Inspirational Insight: Intersections of Sustainability: Engineering for the Future of our Planet

Thursday, October 24, 2024

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT

Location: MPCCW - Skyline Ballroom

Panelist(s)

Dayna Johnson, P.E.

Director - Technical Consultants
Ecolab
BOLINGBROOK, Illinois, United States
Najwa Abouhassan

Senior Manager of Distribution Standards
ComEd
Sara Schonour

Owner/ Creative Catalyst
Luxsi
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Moderator(s)

Inaas Darrat, P.E.

Director - Chemical Sector Services
Trinity Consultants
Houston, Texas, United States

In this panel discussion, delve into the journeys of various engineering leaders as they strive for a more sustainable future, focusing on energy, water, air, and architecture. Examine innovative methods for decarbonizing power generation and enhancing grid resilience, strategies for reducing water usage in water-scarce regions, and approaches for minimizing natural resource consumption in commercial and industrial buildings and developments.

Explore the latest advancements in these fields and gain insights into the policies shaping these industries, both domestically and internationally. Learn practical advocacy techniques that you can apply in your own life to drive sustainability. Discover how these industries interrelate and support each other in the collective quest for a healthier planet and take home ideas on how you can contribute to a more sustainable world.