As the sports, entertainment, and fashion industries confront their environmental footprints, brands are reimagining the future of gear through sustainability-driven innovation, biodiversity-conscious design, responsible sourcing, and data-informed decision-making. This conversation will explore how materials, manufacturing, merchandising, and fan culture are evolving to deliver high-performance apparel that reduces environmental impact, supports more resilient supply chains, and reflects a growing commitment to people, planet, and biodiversity.
The main event will take place from 6:00–9:00 p.m. and will feature an in-person and livestreamed panel discussion, followed by an in-person networking reception.
Those attending in person are also invited to join optional pre-event programming from 4:00–6:00 p.m. The program will begin with an information session highlighting Columbia University’s environmental professional programs—the M.S. in Sustainability Science, M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics, and M.S. in Sustainability Management—followed by a Meet and Greet with representatives from Admissions and the Career Design Lab.
Speakers:
Opening Remarks by Viorel Popescu, is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the MS Program in Biodiversity Data Analytics with the School of Professional Studies and the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (The BEAST Lab).
Moderated by Chandler Precht, Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management, and Director, External Affairs and Communications, Office of Environmental Professional Programs.
Additional Speakers to be announced shortly.
For questions about this event, please contact Chandler Precht, [email protected].
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If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or other accommodations, please contact [email protected], at least 10 days in advance. Services requested less than 10 days in advance cannot be guaranteed.
This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity and sex.
