We are coming together to explore:

How might we use technology to build stronger communities, support people most impacted by climate change and shift into a regenerative economy?

These main themes will guide our discussions and solution development:

• Regenerative Design & Circular Economy - to restore, renew, and revitalize the energy and resources of Earth, and eliminate waste through continual use of resources in a closed-loop systems.

• Community Resilience & Inclusion in the Climate Crisis - to support and revitalize our communities that are most impacted by the climate crisis.

The climate crisis is occurring at rates much faster than anticipated, and is harming communities across America. The costs of no action could not only exceed hundreds of billions of dollars annually in the coming decades, but also threaten humanity.

We can expect more wildfires, extreme heat, coastal flooding, water shortages and health problems in the years to come, but these problems won’t affect everyone equally. Climate change is a threat multiplier. It exacerbates and amplifies issues of injustice. People living in poverty, indigenous communities, immigrants and the elderly are expected to suffer disproportionately from problems caused by a changing climate.

Our approach to solving climate impact challenges must be inclusive and address the needs of most vulnerable populations. We are called upon to think differently and include communities most impacted to be part of co-designing solutions.

This event brings people together to address 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Climate Action, Reduced Inequality, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Partnerships for the Goals. For more info about SDGs, visit the UN website.

Come join us on February 1, 2020 to co-create solutions to address the climate crisis. We welcome everyone to participate including artists, technologists, entrepreneurs, designers, scientists, community members and engineers who are ready and willing to work together to generate ideas and create solutions.

During this event, we will:

• Work together to address the question of: How might we use technology to build stronger communities, support people most impacted by climate change and shift into a regenerative economy?
• Bring diverse people and professions together to co-create solutions related to climate crisis;
• Create opportunities for artists, technologists, entrepreneurs, designers, community members & engineers to build relationships and continue collaboration beyond this event!

9:00 - 9:30: Registration, complimentary breakfast & networking

9:30 – 9:45: Opening Remarks - Purpose of this event

9:45 - 10:15: Opening Keynote - Climate Impact on Communities

10:20 – 10:55: “Fitbit for the Planet - how to make changing the world the greatest game on Earth” - Katie Patrick, Engineer, Author, How to Save the World http://katiepatrick.com/

We know the numbers about a lot of things - but what about our numerical environmental footprint? We’ve had a crisis of environmental data literacy - but that’s all changing. Katie tells the story of how the Earth is becoming cybernetic - covered in sensors and becoming a web of digital eyes and ears. We can use the data to drive people’s agency to act, just like a Fitbit. By combining this data with behavioral science, UI/UX, and game design techniques into a real-time feedback loop, Katie illustrates how we really can make a Fitbit for the planet and make saving the Earth as fun as a game.

11:00 – 12:00: Ideation Session hosted by The Determined - Human-centered design and lean processes to move quickly on your ideas and make a huge impact

12:00 - 1:00: Breakout Hands-On Workshop Sessions. You choose:

1) Saving the Planet with the Power of AI - Isita Talukdar and Aroshi Ghosh

This workshop will introduce you to how this powerful technique can be used to fight one of the most critical problems that humankind faces today.

2) Enhancing Natural Resilience with Ecosystems Knowledge - Charlotte Weil, Data Scientist, Natural Capital Project, Stanford University

3) Building Community Resilience & Shifting to a Regenerative Economy - Armando Davila

1:00-1:30: Lunch

1:30-1:45: XR EDU Club from Dougherty Valley High School, State Winner in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest - presentation about building a fire safety device.

2:00 – 7:00: Design and Development Time! Teams develop their solutions (products, policy solutions, services, etc.)

Considerations/Design Criteria:

• Addressing a key challenge - What specific climate challenge does your idea/prototype address? Does your solution address a high priority area?
• Creativity and innovation - How unique is the approach to solving your challenge problem? What innovative approaches are you using for your solution?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Does your solution consider people most marginalized and impacted by the climate crisis and address the needs of most vulnerable populations. How are you including communities most impacted to be part of co-designing solutions?
• Implementation Plan of Action – how would you go about developing and implementing your idea/prototype? Who needs to be involved?

6:30 - 7:00: Dinner

7:00 - 8:15: Team Presentations & Idea Sharing

8:15 - 8:45: Awards Ceremony & Closing

***If you are under the age of 18, you must fill out the WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM & PHOTO RELEASE, your parent or guardian must be responsible for your transportation to and from the event & this event is not affiliated with any school or district****

Please fill out BOTH forms and you can submit electronically by emailing it to xredutech@gmail.com or bring with you to the event.

• Addressing Key Challenge
  1) Addressing a key challenge - Does your solution address a high priority area?
• Creativity and Innovation
  2) Creativity and innovation - How unique is the approach to solving your challenge problem?
• Diversity and Inclusion
  3) Diversity & Inclusion - Does your solution consider people most marginalized and impacted by the climate crisis and address the needs of most vulnerable populations. How are you including communities most impacted to be part of co-designing solutions?
• Plan of Action
  4) Implementation Plan of Action - Is the plan of action seemingly feasible?