Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle will open as the first-ever carbon neutral arena, providing a blueprint for all future facility developments as to how venues of the future can open their doors responsibly and profitably. But once the doors are open, fans fill the building, and the shows begin, how do facilities continue to operate sustainably? A panel of in-the-know facility managers, team execs, and sustainability experts will lay down actionable protocols on how venues can operate with the future of the planet top of mind, weighing in on operations, alternative power, like-minded vendors and partners, new technology, staffing, protocols, local food and materials sourcing, certifications, public awareness, and other aspects of responsible operations.

When:

October 21, 2021 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  

Topic:

Clean & Green: Keys to Operating a Sustainable Venue  

Moderator: 

RC Lawler - Director, Grainger Consulting Services

Panelists: 

Jennifer Kearney - President & Founder, Gotham 360

Sofi Armenakian - Director of Operations & Sustainability, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena

Tod Hynes - President & Founder, XL Fleet 

Amanda Mann - SVP Rose Quarter, Portland Trailblazers & Moda Center

Alex Rodrigo - SVP and General Manager, Golden1 Center