Panels
Plastic Pollution and Waste Reduction
Plastic pollution is one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges, affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and communities worldwide. This panel brings together experts and advocates to discuss the impacts of plastic waste and explore practical, innovative solutions.
From policy reforms and corporate responsibility to community action and sustainable alternatives, panelists will share actionable strategies to reduce single-use plastics, improve recycling systems, and ways to advance into a more sustainable future.
Moderator: Abiel Lubin
Panelists:
Devon Francke
Eniko Olah
Representative Lindsay Cross
Justus Davis
Youth Leadership and Environmental Action
Led by inspiring youth leaders from the community, this dynamic panel highlights the powerful role young people play in advancing both environmental sustainability and marine conservation. Panelists will share their experiences leading local initiatives, advocating for policy change, organizing cleanups, and mobilizing peers to protect natural ecosystems on land and at sea. This panel showcases how youth leadership is driving meaningful, community-based change for a better future.
Moderator: Carolina Gutfreund
Panelists:
John Humphries
Kathryn Manoulian
Katalina Swartz
Harmony Dawson
Marine Conservation & Ocean Health Panel
Oceans are essential to life on Earth, yet they face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and overexploitation. This panel brings together experts, advocates, and community leaders to explore the most pressing challenges impacting marine ecosystems and the innovative solutions working to restore and protect them. In this session, panelists will share insights and actionable strategies to safeguard ocean health and build a more sustainable relationship with our planet.
Moderator: TBD
Panelists:
John Parkison
Kelly McAdams
Danielle Lindsay
Karen Smith
Veronica Morejon