INTRODUCING EVERLAB
The World’s Premier Conference on the Intersection of Environment & Economy
May 28 & 29, 2020
New Orleans Downtown Marriott
at the Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
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What is EVERLAB? More than a conference, EVERLAB is an opportunity to drive the conversation around environmental finance, investment, risk management, and economic growth. Through a unique combination of facilitated dialogues and on-the-ground learning experiences, EVERLAB will provide a platform for attendees to engage with one another, the New Orleans community, and the most innovative thinkers at the forefront of environmental finance and corporate resilience.
the business of resilience
There are not many things greater than being in a room of like-minded colleagues and peers. With its outstanding lineup of speakers and well-structured conference agenda, Everlab will offer a timely and insightful view into how the private sector, like Tabasco (Mcllhenny Company), is investing in environmental resilience to the end of protecting & creating jobs, as well as achieving conservation. I look forward to connecting in ways only Everlab could afford.
— Tony Simmons
President and CEO of McIlhenny Company
2019 Conference schedule
All-Access Event: Opening Reception and Welcoming Remarks Sponsored by Meraux Foundation
Registration and Breakfast
Preserving at-risk communities to protect jobs, tax revenues, and national security
Featuring:
Quality of life assets attract people, leaders ensure they remain intact
Shifting the narrative to attract investment
Featuring:
LOUISIANA – The business of coastal resilience
- Chip Kline, Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority
- Simone Maloz, Restore or Retreat
- Steve Cochran, Environmental Defense Fund
- Justin Ehrenwerth, The Water Institute Of The Gulf
- Brad Lambert, Louisiana Economic Development
- MODERATOR: Lacy McManus, GNO, Inc.
NORFOLK, VA – Protecting vital national security assets
- Christine Morris, City Of Norfolk
- Ann Phillips, State Of Virgina + U.S. Navy
- Kit Chope, Port of Virginia
- Katerina Oskarsson, Rise Resilience Innovations
- MODERATOR: David Lessinger, CSRS
COLORADO RIVER WATERSHED – Drought contingency plans in the Western U.S.
- Mary Kelly, Culp and Kelly LLP
- Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber Of Commerce
- Todd Reeves, Bonneville Environmental Foundation
- MODERATOR: Ted Kowalski, Walton Family Foundation
CALIFORNIA – Wildfires: The shift from defense to offense
How to leverage existing municipal assets to fund environmental resilience
Managing for future risks
Featuring:
Mayors of U.S. Cities: How government approaches the intersection of the environment and the economy
- LaToya Cantrell – Mayor, City of New Orleans
- Oliver G. Gilbert III – Mayor, Miami Gardens
- MODERATOR: James Carville, Political Icon
2019 Speakers
Robin Barnes
Executive Vice President and COO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Ryan Berni
Partner, Berni Consulting
Jason Bird
Jacobs and ARISE US Network
Kelly Brough
President and CEO, Denver Metro Chamber
LaToya Cantrell
Mayor, CIty of New Orleans
James Carville
Political Icon
Kit Chope
Vice President of Sustainability, Port of Virginia
Steve Cochran
Associate Vice President for Coastal Resilience, Environmental Defense Fund
Matthew Coleman
Nephila Climate
Justin Ehrenwerth
President and CEO, The Water Institute of the Gulf
Oliver Gilbert
Mayor, City of Miami Gardens
Glenn Hamer
President and CEO, Arizona Chamber Of Commerce
Michael Hecht
President and CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Tara Hernandez
President, JCH Properties+
Alex Herrgott
Federal Permitting Improvements Steering Committee
Robin Keegan
Principal, Spring Industries, LLC
Alex Kaplan
Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships, Swiss Re
Mary Kelly
Partner, Culp & Kelly, LLP
Bo Kemp
Senior Director, Faegre Baker Daniels
Chip Kline
Chairman of the Board, Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority
Nuin-Tara Key
Climate Resilience Program Director, State of California
Jonathan Kozy
Senior Vice President, Bank of America
Ted Kowalski
Senior Program Officer, Walton Family Foundation
Brad Lambert
Deputy Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development
Eric Letsinger
CEO, Quantified Ventures
David Lessinger
Greater New Orleans Market Lead & Senior Advisor, Resilience Practice at CSRS
Simone Maloze
Executive Director, Restore or Retreat
Ann Phillips
Special Assistant to the Governor for Coastal Adaptation, State of Virginia and Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Phil Saska
Director of Research, Blue Forest Conservation
Todd Reeves
CEO, Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Katerina Oskarsson
Chief Strategy Officer, Rise Resilience Innovations
Christine Morris
Chief Resilience Officer, City Of Norfolk
Ryan Mast
Hazard Mitigation Manager, City of New Orleans
Lisa Schroeer
Senior Director & Cross Sector Leader, S&P Global
Tony Simmons
President and CEO, Tabasco/McIlhenny
Rohini Sengupta
Willis Towers Watson
Thank you to our supporters!
2019 Sponsors
To learn more about sponsoring EVERLAB, read our sponsorship overview.
Location
New Orleans
New Orleans Downtown Marriott
at the Convention Center
859 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70130
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