WITH THE FAMILY.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING INCLUDED:
A thought-provoking Kickoff Keynote from Temple Grandin , professor, best-selling author, animal behaviorist and autism self-advocate, who shared insight into different ways of thinking, making the case that the world needs all kinds of minds. The PAC Luncheon was headlined by author, environmentalist and two-time
candidate for California governor, Michael Schellenberger. A self-styled “eco-modernist,” Schellenberger presented the thesis that while climate change is happening, it is not the end of the world, and advocated for the use of technology to address environmental challenges. AGSHARKS Provision was selected as the audience choice winner and Climate Robotics ultimately walked away with the $250,000 equity investment offer from S2G ventures. The developer of mobile biochar production systems sold the judges on its potential to decarbonize the atmosphere and improve soil health. CHAIR’S LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE Albert Keck reflected on his two-year term during the Chair’s Luncheon and Keynote , leaning heavily on the theme of family and the ties that bind the WG membership together. Artificial intelligence was center stage with the keynote presentation by world-renowned futurist Jim Carroll . AWARD OF HONOR DINNER GALA The Award of Honor Dinner Gala Tuesday night was a fitting and proper evening honoring John D’Arrigo , a true industry icon who has impacted countless lives in the Monterey County community through his contributions to the Kinship Center, Natividad Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs. Tom Papa rounded out the evening with a hilarious stand-up set that managed to find the funny in the routine.
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