Green Umbrella’s 11th annual Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit will feature live performances, poster session, art exhibition
Green Umbrella’s 11th annual Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit on May 2 at the Duke Energy Convention Center will include a performance showcase featuring Elementz, Pones and spoken word artists; a poster session featuring work by scholars and practitioners; and an exhibition composed of works from dozens of local artists.
"We're thrilled to expand the performance component of the Summit and further integrate the creative arts to engage and inspire attendees," says Charlie Gonzalez, who leads Green Umbrella’s conference planning with a team of regional partners.
The exhibition is curated by local artists Devan Horton and Sarah Richard and includes a variety of paintings, sculptures and interactive, participatory art installations.
"This exhibition is a direct reflection of this year's themes, bringing an artistic visualization to a call for action," says Horton.
As the largest sustainability conference in the Midwest, the Summit brings 600 passionate professional and community leaders to Cincinnati for a full day of programming, with 80 speakers, an art show and live performances. Discussions and workshops will span a wide variety of topics that include green workforce development, clean energy finance, climate resilience planning and food access.
This year’s Sustainability Summit theme centers on moving “From Vision to Action” and aligning our collective energy toward solutions that advance resilience, adaptation, and justice in the face of the climate crisis.
With the right combination of planning, persistence, and partnerships, the future we envision is within grasp. The event showcases the inspiring work of businesses, governments, nonprofits, and residents that make our region a place where we can all thrive.
You can learn more and register at www.midwestsustainabilitysummit.org.
Green Umbrella, the Tri-State’s Regional Climate Collaborative, leads cross-sector collaboration to accelerate climate action across Greater Cincinnati.
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