food system innovation, leaders from startups, consulting firms and regional economic development organizations explored how data, technology and collaboration can reduce waste and improve sustainability across the supply chain. Panelists Panelists featuring innovators and executives from Reveam, Racoon Eyes, Arrow Growth Consulting, Kultif and the…
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