Day One: Monday, September 18, 2017
11:00am-12:30pm – Session 1: The Future of Energy.
Speakers will discuss the future of energy, including solutions, opportunities and policies that will help address climate change.
Location: School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Burke Auditorium
Moderator: Secretary Kerry
Speakers:
- Dr. Ernie Moniz, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy
- Mr. Jonathan Pershing, Former U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy for Climate Change
- Mr. Tony Earley, Former CEO and Current Executive Chair of the Board, PG&E Corporation
- Mr. Mark Boling, CEO, 2CNRG
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Ms. Heather Zichal, Airbnb, Former Climate and Energy Advisor to President Obama
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2:30-4:00pm – Session 2: The Role of the Private Sector.
Speakers will explore the role of the private sector in addressing climate change, including market based solutions and opportunities in renewable energy.
Location: School of Management, Zhang Auditorium
Moderator: Secretary Kerry
Speakers:
- Mr. Hank Paulson, Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
- Mr. Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman of the Board of General Electric
- Ms. Anne Finucane, Vice Chairman of Bank of America
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Day Two: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
10:30-12:00pm – Session 3: State, City and International Efforts.
Speakers will talk about efforts by state, city, and international organizations to take responsible action on climate change.
Location: Woolsey Hall
Moderator: Secretary Kerry
Speakers:
- Mr. Jerry Brown, Governor of the State of California
- Mr. Jay Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington
- Dr. Jim Kim, President of the World Bank
- Ms. Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris
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2:30-3:45pm – Session 4: Bipartisan U.S. Leadership.
Speakers will discuss how to sustain U.S. leadership on energy and climate issues, and potential new avenues for bipartisanship efforts.
Location: Law School, Levinson Auditorium
Moderator: Secretary Kerry
Speaker: Mr. James Baker, Former U.S. Secretary of State
Video Messages:
- Mr. Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator of South Carolina
- Mr. John McCain, U.S. Senator of Arizona (to be confirmed)
5:00-6:15pm – Closing Plenary: Citizen Engagement & Activism.
Speakers will discuss citizen engagement and activism.
Location: Woolsey Hall
Moderator: Secretary Kerry
Speaker: Leonardo DiCaprio, United Nations Messenger of Peace for Climate