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.

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

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.