Sustainability Trends: Tackling Skills Gap to Decarbonization Challenges

Featured Speakers:

Surveys indicate that people – customers, prospects, employees – care about the environment, and building a green company is good for business. In fact, the growing demand for net-zero offerings is expected to generate more than $12 trillion in annual sales by 2030.

In addition:

• 76% want to work for a company that is working to have a positive impact on the world.
• 73% would change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment.
• 77% are motivated to purchase products or services from companies committed to making the world a better place.
• 66% are willing to pay more for products and services from sustainable brands.

Whether you are building a robot with a smaller carbon footprint, developing the EV ecosystem or designing smart buildings – the process can be challenging. 

Join our panel of experts as we explore recent trends and share insights ranging from how companies are designing products with sustainability and accessibility in mind to strategies for addressing the skills gap. 

Speaker Bios:

Parna Sarkar-Basu, CEO & Founder, Brand and Buzz Consulting
A tech evangelist, Parna Sarkar-Basu serves as a strategic advisor to transformational leaders and tech pioneers and helps them launch and reinvent companies to drive sustainable growth. A brand architect, Parna designs powerful, custom programs to spotlight entrepreneurs and innovators and elevate startup founders to industry thought leaders. She is the founder of Brand and Buzz, a consulting firm focused on helping businesses pivot with purpose. 

Henry Celli, Principal, CBT Architects
Henry Celli is a Sustainable Design Leader and Senior Project Architect with expertise in environmentally responsible architecture. His twenty plus years of professional experience has been devoted to large-scale and complex urban projects, including the elliptical tower at 121 Seaport Boulevard in Boston’s Innovation District. Henry is known for developing pragmatic and sustainable solutions for each project and for his creative use of new and emerging technological tools.

Michael LaCrosse, CEO, Medford Wellington Services
A catalyst for business transformation, Michael LaCrosse specializes in optimizing operational efficiency, fostering strategic growth and elevating companies to new heights. With numerous mergers, acquisitions and divestitures to his credit, LaCrosse is a seasoned executive, adept at navigating complex global business landscapes. His expertise in company restructuring spans across various industries, including professional services, manufacturing, robotics and medical devices.  

Jessica Yip, COO & Co-Founder, A&K Robotics
Jessica Yip is the COO & co-founder of A&K Robotics, the autonomous micro mobility company committed to delivering self-driving robots to safely transport people with limited mobility in crowded places, such as airports and malls. Jessica has more than 10-years experience in business operations in various industries, including technology, real estate and hospitality.