Friday April 22nd - Saturday 23rd | Dallas, Texas
During Earth Day, 2022!
ABOUT THE EVENT
The SDG Media Summit at Earthx2022 is an invitation-only gathering, organized by PVBLIC Foundation in collaboration with EarthX, that aims to highlight the power of media to drive social change and strategize campaigns around climate change and sustainability.
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Taking place on Friday, April 22nd (Earth Day) and Saturday, April 23rd, this gathering will showcase innovative campaigns and initiatives via keynotes speakers, panel discussions and one-on-one interviews, providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage and learn from the top minds in media and build lasting partnerships that further sustainability and spark action on climate change.
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FORMAT
We are planning an in-person event that will feature 6-8 high-level conversations. Official attendees will consist of media, marketing, and advertising leaders as well as social media influencers who are passionate about the environment.
AGENDA
FRIDAY SESSION - April 22nd
1:15 p.m. Opening Remarks:
Stephen Keppel, President, PVBLIC Foundation
Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator
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1:25 p.m. Fireside Chat: Don't Choose Extinction
Boaz Paldi, Global Engagement & Partnership Manager at United Nations Development Programme
Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Chairman, PVBLIC Foundation
Paco Conde, Founder and Creative, Activista
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1:55 p.m. Presentation & Showcase: Creativity and Sustainability: Brands Driving Progress for the Sustainable Development Goals
Ariana Stolarz, Managing Director of Global Sustainability, Accenture Interactive
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2:15 p.m. Fireside Chat: EarthxTV
Michael Fletcher, CEO,EarthX
Interviewed by: Peter Simek, Vice President of Impact, EarthX
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2:30 p.m. Break
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3:00 p.m. Fireside Chat: Earthx Film Festival
Hayley Nenadal, EarthxFilm Festival Director
Interviewed by: Peter Simek, Vice President of Impact, EarthX
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3:15 p.m. Panel: Films as a Vehicle for Impact
Tori Linder, Producer, Saving Florida’s Wildlife Corridor
James Faust, Artistic Director, Dallas Film Society
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3:55 p.m. Fireside Chat: Industry Leader Spotlight
Jessica Filante, Director of Global Environmental Sustainability, AT&T
Peter Simek, Vice President of Impact, EarthX
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4:10 p.m. Panel: SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE
Marie-Claire Graf, former YOUNGO Focal Point
Heeta Lakhani, former YOUNGO Focal Point
Sophie Daud, Future Leaders Network
Chet Monday, March for Science (Moderator)
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4:35 p.m. Announcement: Climate Youth Negotiator Program Press Conference
Special Guest / crashing the presser: Frankie the Dino
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4:40 p.m. Closing
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SATURDAY SESSION - April 22rd
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1:15 p.m. Opening Remarks:
Matt Tranchin, Senior Vice President of Impact, EarthX
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1:20 p.m. Panel: Moana Pasifika
H.E. Ambassador V’ainga Tone, Kingdom of Tonga
H.E. Ambassador Luteru, Independent State of Samoa
Nico Jones, Moana Pasifka player
Mateaki He Lotu Inisi, Moana Pasifika player
Harry Jones, Roar Rugby Podcast (Moderator)
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1:50 p.m. Panel: I Love This Planet
Ketan Patel, Chairman, Force for Good Platform and Initiative
Kerry Bannigan, President of the Board, PVBLIC Foundation
Jon Miller, Director, Force for Good, former CEO of News Corp and America Online
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2:10 p.m. Panel: World Ocean Week
Robert Cerda, Founder of Restore Coral
Silvia Cantu, LCOY, Mexico
Henk Rodgers, Founder, Blue Planet Alliance
Emilie McGlone, Peace Boat
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2:30 p.m. Break
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2:30 p.m. Welcome back remarks
Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Chairman, PVBLIC Foundation
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3:05 p.m. Panel: Climate Change, Media and the Community
Lilliana Gil Valetta, CEO and Founder CIEN +
Daniel Sanchez, Director of Liberty Global, and Director of Liberty Latin America.
Marty Martinez, CEO, Social Revolt
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3:35 p.m. Spotlight: Frontline Leadership
Silveria Elfrieda Jacobs, Primer Minister of Sint Maarten
Peter Simek, Vice President of Impact, EarthX
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3:55 p.m. Panel: Amplifying the International Youth Climate Movement
Vladislav Kaim, UN Secretary General Youth Advisor (Europe)
Archana Soreng, UN Secretary General Youth Advisor (Asia)
Chet Monday, March For Science (Moderator)
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4:20 p.m. Spotlight: Don’t Choose Extinction Frontline Partnerships
Boaz Paldi, Global Engagement & Partnership Manager at United Nations Development Programme
H.E. Samuelu Laloniu, UN Ambassador for Tuvalu
H.E. Odo Tevi, UN Ambassador for Vanuatu
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4:45 p.m. Announcement: UN Press Conference Announcing
Special Guest / crashing the presser: Frankie the Dino
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4:50 p.m. Closing Remarks
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ABOUT EARTHX2022
The event will be held at Dallas,Texas during Earth Day, starting on April 20th and concluding on the 24th. This is the world’s largest environmental exposition, displaying interactive elements integrated into a conference footprint for engaging with exhibitors and conference attendees.
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In this 5-day event the focus will be:
• Ocean & Island
• Air & Climate
• Farm, Ranch & Forest
• Rainforest
• Circularity
• Energy
• E-Capital Summit
• Fortune 500 Companies
• Latin America
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