Clearing the Air: Entrepreneurial Solutions for Salt Lake City's Environment
Session 1: Understanding the Air Quality Issue in Salt Lake City
Explore the present condition of air quality in Salt Lake City, identify key concerns, and discuss necessary actions. Delve into the demographics at risk and consider potential steps forward. Additionally, explore available technologies addressing air quality issues.
Moderator: Glenn Ricart, Co-Founder and CTO, US Ignite
Panelist: Kerry Kelly, Associate Professor, University of Utah
Panelist: Debbie Lyons, Sustainability Director, City of Salt Lake
Panelist: Nate Blouin, Utah State Senator, District 13
Session 2: Developing the Environmental Tech Business Landscape in SLC
Discover startup and small business prospects in the environmental tech sector. Gain insights into ongoing initiatives, existing businesses, and their operational strategies.
Moderator: Arnold Liyai, Program Manager, US Ignite
Panelist: James Kemp, CEO, Kinect Capital.
Panelist: Carl Luft, Vice President, Tellus
Panelist: Adrian Dybwad, CEO, Purple Air.
Panelist: Tom Clardy, CEO, Powder Watts
Session 3: Air Quality Workshop
Explore the landscape of environmental sensor technology, grasp the realm of possibilities, delve into potential partnership opportunities at both state and local levels, and look at avenues for growth.
Moderators: Peter Jay, Economic Development Director, Utah Valley Univerity and President of Utah Ignite
Domenick Lasorsa, Community Innovation Manager, US Ignite