Events

Coming to Philly: Hear from Etsy CEO & Founders of Black Lives Matter, B Lab

HUGE news you guys: National leaders from Black Lives Matter, B Lab, Etsy and Campbell Soup Company are all slated to speak in Philadelphia from November 3-5.

Net Impact, the national nonprofit helping students and businesses turn their passions into a lifetime of world-changing action, is hosting its national conference in the City of Brotherly Love. Expect 80+ breakout sessions in sustainable and social impact, 300+ speakers, 100+ exhibiting companies and don’t forget: happy hours & receptions each night.

Just take a looksy at this keynote list:

Keynotes:

  • Alicia Garza, Black Lives Matter – co-founder
  • Chad Dickerson, Etsy – CEO
  • Jay Coen Gilbert, B Lab – co-founder
  • Meika Hollender, Sustain Natural – co-founder
  • Kiah Williams, SIRUM – co-founder
  • Ahmad Ashkar, Hult Prize Foundation – CEO
  • Mark Alexander, President – Campbell Soup Company, Americas Simple Meals and Beverages
  • Doug McMillon, Walmart – CEO

Register for Net Impact Conference 2016

If you’re interested in enriching your environmental and social impact skills, career, and network, you can’t afford to miss NI16. Plus, buy now & save cash: September 30th is the last chance to purchase 2016 Net Impact Conference (NI16) passes at a 15% discounted rate.

Register today:  http://bit.ly/2cjkizA

 

*Green Philly Blog is a promotional partner of Net Impact.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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