“We stand at the precipice of a pivotal decade for humanity…climate change has accelerated and converged with multiple global crises…the clock is ticking, future generations are counting on us, and ‘history has its eyes on us” - Jesper Brodin, CEO IKEA & Halla Tomasdottir, CEO B Team
Inspired by these words we are called to action by Drs. David Cooperrider and Lindsey Godwin when they proclaim:“The urgency is undeniable and the potential for impactful collaboration is unprecedented."
Join us for a transformative workshop at the intersection of Organizational Development, Science, and Technology, where Drs. David Cooperrider and Lindsey Godwin, co-leaders of the Earthshot initiative, will ignite our collective passion for shaping a better future.
Only through partnership can we re-imagine a future that is inclusive and sustainable for all. This is the most significant change effort of our lifetime, and our imperative now is to galvanize organizations and communities to step up and take action!
Together, OD practitioners, scientists, and technologists will harness their collective expertise to address pressing global issues and pave the way for lasting change. Join us in shaping a legacy that history will remember.
Who Should Attend
Organizational Development consultants and coaches
Leaders of companies with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus
Emerging Professionals – College students studying relevant fields (Leadership and OD; climate science and technology)
Science and Technology experts who understand that progress is reliant upon partnership with change experts.
Program:
Wednesday, August 14. 2024 - 5:30pm – 7:30pm - Optional social gathering for those arriving early
Rooftop Bar Social Gathering at The Observatory
Located on the 6th floor of The Restoration Hotel 68 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 - 855.568.6800
Thursday, August 15 (Day One) - 9:00am – 5:00pm
Call to Action - Dr. David Cooperrider and Dr. Lindsey Godwin
Dr. David Cooperrider and Dr. Lindsey Godwin, will provide the OD Call to Action and vision for leveraging OD skills to ignite change agents in designing net positive institutions and social change initiatives.
Networking Reception from 5:15pm - 7:00pm - light refreshments served
Friday, August 16, 2024 (Day Two) - 9:00am – 5:00pm
Morning Panel Discussions - Hear from two panels of experts deep in the climate change trenches
Panel #1: Science and Technology Experts in Government, Industry and Climate Science
Panel #2: Indigenous Wisdom Keepers from the Seminole and Cherokee Tribes
Afternoon Focus on Action – Wendy White, Lisa Main, and Jeff Boyd
How do we leverage futurist technology to rethink the future?
How do we prepare to lead now and for the tsunami of change that is coming?
How do we take this information and call to action to inform our individual and organizational practices?
How can we build collaborations with science and technology partners, especially specialists in climate change and social transformation, within our own regions?
What other opportunities exist or are emerging for collective action?
Breakfast, snacks, and lunch from local purveyors provided each day. Reception/networking event on Day One included in ticket price.
CASE Consultants International (CASE), third-party manager of The Collider event venue in downtown Asheville, is an SBA-certified Women-Owned (WOSB) focused on creating impactful science and technology solutions that help our clients do what they do better.
CASE operates a 3-part business model of federal contracting, consulting (management, scientific, and technical), and Collider events management.