Name: 2024 Sustainability In Travel Summit
Start: 2023-10-12T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-10-12T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Marriott Union Square

2024 Sustainability In Travel Summit

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An Overview Of The Event

🌱 Attend our Sustainability In Travel Summit for a day of engaging and enlightening discussions about shaping a more sustainable future! This summit is focused on bringing together industry leaders, experts, and change-makers to discuss solutions to today's challenges.

🌍 Discover the latest trends, strategies and technologies that are driving sustainability. Hear from thought-provoking speakers and panel discussions tackling industry key topics.

🌿 Network with like-minded professionals passionate about sustainability and forge connections that can lead to collaborations and partnerships. Engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and learn from the collective wisdom of a diverse group of sustainability enthusiasts.

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If you want to hear from industry and thought leaders, this is a place you want to be!

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— Matt M., Cavello Ventures

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There are a lot of conferences out there, but this is the only one that I know that really digs into this silo of the space.

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— Catherine K., Goldman Sachs

Schedule

8:30 - 9:15 AM

Breakfast & registration

9:15 - 9:30 AM

Welcome remarks

Amy Burr, President, JetBlue Ventures

9:30 - 10:00

Thinking About Sustainable Travel & Business

TBA

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Panel: Current trends and innovations in the electrification of airports and aircraft

Erin Cooke, SFO Airport

Nathan Millecam, EP Systems

Laurence Vigeant-Langlois, AE Industrial Partners

Moderator: Chris Lum, JetBlue

10:45 - 11:30 AM

Panel: How the future of mobility will affect sustainable travel

Matt Cox, Beacon AI

Kevin Costello, Ferrovial Vertiports

Moderator: Robin Riedel, McKinsey

TBA

11:30 - 12:15 PM

Panel: When can we expect SAF to scale in the industry?

Will Kain, Avnos

Moderator: Sara Bogdan, JetBlue

TBA

12:15 - 12:45 PM

Keynote: The inside journey of JetBlue’s drive to net zero carbon emissions

Sara Bogdan, JetBlue

12:45 - 1:45 PM

Lunch

Catering provided

1:45 - 2:15 PM

Fireside Chat with Guest Speaker

TBA

2:15 - 3:00 PM

Panel: Current trends in sustainability policy, and how do these affect business decisions?

Howard Kass, Advisor
TBA

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Keynote: The State of the Carbon Market

Steve Boyle, Rubicon Carbon

3:30 - 4:15 PM

Panel: How can companies invest in sustainability, and why should they?

Jake Harris, DBL Partners

Elizabeth Stone, TPG Rise Climate

Ryan Chou, JetBlue Ventures

Moderator: Sophie Purdom, Planeteer Capital

4:15 - 4:30 PM

Closing remarks

JetBlue Ventures

4:30 - 6:00 PM

Reception

2023 Featured Speakers

Steve Boyle

VP, Head of Sales
Rubicon Carbon

Sara Bogdan

Head of Sustainability

JetBlue Airways

Kevin Costello

Senior VP of Business Development

Ferrovial Vertiports

Erin Cooke

Sustainability + Environmental Policy Director

SFO

Matt Cox

Founder & CEO

Beacon AI

Will Kain

Founder & CEO

Avnos

Nathan Millecam

Founder & CEO

Electric Power Systems

Laurence Vigeant-Langlois

Managing Director

AE Industrial Partners

Robin Riedel

Partner

McKinsey

Jake Harris

Principal

DBL Partners

Sophie Purdom

Managing Partner

Planeteer Capital

Howard Kass

Advisor

Audience

If you are a travel provider that works in sustainability strategy at your company or you are an investor who’s looking at the next generation of sustainability tech, or you’re a startup trying to solve these problems for travel providers, this is definitely an event for you.

Marriott Union Square is located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, with easy access to public transportation and parking. We'll be hosting our event on the 30th floor of the hotel, which offers stunning panoramic views of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the event details?

The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 12th 2023 from 8:30am at the Marriott Union Square in San Francisco.

How do I get a ticket?

Click RSVP to get your ticket. If capacity permits, you will be sent an email with next steps on how to secure your ticket.

How can you get to the event?

There is a parking garage adjacent to the Marriott. Please contact the garages directly for updated information. We highly encourage guests take public transit to attend the event. The parking garage is located at 524 Powell St. San Francisco, CA 94108.

Is there preferred accommodation I can book?

We recommend booking a room at the Marriott Union Square. The event is in downtown San Francisco, so you might also want to consider staying at one of the many other hotels that are within walking distance.

Is there a dress code for the event?

There is no formal dress code for the event, but we expect most attendees wil be dressed in business or smart casual attire.

My company is interested in sponsoring the event.

Great! We have a limited number of spots for sponsors at the event. You can reach out to the team at media@jetblueventures.com to find out more about sponsoring this event.

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📅 Join us on October 12th to learn about the latest innovations in sustainable travel and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable future. Tickets are limited, so be sure to RSVP today to secure yours.

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The 2022 Event Highlights

2022 Featured Speakers

Aditi Mohapatra

VP, Global Social Impact and Sustainability, Expedia Group

Adam Gromis

Adam Gromis, Head of Sustainability Policy, Uber

Suzanne DiBianca

EVP Corporate Relations and Chief Impact Officer, Salesforce

Peter Hearding

Deputy Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs & Environment, FAA

Tom Light

CEO, Aviation Climate Taskforce

Lisa Coca

Partner, Toyota Ventures Climate Fund

Stephanie Karris

Principal, Carbon Direct

Matt Eggers

Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Chante Harris

Director of Climate Investment, Second Muse

Rishi Shah

Director of Sustainability, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Brandon Keene

Chief Innovation Officer, Blade

Timothy Doherty

Policy and Long-Range Planning Manager, SFMTA

Sponsor

About JetBlue Ventures

JetBlue Ventures invests in and partners with early-stage startups innovating in the travel and hospitality industries. We prioritize investments that advance the seamless customer-centric journey; reimagine the accommodation experience; next-generation aviation operations and enterprise tech; distribution, loyalty, and revenue management; and sustainable travel.

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