Battelle’s Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference Convenes Experts, Industry Leaders
May 21 2024 - 6:05AM
Business Wire
The third annual Battelle Innovations in Climate Resilience
Conference (ICR) provided a platform for leaders and experts
from policy, finance, government, industry, academia, the U.S.
Department of Energy national laboratories, and policy partner
Wilson Center to further plan action addressing climate
change. The continued success of the growing conference means the
next ICR is scheduled for April 2025 at the Ronald Reagan
International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
Several years ago, Battelle identified a need for a
cross-sectoral conference to foster idea exchange and innovation,
leading to the inception of ICR22. The following year,
ICR23 emphasized Bold Leaps and Action, inspiring attendees
to take action to develop resilience solutions. In its latest
iteration, ICR24 relocated from Columbus, OH to Washington, D.C.
from April 22 (Earth Day) to April 24 with a theme of Scaling
Solutions for Change, highlighting the intricate and vital
interplay between policy, finance and R&D and the key role in
executing practical solutions across adaptation, mitigation, and
sustainability.
ICR24 programming provided thought-provoking keynotes, panel
discussions and poster presentations that sparked active
discussions, diverse perspectives and a comprehensive exploration
of climate resilience. More than 180 innovative ideas and solutions
were also showcased at two evening poster sessions. A photo gallery
is available now and event proceedings will be available online
soon; the Battelle LinkedIn ICR showcase page routinely
posts information and ICR announcements.
The conference’s opening remarks came from Battelle's Applied
Science and Technology President, Matt Vaughan, who set the
conference's tone by highlighting the significance of
“collaboration in scaling technology from application to evolution”
and educating the next generation of changemakers.
Justin Sanchez, Battelle Technical Fellow and ICR chair,
challenged the audience to “take tangible solutions and propel them
from concept to reality in a way that positively impacts millions
of people in their everyday lives.”
Wes Hall, VP of Philanthropy and Education, underscored
Battelle's commitment to accessible STEM education. Together, they
awarded the Battelle National Climate Challenge to Faith Qin, a
Virginia high school student, for her innovative proposal on
"Biologic Wave Attenuators."
About Battelle
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to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and
national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research
and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers
critical services for government and commercial customers.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929,
Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences,
and energy and environmental industries. For more information,
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