2024 Festival Schedule

Conversations on Careers and Professional Life

KEXP

Hosted and produced by Gregory Heller, Senior Associate Director of MBA Career Management at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. On each episode, Gregory speaks with guests about topics related to the job searches, professional development, public speaking, resilience and mindfulness. The special live episode at KEXP will feature Jonathan Azoff, co-founder and general partner of SNOCAP, and dive into climate investing in Seattle, as part of a mini series focusing on climate tech.

Climate Advocacy in the Workplace

KEXP

Join ClimateVoice and several employee advocates who have successfully used their influence to advance climate policy progress within their organizations. This dynamic panel discussion will give you real world examples and practical advice about how employees can speak up to raise the bar on corporate climate action.

Restaurant and Bar Series

Restaurant and Bar Series

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7:00 PM PDT - Local Tide

Meet the Locals, a Dinner at Local Tide with the Puget Sound Restoration Fund

Join us for a 5-course dinner experience by Chef Victor Steinbrueck, with pours from Imperfetta and words (plus more) from the Puget Sound Restoration Fund.

7:00 PM PDT - The Kitchen (Pop Ups)

Curative Cooking with a Sustainable Focus - Chef Christopher Valle

Free Outdoor Experiences

Climate Creatives Stage

12:00 PM PDT – Welcome to the Climate Creatives Stage, Day 1!

Hosted by Generation180’s Comedian-in-Residence, Esteban Gast, the Climate Creatives Stage officially kicks off! Join us on Day 1 of this outdoor performance space and cultural hub of the fest, as artists, musicians, advocates and activists bring their works to life at Bloomberg Green Festival.

• Esteban Gast, Comedian-in-Residence, Generation180

12:05 PM PDT – Musical Performance: Black Stax

Formed in 2009, Black Stax honors Black culture by “stacking” forms of Black music and art. Join the hip-hop duo for a live musical performance that brings together the sounds of soul with activism.

12:40 PM PDT – Seattle Spotlight: The Residency + Youth Showcase

Founded as a partnership between Arts Corps, MoPOP, and recording artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Residency builds a powerful community of young hip-hop artists equipped with the artistic and leadership skills, business acumen, and mentorship necessary to become creative and cultural change makers.

• Jace Ecaj, Director of Community & Artist Engagement, The Residency
• Erica Merritt, Teaching Artist & Mentor, The Residency
• TahJae Shante, Musician; Mentee, The Residency
• Moderator: Esteban Gast, Comedian-in-Residence, Generation180

Learn more about the Residency’s work and see it for yourself in a special showcase following the panel.

• NËSTRÄ, Musician; Mentee, The Residency
• Crissy P, Musician; Mentee, The Residency
• Rosé Prosecco, Musician; Mentee, The Residency

1:30 PM PDT – Green Voices Online

Join an insightful panel of leading voices tackling the climate crisis in the digital space. From podcasts to video essays, global social media campaigns to strategic online partnerships, learn how these influential creators are using their platforms to make climate education and solutions more accessible to their massive followings.

• Wawa Gatheru, Founder & Executive Director, Black Girl Environmentalist
• Shelby Orme, Content Creator, @Shelbizleee
• Mark Vins, Content Creator, @BraveWilderness
• Rollie Williams, Content Creator & Host, Climate Town
• Moderator: Esteban Gast, Comedian-in-Residence, Generation180

2:00 PM PDT – Climate Anxiety: The New Terrain of Mental Health + Live Counseling

Eco-anxiety is a growing problem in the mental health field, and it’s projected to become a leading health issue as climate conditions worsen. Tune in as a panel of climate counselors, experts and mental health teach us how to cope; individually and as a community.

Following this panel, guests are encouraged to participate in live counseling sessions in the Kreielsheimer Promenade.

• Sarah Newman, Founder & Executive Director, Climate Mental Health Network
• Kate Schapira, Climate Activist & Mental Health Advocate; Senior Lecturer, Brown University; Author, Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth
• Jylana Sheats, Clinical Associate Professor, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine; Associate Director, Aspen Institute Science & Society Program
• Moderator: Kira Bindrim, Greener Living Editor, Bloomberg Green

4:30 PM PDT – Musical Performance: King Youngblood

Join an electrifying performance by Seattle-based band, King Youngblood! Experience their powerful sound that blends rock, afropunk and activism for a show that inspires change.

The Business of Renewable Energy

Rainier Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

What's ahead for the solar, wind and battery industries? In this breakout session, analysts from Bloomberg Intelligence and BloombergNEF will explore growth trends and forecasts across the renewables sector, examine US states where clean energy is starting to cut into fossil fuel consumption and discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is affecting US companies.

• Rob Barnett, Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
• Jenny Chase, Lead Solar Analyst, BloombergNEF
• Chris Roe, Director, Worldwide Carbon, Amazon

Demystifying Climate

Cascade Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Are you curious about climate science and solutions but don’t know where to start? Enter the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Climate Portal, which works with the university’s faculty and researchers to distill complex information into easy to understand answers for millions of readers. In this interactive session, series founder Laur Hesse Fisher and managing editor Aaron Krol will answer their favorite frequently-asked reader questions on climate ranging from simple to sticky.

• Laur Hesse Fisher, Program Director, MIT Climate Engagement Program
• Aaron Krol, Climate Communications Coordinator, MIT Climate Engagement Program

Bloomberg Green: What We're Watching

Rainier Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

In this interactive breakout session, Bloomberg Green reporters and editors discuss the critical climate issues they're following and take your questions live.

• John Fraher, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg
• Michelle Ma, Reporter, Bloomberg Green
• Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green
• Moderator: Sharon Chen, Editor, Bloomberg Green

Town Hall: Solving Your Climate Vice

Cascade Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Do you have a guilt-inducing, not-so-eco-friendly habit that feels difficult to break? In this town hall, our panel of experts will take your questions and contextualize scalable solutions for the carbon-emitting behaviors that keep you up at night.

• Kate Kurtz, Organics & Landscape Resource Conservation Program Lead, Seattle Public Utilities
• Mary Purdy, Eco-Dietitian; Managing Director, Nutrient Density Alliance
• Jeremy Sampson, CEO, The Travel Foundation
• Dounia Wone, Chief Impact Officer, Vestiaire Collective
• Moderator: Zahra Hirji, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

Restaurant and Bar Series

Restaurant and Bar Series

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5:00 PM PDT Onwards - Tomo

Nurtured by Nature: A Culinary Journey Through the Skagit Valley with Tomo + WSU Breadlab.

SOLD OUT

5:00 & 8:00 PM PDT - Vinnie's Wine Shop & Cocktail Bar

PNW Natural Wine Tasting and Education

Join us for a Green Friendly Natural Wine Night and learn how they benefit the planet, led by our wine curator Angie Watkins.

5:30 PM PDT - Eight Row

Eight Row x Descendant Cellars

Join us for a multi-course feast in celebration of Central WA farming at Eight Row, featuring chef David Nichols and winemaker Michael Guittard of Descendant Cellars.

Opening Night Program

Green Stage

6:00 PM PDT - Bloomberg Green Festival Open

Join us as we kick off the inaugural Bloomberg Green Festival with inspirational messages that embody culture, unity and the spirit of solutions as we gather in Seattle to embark on a new era of climate action.

6:25 PM PDT - My Climate Story: Emelie Mahdavian

Award-winning filmmaker Emelie Mahdavian takes us inside the making of Planet A, her latest feature film about a women-led science team on the final scientific expedition to Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" before it collapses into the sea.

• Emelie Mahdavian, Director, Producer & Cinematographer, Planet A

6:45 PM PDT - Changemaker Conversation: The Evolution of Activism

Mexican climate justice activist Xiye Bastida shares how she is championing Indigenous worldviews as a solution for the climate crisis through her Otomi roots.

• Xiye Bastida, Co-Founder, Re-Earth Initiative
• Moderator: Kira Bindrim, Greener Living Editor, Bloomberg Green

7:05 PM PDT - Ones to Watch

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Bloomberg Green’s Ones to Watch list identifies the people who are poised to be the leaders of tomorrow in the climate and energy space. From renewable energy and carbon capture to climate science and cutting-edge emissions accounting, we celebrate the diverse, up-and-coming figures who are doing big things to move the world toward net zero.

• Tom Chi, Founding Partner, At One Ventures
• Julie Pullen, Chief Scientist & Partner, Propeller
• Ben Schuler, Founder & CEO, Infinitum
• Moderator: Michelle Ma, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

7:30 PM PDT - Changemaker Conversation: From Acting to Advocacy

From actor to co-founder of Lonely Whale to impact investor, Adrian Grenier uses his platform to advocate for our planet. He discusses what issues he is most passionate about and why, and what we can all do to make an impact.

• Adrian Grenier, Actor, Filmmaker & Environmentalist
• Moderator: Antha Williams, Environment Program Lead, Bloomberg Philanthropies

Ones to Watch Party

KEXP

Eligible only for Green Pass and All Access ticket holders. Pre-registration required, and space is limited.

Join us to celebrate at our exclusive Ones to Watch opening party, with DJs Coco and Breezy and a special performance by The Tia Holt Experience. Food and drink are included, featuring a variety of vegetarian and vegan hors d'oeuvres.

Climate Cooperative Workshop: The CSO Evolution

Rainier Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

The role of the chief sustainability officer is evolving. As sustainability becomes an increasingly important business value, CSOs must become skilled at a variety of disciplines – technology, communications, compliance, finance and more. We’ll gather CSOs for a workshop focused on collaboration and career development.

• Abby Danzig, Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
• Eric Kane, Director of ESG Research, Bloomberg Intelligence
• Amy Springsteel, Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg

Mitigating Climate Risk in Your Operations

Cascade Breakout Room

Proudly Sponsored By Providence. Participation is by invitation only.

As companies and communities work to decrease their emissions and lessen their environmental impact, adapting their physical infrastructure will be one of the largest challenges they face. This breakout will focus on the need to transition existing facilities and operations, taking into account issues like current and future costs and industry-specific requirements. We'll also look at the role data and automation can play in projecting cost savings and giving clarity on where to focus efforts that will make the most impact.

8:00 AM PDT – Opening Remarks

• Lauren Kiel, Global Head of Community Innovation, Bloomberg Media
• Ali Santore, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Providence

8:05 AM PDT – Mitigating Climate Risk in Your Operations

• Donnel Baird, Founder & CEO, BlocPower
• Kara Brooks, Senior Associate Director, Sustainability, American Hospital Association (AHA)
• Jessyn Farrell, Director, Office of Sustainability & Environment, City of Seattle
• Moderator: Lauren Kiel, Global Head of Community Innovation, Bloomberg Media

8:40 AM PDT – Audience Q&A

8:45 AM PDT – Closing Remarks & Networking

Morning Program

Green Stage

9:30 AM PDT – Bloomberg Green Festival Day 2 Open

• Karen Saltser, CEO, Bloomberg Media

9:35 AM PDT - Electrify Your Life

How much climate power do we hold in just a few big decisions? We'll hear how electrification nonprofit Rewiring America is working to help people swap out fossil fuels for electric appliances and vehicles, from the entertainment industry to low-income neighborhoods and beyond.

• Stacey Abrams, Voting Rights Activist & Author
• Ari Matusiak, Founder & CEO, Rewiring America
• Moderator: Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green

10:00 AM PDT - Changemaker Conversation: The Business Value of Climate

From President Obama's cabinet to board rooms in the private and NGO sectors, Sally Jewell's climate work centers on delivering a future that is both economically successful and sustainable. She discusses pragmatic strategies for aligning these interests amid the complexities of today's business landscape.

• Sally Jewell, Former Secretary, US Department of Interior; Former CEO, REI Co-op
• Moderator: Zahra Hirji, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

10:20 AM PDT - Bad River: A Story of Defiance

Producer Allison Abner, narrator Quannah ChasingHorse and director Mary Mazzio take us behind the scenes of Bad River, a new documentary film which chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band's ongoing fight for sovereignty amid a David-and-Goliath battle over a 70-year-old pipeline on the brink of rupture into Lake Superior.

• Allison Abner, Executive Producer & Producer, Bad River
• Quannah ChasingHorse, Land Protector & Fashion Model
• Mary Mazzio, Director, Bad River
• Moderator: Aaron Rutkoff, Executive Editor, Bloomberg Green

10:45 AM PDT - My Climate Story: Willow Defebaugh

Atmos Editor-in-Chief Willow Defebaugh reflects on healing our relationship with the planet through the lens of her own transition alongside immersive photography of ecosystems around the world.

• Willow Defebaugh, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Atmos

10:55 AM PDT - Investing in Climate Tech

Smarter, nimbler cleantech solutions are being created faster than ever before. TPG’s Executive Chairman discusses how we can revolutionize the climate fight through cleantech innovation and investment.

• Jim Coulter, Executive Chairman, TPG, Managing Partner, TPG Rise Climate
• Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals

11:15 AM PDT - Forward, Together: Unique Pathways to Climate Action

Different solutions, same goal: Improve our world. We'll hear how leaders from two very different parts of the impact ecosystem are using their platforms to affect change.

• Sue Bird, WNBA Legend & Co-Founder, TOGETHXR & A Touch More
• Kara Hurst, Chief Sustainability Officer, Amazon
• Moderator: Carol Massar, Anchor, Bloomberg Businessweek TV & Radio

11:35 AM PDT - Providence Sponsor Spotlight: Health Equity in the Era of Climate Change

• Ali Santore, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Providence
• Moderator: Lauren Kiel, Global Head of Community Innovation, Bloomberg Media

11:40 AM PDT - The Role of Cities

Mayors around the world are taking action to create greener communities. In this session, we'll hear from the Mayor of our host city on how he is working to create a climate resilient Seattle.

• Bruce Harrell, Mayor, City of Seattle
• Moderator: Antha Williams, Environment Program Lead, Bloomberg Philanthropies

Afternoon Program

Ideas Stage

12:00 PM PDT – Opening Remarks

• Jess Webber, Global Head, Bloomberg Live Experiences

12:05 PM PDT - The Moonshot Factory Managers

Some of the most radical technology the world needs to combat climate change doesn’t exist yet. Enter the so-called “moonshot factories” – labs that are developing far-out solutions that sound stranger than science-fiction. We’ll hear from private and public sector climate tech leaders who are shooting for the moon and sharing the lessons they’re learning along the way.

• Page Crahan, General Manager, Tapestry
• John Pimentel, CEO, 280 Earth
• Evelyn Wang, Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
• Moderator: Michelle Ma, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

12:25 PM PDT - What Satellites Are Telling Us

Methane emitters beware: You can’t hide from this eye in the sky. The Environmental Defense Fund’s MethaneSAT project is in orbit, spotting methane leaks from the oil and gas industry and ushering in a new era of climate transparency. EDF’s Chief Scientist Steven Hamburg discusses the breakthrough technology behind MethaneSAT and gives a sneak peak into the data it’s collecting.

• Steven Hamburg, Senior Vice President & Chief Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund

12:35 PM PDT - Fueling Airlines’ Decarbonization Journey

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) presents a range of challenges; in particular, it’s pricey, and there’s nowhere near enough of it. Production at scale presents resource challenges, and the demand for SAF far outweighs the current supply. But given that SAF provides the most effective and immediate way for the airline industry to cut its emissions, the SAF market needs to grow quickly in order for airlines to decarbonize.

We’ll discuss the current state of the SAF market and what can be done to increase production of SAF and cut production costs. Given that business travel accounts for a large portion of many companies’ GHG emissions, we’ll also discuss how businesses can partner with airlines and producers to encourage the development and use of SAF.

This session is Proudly Sponsored By Alaska Airlines and is not Bloomberg editorial content.

• Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
• John Plaza, President & CEO, SkyNRG Americas
• Ryan Spies, Managing Director, Sustainability, Alaska Airlines
• Moderator: Lauren Kiel, Global Head of Community Innovation, Bloomberg Media

12:55 PM PDT - Hydrogen Takes Flight

Biofuels aren’t the only flight path to zero emissions. ZeroAvia Founder and CEO Val Miftakhov explores how the combination of hydrogen fuel cell and electric motor technology are powering a new generation of clean aviation.

• Val Miftakhov, Founder & CEO, ZeroAvia

1:05 PM PDT - The Gendered Climate Battle

While the impacts of climate change expose the harsh realities of inequality, these hardships are magnified for women and girls already struggling with equal access to rights, health and opportunities. We'll explore the nuances of gender in the fight against climate change and how systemic social change can provide dual solutions.

• Renata Koch Alvarenga, Founder & Executive Director, EmpoderaClima
• Wawa Gatheru, Founder & Executive Director, Black Girl Environmentalist
• Moderator: Sharon Chen, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green

1:25 PM PDT - Climate Action in the Era of AI

What happens when the global climate crisis converges with the most powerful technological advancements of our time? We’ll explore game-changing AI use cases and discuss the tension between AI’s energy consumption and its potential contributions in the climate change fight.

• Rebecca Hu, Founder, Glacier
• Moderator: Brian Kahn, Climate Tech Editor, Bloomberg Green

1:45 PM PDT - The Great Debate: Is There Actually Money in Renewables?

Clean energy build is booming, with global solar build growing 76% from 2022 to 2023. However, the picture is less rosy for the companies involved, particularly in manufacturing. BloombergNEF's Jenny Chase and Bloomberg Intelligence's Rob Barnett debate the long-term prospects of success for companies in these crowded yet critical industries.

• Rob Barnett, Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
• Jenny Chase, Lead Solar Analyst, BloombergNEF

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Climate Partnerships

Cascade Breakout Room

Proudly Sponsored By Amazon. Participation is by invitation only.

Transformative climate action cannot be accomplished in a silo. Companies must join forces to rapidly scale their decarbonization efforts at the pace needed to meet key climate targets and deliver on their ambitious climate goals. What does the roadmap to a successful climate partnership look like? How can corporate climate leaders discover unexpected collaborators and develop solutions that benefit all parties and the planet alike?

Join us for a celebration of the innovative partnerships driving meaningful results in the journey to net zero. We’ll hear from climate leaders building successful partnerships across sectors and discuss strategies for overcoming common roadblocks and measuring joint progress.

12:30 PM PDT - Opening Remarks

• Meg Szabo, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
• Sally Fouts, Global Leader, The Climate Pledge

12:35 PM PDT – Building Your Partnership Playbook

Climate leaders take your questions and discuss best practices for engaging in net zero partnerships to drive climate performance and business value simultaneously.

• Becky Ferguson, CEO, Salesforce Foundation; Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, Salesforce
• Gina McCarthy, First White House National Climate Advisor; Former US EPA Administrator; Managing Co-Chair, America Is All In Coalition
• Moderator: Meg Szabo, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

1:00 PM PDT – Collaborating for Change: Arenas, Sports & Entertainment

We’ll hear how different organizations are teaming up to accelerate decarbonization, assess performance and apply their learnings to other climate efforts.

• Zoe Berman, Chief Operating Officer, Sound Future
• Chris Granger, President, OVG360
• Chris Roe, Director, Worldwide Carbon, Amazon
• Moderator: Meg Szabo, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

1:20 PM PDT – Closing Remarks & Networking

Facilitated Networking

5th Floor Center

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Dive deeper into the climate issues that interest you most. Bloomberg editors, reporters and analysts will lead small conversation groups based on the following themes:

• Greener Living: Kira Bindrim, Greener Living Editor, Bloomberg Green
• Climate Tech: Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green
• Food & Agriculture: Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits & Agnieszka de Sousa, Global Food Czar, Bloomberg
• Climate Policy: Anna Edgerton, Seattle Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
• Renewable Energy: Aaron Rutkoff, Executive Editor, Bloomberg Green
• ESG Reporting: Eric Kane, Director of ESG Research, Bloomberg Intelligence & Janet Paskin, Senior Editor, ESG & Climate Finance, Bloomberg

Free Outdoor Experiences

Climate Creatives Stage

1:00 PM PDT – Welcome to the Climate Creatives Stage, Day 2!

Day 2 of the Climate Creatives Stage kickoffs with a very special guest - world renowned climate activist and drag queen Pattie Gonia! Join her as she emcees our outdoor stage for the day and dazzles with a few of her own drag performances.

• Pattie Gonia, Drag Queen, Artist & Environmentalist

1:10 PM PDT – Musical Performance: SongCatchers

The SongCatchers are a Native American award-winning fusion musical group blending traditional intertribal singing and drumming with rock, soul, jazz and spoken word. They join our performance space for an exhilarating live performance.

2:00 PM PDT – The Climate Comedy Cohort

The Climate Comedy Cohort is a network of comedians who are changing the way we talk about climate change. This hilarious comedy show will promise to make you laugh and think differently about our planet.

The Climate Comedy Cohort was co-created by Generation180 and the GoodLaugh at American University's Center for Media and Social Impact.

• Kaycee Conlee, Comedian, Climate Comedy Cohort
• Reem Edan, Comedian, Climate Comedy Cohort
• Esteban Gast, Comedian-in-Residence, Generation180
• David Perdue, Comedian, Climate Comedy Cohort

3:05 PM PDT – Drag Performance: Pattie Gonia

• Pattie Gonia, Drag Queen, Artist & Environmentalist

3:20 PM PDT – Dance Performance: Rangeela Bollywood

Enjoy a special performance featuring Rangeela Dance Company (RDC), Seattle's premier Bollywood Fusion dance company.

3:30 PM PDT – Imagining a New World: Storytelling in the Climate Crisis

Join us for a conversation on the power of storytelling in enacting change.

This panel will be followed by a live reading of these creatives’ works.

• Willow Defebaugh, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Atmos
• Oliver Jeffers, Visual Artist, Author & Climate Activist
• Moderator: Pattie Gonia, Drag Queen, Artist & Environmentalist

5:00 PM PDT – Musical Performance: Tank and the Bangas

Hailing from New Orleans with a sound that spans the global Black diaspora, join Grammy-nominated superstars Tank and the Bangas for a closing performance on Day 2 of the Climate Creatives Stage.

Afternoon Program

Green Stage

2:00 PM PDT - My Climate Story: Oliver Jeffers

Oliver Jeffers shares how he is leveraging the power of art to inspire kindness, community and a love for the planet.

• Oliver Jeffers, Visual Artist, Author & Climate Activist

2:10 PM PDT - Feeling the Heat: Sports & Climate Change

From dangerously oppressive heat and air pollution compromising athletes' health to existential threat facing winter sports, the effects of climate change on sport are undeniable. Renowned athletes share their experiences with climate change and how to future-proof their respective sports.

• Erin Latimer, Advisor, Racing to Zero
• Graham Zimmerman, Professional Alpinist; Director, Protect Our Winters Athlete Alliance
• Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals

2:30 PM PDT – Changemaker Conversation: Climate Policy

The country’s longest-serving governor shares his climate priorities for his remaining time in office and discusses the importance of climate action at the state level.

• Jay Inslee, Governor, Washington State
• Moderator: Anna Edgerton, Seattle Bureau Chief, Bloomberg

2:50 PM PDT - The Leadership Gap

An all-encompassing challenge like climate change requires bold leadership from every corner of society – especially in the face of criticism, competing priorities and differing values. From policy to business to grassroots activism, we'll hear from leaders who are stepping up and redefining what it means to advocate for the planet and its citizens.

• Sage Lenier, Climate Activist
• Gina McCarthy, First White House National Climate Advisor; Former US EPA Administrator; Managing Co-Chair, America Is All In Coalition
• Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
• Moderator: John Fraher, Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg

3:10 PM PDT - My Climate Story: Adam Met

Planet Reimagined Founder and AJR bassist Adam Met shares how he is redefining climate activism by blending his experiences as a musician, educator, advocate and scholar to reshape US clean energy policies.

• Adam Met, Founder & Executive Director, Planet Reimagined

3:20 PM PDT - The Future of Food

Cadence & Ubuntu Executive Chef Shenarri Freeman discusses how she is prioritizing sustainability through innovative plant-based menus, responsible sourcing, innovative food technologies, food waste reduction and more.

• Shenarri Freeman, Executive Chef, Cadence & Ubuntu
• Moderator: Kate Krader, Food Editor, Bloomberg Pursuits

3:40 PM PDT – Galvanizing Community Climate Action

Everyone deserves a seat at the climate action table. At the heart of the complex global fight against climate change lies local communities demanding approaches that put respect for people and culture first. We'll hear from the passionate activists mobilizing community-driven climate solutions that drive resilience and opportunity.

• Joshua Amponsem, Strategy Director, Youth Climate Justice Fund
• Heather McTeer Toney, Executive Director, Beyond Petrochemicals
• Moderator: Sharon Chen, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green

4:05 PM PDT – The Art of Activism: Culture & Climate Justice

Cultural expression and storytelling are critical elements of impactful advocacy efforts, and the fight for climate justice is no exception. Actress & Grammy-Nominated Singer/Writer Antonique Smith and Hip Hop Caucus President & CEO Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. discuss the importance of centering and amplifying narratives from BIPOC communities disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.

• Antonique Smith, Actress & Grammy-Nominated Singer/Writer
• Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO, Hip Hop Caucus
• Moderator: Kira Bindrim, Greener Living Editor, Bloomberg Green

4:25 PM PDT – Getting to the Heart of Climate Action

Many of humanity's greatest challenges can be described as problems of communication - with each other and with ourselves. How can we connect facts and logic about the climate crisis with our core values and beliefs? Author Jonathan Safran Foer and actor Liev Schreiber explore how they are trying to bridge the gap between head and heart to drive climate action as artists, activists and parents.

• Jonathan Safran Foer, Author
• Liev Schreiber, Actor, Writer & Director

Evening Program

Ideas Stage

5:00 PM PDT - Conversations With Animals

How would humans approach the planet’s biggest challenges if they could see through the lens of animals? Scientists are getting closer to the minds of animals than ever before by eavesdropping on interspecies communication and leveraging emerging technology to detect patterns in the data. From protecting biodiversity to improving sustainability, we’ll explore how their findings could disrupt industries and reshape our thinking.

• Christof Koch, Neuroscientist; Meritorious Investigator, Allen Institute
• Moderator: Agnieszka de Sousa, Global Food Czar, Bloomberg

5:25 PM PDT – Integrating Ecosystems & Landscape Architecture

How can radical design help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change? Studio Zewde’s Founding Principal Sara Zewde discusses how she uses ecology, culture and community to adapt to climate change in her projects.

• Sara Zewde, Founding Principal, Studio Zewde
• Moderator: Brian Kahn, Climate Tech Editor, Bloomberg Green

5:45 PM PDT - We Need to Talk About Tires

What happens when rubber meets the road – literally? Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, founder and CEO of 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist ENSO, discusses the impact of tire pollution and solutions for improving this often overlooked piece of the clean car puzzle.

• Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, Founder & CEO, ENSO

6:00 PM PDT - Green on Screen: The Live Writers’ Room

From the star-studded Apple TV+ series Extrapolations to Netflix’s Oscar-nominated film Don’t Look Up, climate change is emerging as a central theme in some of Hollywood’s biggest projects – and countless productions in between. In this interactive session, attendees will brainstorm with two of the entertainment industry’s foremost climate storytellers to craft a scene that will be performed live.

• Scott Z. Burns, Screenwriter, Director & Producer
• Dorothy Fortenberry, Writer & Producer
• Anna Jane Joyner, Founder & CEO, Good Energy
• Shanna Swan, Professor, Mt. Sinai & UCSF; Senior Scientist, EHS
• Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO, Hip Hop Caucus
• Moderator: Meg Szabo, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

7:00 PM PDT - Musical Performance: Antonique Smith

• Antonique Smith, Actress & Grammy-Nominated Singer/Writer

7:15 PM PDT - Ideas Stage Evening Program Concludes

Restaurant and Bar Series

Restaurant and Bar Series

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5:00 & 8:30 PM PDT - Rob Roy

5:00 Come by for drinks and cocktails

8:30 Sustainable cocktail class

Join us for an exclusive small-group cocktail class led by the James Beard-nominated team at Rob Roy. The class will focus on local ingredients and our sustainable brand partners. Your ticket includes the class, two delicious cocktails, snacks, and a swag bag!

5:15 PM PDT Onwards - Copine

Bloomberg Green Festival x Copine

Curated selection of multiple bar bites highlighting local and sustainable producers.

6:00 PM PDT - Driftwood

Eat Local First

A tasting menu with beverage pairing included featuring six courses and gifts to take home to enjoy later. We are excited to showcase the freshest sustainable meat, seafood, and vegetables Washington State has to offer!

7:00 PM PDT - The Kitchen (Pop Ups)

Fermentation through Japanese PacNW Lens - Chef Toru

Growing Your Career in Climate

Cascade Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Looking to turn your passion for climate into a career? Maybe you already work in the field but want to expand your horizons. Join us for a discussion on the outlook for climate jobs, what transferable skills will drive the green the new green economy and tips for building a strong professional network.

• Caroline Alden, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist, LongPath Technologies
• Ben Eidelson, General Partner, Stepchange
• Jessyn Farrell, Director, Office of Sustainability & Environment, City of Seattle
• Jerome Foster II, Social Impact Consultant & White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Member
• Moderator: Rob Barnett, Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
• Moderator: Janet Paskin, Senior Editor, ESG & Climate Finance, Bloomberg

Scenario Planning: Collaborating in Crisis

Rainier Breakout Room

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

We all have the skills within us to improve our community’s readiness for global climate disasters. Take the unlikely duo behind the climate and social impact nonprofit Planet Reimagined: AJR bassist Adam Met and the New York Academy of Science’s Mila Rosenthal, who are proving that anyone from a rock star to a scientist can affect change. In this interactive scenario planning session, Adam and Mila will help participants realize the power of their own abilities as they work together to respond to mock climate crisis scenarios.

• Adam Met, Founder & Executive Director, Planet Reimagined
• Mila Rosenthal, Executive Director, International Science Reserve, New York Academy of Sciences

TEDCountdown@BloombergGreenFestival

Green Stage

We are excited to partner with TED Countdown, TED’s global climate initiative, to bring a session of TED Talks to the Bloomberg Green Festival.

We are mid-way into the decisive decade for climate change – the decisions and actions taken today will determine the way we live tomorrow. It’s a moment for taking stock, for renewed understanding and for finding agency. This special evening is hosted by TED’s global climate initiative, TED Countdown. Through TED’s signature mix of talks, conversations, performances and short videos, we will dive into the current state of climate, big-picture thinking about the economy, solutions for heavy industry, the interplay of climate and democracy and more.

• Courtney Marie Andrews, Grammy-Nominated Musical Artist
• Deb Chachra, Professor of Engineering, Olin College of Engineering
• Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, Author, Speaker, Filmmaker & Sustainability Leader
• Gaya Herrington, Vice President of Sustainability Research, Schneider Electric
• Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green
• Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Professor in Earth System Science, University of Potsdam
• Aline Sousa, President & Director, CENTCOOP/Brazil; Representative, National Movement of Waste Pickers (MNCR-DF)
• Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder & Executive Director, Environmental Voter Project

Excursions

Go beyond the festival campus to connect with nature and see real-world climate action firsthand. Experience the breathtaking forests and coastlines of Puget Sound on guided hikes and tour local destinations that bring climate solutions to life.

Community

Give back and get active. Join us for a range of volunteer activities benefitting our host city of Seattle.

Tree Mulching & Weeding at Jefferson Park

Off Site

Jefferson Park, Picnic Shelter #1

Join Seattle Parks & Recreation and the Bloomberg Green Festival for a morning service activity at Jefferson Park. Volunteers will participate in weeding and mulching of park spaces, as well as nearby greenbelt areas. This excursion will be a wonderful opportunity to give back to the Seattle community while enjoying unparalleled views of downtown and the Puget Sound.

All participants must register in advance.

Private Tour: Gates Discovery Center

Off Site

Gates Discovery Center

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Located next to the global headquarters of the Gates Foundation in Seattle, the Discovery Center is a free public space open to all. Through our exhibitions and programs, we share stories and data from our partners, grantees, and foundation employees who are working tirelessly to fight poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.

Bloomberg Green Festival Square Mile Relay Family Fun Run

Off Site

The Saturday event will be our Family Fun Run! Families can enter and run all together on our unique one-mile running route. Everyone taking part will receive a medal and will be able to enjoy a range of race village activations before and after the run!

• 10:00AM - Race Village Opens
• 11:00AM - Run Begins
• 1:00 PM - Race Village Closes

All participants must register in advance.

Private Tour: Gates Discovery Center

Off Site

Gates Discovery Center

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Located next to the global headquarters of the Gates Foundation in Seattle, the Discovery Center is a free public space open to all. Through our exhibitions and programs, we share stories and data from our partners, grantees, and foundation employees who are working tirelessly to fight poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.