Responsible Technologies Summit

The Responsible Technologies Summit is a regional summit hosted by the Georgia Tech Business Network and ENFORM for regional thought leaders, businesses, and practitioners committed to a responsible, competitive regional economy. Policy analysts, researchers and solution providers who are active in the national dialogue on climate change and renewable energy will present the strategic framework and clean tech solutions business leaders require to move forward as more sustainable businesses connected through an industrial ecosystem. The panel discussions and networking will help Summit participants formulate a plan for managing energy and other significant impacts of their environmental footprint in a competitive and responsible way.

Summit Agenda:

7:00 AM
Registration, Coffee and Continental Breakfast - Exhibits available in breakfast room

8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions

8:15 AM
Proposed Keynote Address: John Krenicki, President & CEO, GE Energy

8:45 AM
"Responsible Economy and Business Sustainability"
This panel will present the internal framework for companies committed to sustainable growth; a sustainability champion's perspective on the required transformation, the challenges and opportunities for renewable technologies in the region, particularly biomass.
* Susan Graff, CEO, ERS Global
* Scott Wicker, SVP Sustainability, UPS
* Ron Barmore, Director, Project Development, Range Fuels

9:45 AM
Table Discussions and Break

10:15 AM
"Responsible Economy: The Regional Industrial Ecosystem"
The regional approach, from Raleigh to Birmingham, is key to successful global competition. Catherine Ross, director of Georgia Tech's Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development, will describe the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion and the opportunities for engagement.

10:45 AM
"Keynote Panel on Responsible Technologies"
This panel will focus on renewable energy (biofuels and solar) and energy efficiency technologies that are currently in the commercialization stage in the region.
* Jim Stokes, President, Sustainable Solutions Georgia
* Chip Aiken, VP Manufacturing, Buckeye Technologies
* Dr. Ajeet Rohatgi, CTO, Suniva
* Dr. Marilyn Brown, School of Public Policy, Georgia Tech

Cost:
$65 - Non-GTBN member
$50 - GTBN member
$15 - students (students must apply for admission through event contact, above)