Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit 2024 & First Annual Nobel DAO Future Technology Conference
You are cordially invited to join the "Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit 2024 & First Annual Nobel DAO Future Technology Conference" ("Summit") at UC Berkeley, November 20-21, 2024. This landmark gathering, co-hosted by Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST), UC Berkeley, Nobel DAO, and Berkeley RDI, represents a unique convergence of global innovators and thought leaders.
The summit brings together an extraordinary assembly of thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to address crucial challenges in technology, sustainability, and human development.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS/SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
• Randy Schekman, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
• The Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein
• Peter Nobel, member of the Nobel family, Chairman of NST, initiator of Nobel DAO
• Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
• Philippe Douste Blazy, Former French Minister of Foreign Affairs and Health Minister
• Kim Stanley Robinson, well-known science fiction writer
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS:
• NST Sustainability Summit & Award Ceremony
• Nobel DAO Strategy Release
• Envisioning 2044: What will our world look like ?
• Implementing Science Fiction
The summit offers unparalleled opportunities to:
• Engage with global leaders and innovators
• Access cutting-edge technological insights
• Connect with potential investors and partners
• Shape the future of sustainable development
This is an opportunity to engage deeply with experts and thought leaders on a broad range of topics impacting our future. Across both days, we aim to foster meaningful discussions, collaborations, and insights that will help shape the path forward. Join us as we work together to envision and create what lies ahead.
For more details, please visit our summit website:
AGENDA
*Final schedule, speakers and program subject to change
DAY 1 - NOVEMBER 20, 2024
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09:50 | Welcome Speeches
• Moderator Yang Lan (Journalist, Co-founder of Sun Media Group)
• Peter Nobel (Chairman, Nobel Sustainability Trust)
• Rich Lyon (Chancellor, UC Berkeley) - Video
• Siddharth Chartterjee (UN Resident Coordinator, China)
• Sam Liccardo (U.S. Representative-elect) - Zoom
09:50 - 10:20
Coffee Break
10:20 - 11:10 | Nature Based Assessment Panel
Moderator: Yang Lan (Journalist, Co-founder of Sun Media Group)
Panelists:
• Peter Knez (Former CIO, Blackrock)
• Marcelo de Andrade (Founder, ProNatura; Co-Founder, Earth Capital)
• John Eleoterio (Global Head of Sustainable Banking, Goldman Sachs) - Zoom
• Edward Barbie (Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Colorado State University)
11:10 - 11:55 | Company and Capital Towards a Sustainable Future
Moderator: Theresa Visarius
Speakers:
• Philippe Douste-Blazy (Former Minister of Health and Culture, France)
• Anthony Gordon (AVAIO Capital)
• Rolf Nagel (MVP Partner)
• Allen Salmasi (Founder, Veea)
• Chikara Ono (Founder and CEO, Ethical Spirits)
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 13:52 | Keynote Speech
James Mwangi (CEO, Equity Bank)
13:53 - 14:30 | Panel Discussion: One Amazon
Moderator: Rodrigo Veloso
Panelists:
• Ed Russo (Former Environmental Advisor to Donald Trump)
• CAF Representative
• AECOM Representative
• Colombia Ambassador to USA
• Emily Weeks (USAID)
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:45 | Award Ceremony
Presented by Michael Molls (Technical University of Munich)
Awardees:
• Mathis Wackernagel (Founder, Global Footprint Network)
• Klaus Butterbach-Bahl (Professor, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
• Jiuhui Qu (Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering)
16:45 - 17:00
Closing Remarks by NST Board Director
19:30
VIP Dinner(By invitation only)
DAY 2 - NOVEMBER 21, 2024
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09:20 | Opening Session
• 09:00-09:05: MC Jocelyn - Welcome & RDI Introduction
• 09:05-09:10: Replay of Rich Lyons UC Berkeley Welcome Video
• 09:15-09:20: Christian Rockefeller (Rockefeller Family Member) - Speech
09:20 - 09:50 | Nobel DAO Introduction Session
• 09:20-09:30: Erik Finman (CEO, Nobel DAO) - Strategic Planning Presentation
• 09:30-09:50: Panel Discussion moderated by Erik Finman with:
- Peter Nobel (Chairman, Nobel Sustainability Trust)
- Willie McClinton (Nobel DAO Member, MIT PhD)
- Christopher McQuin (Nobel DAO Member, Founder of UCR Robotics)
09:50 - 10:05
Coffee Break
10:05 - 11:00 | Envisioning 2044: What will our world look like?
• 10:05-10:30: Keynote by Kim Stanley Robinson
• 10:30-11:00: Panel Discussion: Future of Humanity and Technology
Moderator: Meagan Pi (Former VP, Google)
Panelists:
- Yoky Matsuoka (CEO, Panasonic Well; Former Google VP)
- Irina Conboy (Professor, UC Berkeley)
- Gretchen Daily (Professor, Stanford University)
- Kim Stanley Robinson (Science Fiction Author)
- Pablos Holman (Futurist)
11:00 - 11:20
Keynote Speech: Future of Intelligence
Stephen Wolfram (via live stream)
11:20 - 11:40
Fireside Chat: Future in AI Safety & Interdisciplinary Science & Technology
• Dawn Song
• Jennifer Chayes
11:55 - 12:00
Moderator Jocelyn - Afternoon Program Preview
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:35 | Medal Awardees Ceremony
• Medal 1: Executive Associate Dean Mark Asta reads nomination letter for Claudia Sheinbaum
- Acceptance by Marcelo Ebrand (Mexico Ambassador)
• Medal 2: Stephanie Nobel reads nomination letter for Ban Ki-moon
- Video acceptance speech by Ban Ki-moon
13:35 - 13:50
Keynote Speech: Dr. Rosaura Ruiz (Secretary of Science and Technology of Mexico)
13:50 - 14:05
Keynote Speech: Eric Luo (Vice President, Longi Group) - Sustainability Topic
14:05 - 15:05 | Panel: Global Sustainable Development
Moderator: David
Panelists:
• Ke Liu (Foreign Fellow, Australian Academy of Tech Science & Engineering)
• Dr. Raúl Hinojosa (UCLA)
• Ed Russo (Trump's Environmental Advisor)
• Dean David Ackerly (Rausser College of Natural Resources)
• Emily Weeks (USAID)
15:05 - 15:35
Coffee Break
15:35 - 15:55
Keynote Speech: Randy Schekman (Nobel Laureate)
15:55 - 16:10
Keynote Speech: Implementing Science Fiction
Pablos Holman (Futurist)
16:10 - 16:30
Signing Ceremony of Future Technology Family Association
16:30 - 16:45
Closing Remarks by NST & UCB
Group Photo