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9:15 AM
Mr. George Roberts
Master of Ceremonies
Opening Remarks
Top Experts and Officials serve as Keynote Speakers & Guest Lecturers
9:30 AM
Lecturer Mr. Kevin Kampschroer
New Barriers that Face Building Energy Conservation and Consumption
To invest in energy efficiency is often described as being a “win-win”: by reducing the amount of energy used, efficiency measures can reduce energy consumption (and, consequently, impacts of energy use) and save customers money. Examine renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies used in building applications and assessing their emissions reduction potential.
· Identify advanced materials and devices that are used in renewable energy systems
· Analyze and predict trends in the most likely applications
· Pinpoint new materials and devices that are likely to be introduced into renewable energy systems in the next five years and their expected market impacts
9:50 AM
Lecturer Mr. Andrew Knox
24/7 Carbon Free Electricity -
Learn from The Pentagon's Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, as its Special Assistant Chief Sustainability Officer details U.S. Department of Defense efforts to go to market with procurement action for 24/7 Carbon Free Electricity.
10:05 AM
Lecturer Mr. Stephen Ambrose
Climate Change in Tomorrow’s World
· Will science and technology innovation save the planet? Some tools in our toolbox.
· What equity means in terms of climate resilience. Can solutions be applied fairly?
· Is adaptation the only way to reduce climate risk in the future? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the “window for action” is closing fast.
10:25 AM
Lecturer Reginald Swift Ph.D.
Health and the Environment
As the planet warms, oceans expand and the sea level rises, floods and droughts become more frequent and intense, and heat waves and hurricanes become more severe. The most vulnerable people—children, the elderly, the poor, and those with underlying health conditions—are at increased risk for health effects from climate change. - Learn from scientists on the key areas of scientific advancements, research and funding to counter the effects on impact of climate change on human health.
10:45 AM
Lecturer Mr. Gary Lawrence
Make Certain to Attain Sustainable Solutions
Choosing to integrate better sustainability, resiliency, and adaptation ( SRA) in infrastructure planning is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. This session will explore why it is also important not to just seek an “either/or” solution, especially now when the current need is so severe it needs to be “all/and.”
11:00 AM Break
11:05 AM
Lecturer The Honorable William Anderson
Transportation
- Discuss particular challenges of various transportation modalities that precludes a "one size fits all" solution for the segment - Gain insights into clean power pathways by transportation subsector that maximize effectiveness and environmental sustainability while minimizing unintended consequences
11:25 PM
Lecturer Mr. Aziz Ahmad
Maximizing Cyber Security
The importance of securing the grid is as vital as ever, as digital technology have been embedded directly and indirectly into physical attributes. This session will cover the trends and challenges that are shaping the security needs of the power grid, and prevention of cascading event that lead to blackouts, public health, and safety issues as well as economic impact. The focus will be on lessons learned from previous events, framework understandings, assess and implement measures for securing the power grid, while providing real time interactive support for end consumers. We will touch on C2M2, cyber security capability maturity model, smart grid trends, and public notification mechanisms.
11:45 AM
WGES 2022 NOVA Award Announcements -
Lunch Break 12:10 lunch break
12:40 PM - 2:20 PM
U. S. Federal Government Procurement , Supplier Diversity Sustainable Opportunities & Case Studies Session - Moderator Mr. Ron Uba
Discussions on procurement, forecasting and financing opportunities. In this session you will hear different discussions from federal government agency representatives on forecast and procurement in sustainability, supplier diversity procurement opportunities highlighted by private sector, and financing opportunities detailed by minority business development authority as well as actual case studies from suppliers who benefitted from the opportunities.
The following sessions are moderated by Mr. Ron Uba, Acting Supervisor business Development Specialist, Office of business Development United States Department of Commerce, MBDA
12:45 PM
Lecturer Mr. Michael Jones Bey
Powering the Grid & Subcontracting Sustainable Products
The importance of securing the grid is as vital as ever. Address the trends and challenges that are shaping the security needs of the grid and prevent cascading events that lead to blackouts, public health and safety issues and economic impact.
Discuss Procurement Opportunities for Sustainable Businesses as Subcontractors or Vendors
U.S. Federal Government Agency Panel, Ron Uba, Moderator
1:00 PM
Lecturer Ms. Mary Rogers
U. S. Department of Energy
Brookhaven National Labs
Discuss sustainable procurement opportunities
1:15 PM
Lecturer Mr. Larry Wells
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Discuss procurement & forecast opportunities
1:30 PM
U.S. Department of Transportation
Discuss procurement & forecast opportunity
1:45 PM
Ms. Michelle Picard, Siemens
Ms. Natasha Vialva-Haynes
Discuss supplier diversity opportunities in sustainable energy and transportation projects.
2:00 PM
Moderated by Mr. J. R. Baguidy, MBDA
Panelist: Mr. Leo Lobato Kelly
Panelist: Mr. David Dixon
Navigate Available Financial Access for Energy with a Vertical Farming Case Study as Example
Learn about new financing and global growth opportunities from federal government agencies. - Discuss actual case study as example of resources to spotlight trends and opportunities within the U.S government
Federal Government Session Concludes
2:20 - Break
2:30 PM
University of the District of Columbia - CAUSES
Lecturer Sabine O'Hara Ph.D., Founding Dean
Make Certain to Attain Sustainable URBAN Solutions
Choosing sustainable resources are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and urban communities more sustainable.
· Gain consensus on a sustainable practices that are backed by educational programs, renewable sources and research.
3:00 PM
Moderator and Panelist Ms. Virginia Gibson,
Panelist Ms. Celeste Wunder
Establish an Achievable Clean Water Solution
· Understand new energy efficiency practices in water and wastewater plants
· Refine the symbiotic relationship between clean water and on-site clean energy production
- Learn about new technologies, requirements and funding opportunities for solutions.
3:30 PM
Angel Investors Session - Hear from the officers of an angel investment forum which presents early stage companies in the US and the world to leading investors, who are looking to make money from investment in such companies.
What Investors Expect From You Before Investing In Your Company presented by Mr. Dan Loague
How You Can Invest In Private Companies And Become An Angel Investor presented by Mr. Randall Reade
4:00 PM
Innovative Sustainable Technologies & Solutions Featured
4:30 PM Symposium Concludes