[http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs189/1114497358468/img/43.jpg] Panelists Announced for Oct 21! Pass it on! Register Here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FwANfh9PZD9a6C7iG1Wxyn1NqESSzj_BZMf04pUg-2t02xL2rQD-YEiXXkpAgRjw1egHpZC9TtAQGrG6IMVVvWWq2DvY5l0PFyK4gBbbmgwBbLB-oeFRXkyESLFb00BHEvanyimAOqvfqPcULvgmb-HAaZehuqNX-tnsNIoumU4oobDv6Y1DRA==> (Food slots are filled but space in all other sessions are open) "I am excited to see some of the region's most pragmatic and industrious minds convene to take on the heavy-lifting needed to formulate actionable solutions that simultaneously preserve our natural environment, welcome a growing population, fuel a thriving economy and ultimately secure our country's future. Please join me next week at the Capturing Resilience Summit to hear what this great line-up of panelists have to say. Register today." Quite from: Pamela Cooper Griesemer, V.P. Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA, Inc. Link to Complete Agenda<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FwANfh9PZD-LMCHVidwd1RGUrZUx-BG2QFvjOtGy_YxDPXPSFkGiFgiUdbIyQTeTRqHel2AGcP2Qw4zzZYVfeELcRc3wFPi3mKuiOF1MjBQg9WEJ1GcF1-lHwUX01aTEYqrNfswBrq9YL5DdqplB67rKXEslfDxp6oBhmYp7OAQ=> (and pasted at the bottom of this email) Resource Productivity Panelists Anita Joglekar, President and CEO of Rainmakers Worldwide, uses cutting edge technologies and inventions in clean energy, water and food technologies to develop sustainable infrastructure for communities. Denise Coogan, Manager of Safety and Environmental Compliance Subaru of Indiana Automotive, has eliminated 99.8% of waste and manages zero-waste-to-landfill at the 2.9 million square foot manufacturing plant that assembles the Subaru Legacy and Outback. Greg Spratt, Chief Sustainability Officer at Eli Lilly, works to drive efforts to lessen Lilly's environmental impact through increased energy efficiency and decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, water intake, and waste-to-landfill. Paul Mitchell, President and CEO of Energy Systems Network, leads an initiative focused on bringing clean technology to market and provides development and coordination for collaborative and joint ventures between members who are working to commercialize new technologies. Mitchell previously served in the Office of Governor Mitch Daniels as Policy Director for Economic Development, Workforce, & Energy. Smart Growth/Walkable Community Panelists Dr. Daniel Aldridge, Fulbright Scholar, University of Tokyo authored over 25 peer reviewed articles and 60 reviews, including a book called "Building Resilience" on the role of social networks in disaster recovery. Bill Brown, Director of Sustainability for Indiana University, teaches Sustainable Communities in the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs Masters of Public Administration program in addition to organizing sustainability initiatives on IU's campus. Tammara Tracy, Senior Planner, City of Indianapolis, for the past 8 years has specialized in zoning, land use, urban design, small business, and economic development within communities. Bob Koester, Director, Center for Energy Research, Council of the Environment Chairman, and professor of architecture at Ball State University. Dr. Scott Truex, Ball State College of Architecture and Planning, specializes in urban design, community design and sustainable development practices. Regenerative Agriculture Panelists Nate and Emily Parks, Owner/Operators of Silverthorn Farm, have transitioned a traditional 120 acre farm near Rossville, Indiana to an organic and diversified vegetable and animal farm. Gary Burniske, Managing Director for the Center for Global Food Security, is a specialist in international relief and development with a technical background in sustainable agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management. Jodee Ellett, Purdue's first Local Foods Coordinator, works to reinforce connections between farmers and consumers to meet consumer demand for local food and make a statewide system stronger. In addition, the Ellett family built Gener8 Farms, a CSA that exchanges customer help in raising produce for discounted prices. Adam Moody, Moody Meat, a fifth generation farmer, began sustainable practices on his farm in 1987. Moody Meats has expanded to two retail locations in Avon and Zionsville and the majority of their meat is raised by the Moody family farm or by selected local farmers. Dr. John Motloch, Director of Land Design Institute and Ball State University professor specializes in sustainable design, resource balance land management and eco-economic and community development. 2013 ESE Summit Agenda Day 1 - Monday October 21, 2013 11:00 AM Kickoff Lunch & Smart Growth Panel John Purdue Room, Marriott Hall 1:00 PM Regenerative Agriculture Panel Stewart Center 206 2:15 PM Resource Productivity Technical Panel Stewart Center 206 3:30 PM 3 Minute Thesis Competition Fowler Hall, Stewart Center 5:00 PM Convocation and Poster Presentation Ballrooms, PMU 7:00 PM Keynote Address by Bob Berkebile Ballrooms, PMU Day 2 - Tuesday October 22, 2013 Mid-America Cluster Kick-off Workshop - Stewart Center 214 ABCD 8:30 AM New Business Plan for America Primer w/ Mark "Puck" Myckleby 9:00 AM Distinguished Panel Comments 9:30 AM Exercise #1 Split into small groups based on attendees primary interests: o Walkable communities o Regenerative agriculture o Resource productivity Define the specific issues for the Mid-America Cluster Identify challenges, resources, and opportunities for economic development and the fostering of sustainable agriculture Identify groups and individuals who are not in a room, but should be included 10:30 AM Break 10:45 AM Exercise #2 Split into small groups based on city: West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Muncie, Bloomington, and Louisville Define the specific issues for the Mid-America Cluster Identify challenges, resources, and opportunities for economic development and the fostering of sustainable agriculture Identify groups and individuals who are not in a room, but should be included 11:45 AM Exercise #3:: Think Regionally, Act Locally Split into small groups based randomly Think holistically at the regional scale and identify challenges, resources, and opportunities for economic development and the fostering of sustainable infrastructure for the Mid-America Cluster 12:30 PM Exercise #3 Reporting from Groups and Lunch 1:15 PM Wrap-up/Next Steps 2:00 PM Green Bus Tours Linda S. Lee Purdue University, Department of Agronomy, Professor of Environmental Chemistry, Associate Head Ecological Science & Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Program Head, www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> 3-363 Lilly Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Office: (765) 494-8612; Cell (765) 414-3086 lslee@purdue.edu<mailto:lslee@purdue.edu>