Join Us for Earth Optimism Summit: What's Working in Conservation, April 21-23, 2017
Matthew Herbert
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EARTH OPTIMISM SUMMIT – SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
April 21-23, 2017 - Washington, DC
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Join 150 speakers and 1200 thought leaders, scientists, artists, environmentalists, and civic and business leaders to share stories of what’s working in conservation. From how to tackle species extinction to inspiring communities to take action or securing the future of food, we’ll explore how people around the world are making positive change for the planet!
REGISTER ON LINE: Early bird registration extended to March 10, 2017. Student registration code: EarthST (Must bring student ID to check-in).
Summit Fees:
General Admission: $650 / Early Bird Rate: $575
Student Rate: $300 / Early Bird Student Rate: $250
NB: Admission to the Summit includes breakfast and lunch, bird-friendly coffee sessions, and some receptions each of the 3 days.
VIDEO COMPETITION - “CONSERVATION SUCCESS”: Winners receive travel, lodging and registration for the three day Summit. Grand prize winner also receives $1000
The power of media, including video shorts, is an important part of the Earth Optimism storytelling celebration. Help celebrate Earth Optimism by creating a 2 minute video about your own conservation success story or highlighting one that needs to be told. All videos will be posted to the Earth Optimism You Tube channel and select videos will be shown at the Summit. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Visit this link for complete details and submission instructions. Deadline to submit your video is March 10th, 11:59 PM EST.
HACK A THON: Cash prizes (currently $5,000)
If you are you a hacker, coder, maker, engineer, designer, entrepreneur, creative thinker or tinkerer, come celebrate Earth Optimism by creating solutions to challenging conservation problems in front of a global audience! Fifteen teams of 4 will compete by pitching their innovative solutions & prototypes to a crowd of potential supporters in an on-site event called Make for the Planet. Teams will have access to problem sets two weeks before the event, access to leading conservationists and innovators during the event, and access to equipment on site to create prototypes and models of hardware and/or software solutions to specific conservation problems. We encourage multidisciplinary teams that bring together engineering, conservation science, social sciences, and other disciplines. There is no restriction on age, discipline, geography, or occupation. All participants will have full access to the Earth Optimism Summit. Apply to participate on-line at Conservation X Labs Make for the Planet website no later than March 1, 11:59 PM EST. Space and registration is limited!
SPECIAL FEATURES
An Innovation Commons of exhibits showcasing solutions.
Streaming FacebookLive.
Musical performances, film festival and networking events.
Public events in Smithsonian museums and zoo (entrance fees may apply).