Opportunities in Sustainable Supply Chains with Google X – The Moonshot Factory

Learn from one of the foremost visionaries in tech and innovation as Ivo Stivoric, Google X – The Moonshot Factory, shares insights on the role of moonshot thinking in solving big sustainability challenges. Expect to be inspired by groundbreaking ideas and practical applications.

Explore real-world examples of companies that have transformed their supply chains to be more sustainable. Learn about innovative strategies, successes, and lessons learned from regional manufacturers including Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, ZOLL Medical Devices, and Benshaw Controls.

Hear from a diverse group of clean tech startups that are redefining what’s possible in the sustainability space. Learn about their breakthrough technologies, funding journeys, and how they’re addressing pressing environmental issues.

Join us as we delve into creating sustainable supply chains for manufacturing and technology.

Program Overview

8:15 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Networking Breakfast
Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast, while networking with fellow attendees.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Keynote Address: Bold Visions for a Sustainable Future
Speaker: Ivo Stivoric, Vice President, Google X – The Moonshot Factory
Learn from one of the foremost visionaries in tech and innovation as Ivo Stivoric shares insights on the role of moonshot thinking in solving big sustainability challenges. Expect to be inspired by groundbreaking ideas and practical applications.
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Morning Energizer: Speed Networking
Participate in a dynamic speed networking session designed to foster meaningful connections. Attendees will have the opportunity to quickly meet peers from across industries, sharing their interests in sustainability and collaboration.
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Supplier Excellence Panel: Driving Sustainable Supply Chains
Explore real-world examples of companies that have transformed their supply chains to be more sustainable. Learn about innovative strategies, successes, and lessons learned.
Panelists Include Representatives From: Dan Harmon, Program Manager for Corporate Sourcing, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products (MEPPI), Rob Bilger, Vice President of Operations, Zoll Medical Devices and Pete Morgan, President, Benshaw Controls
Moderator: Rebecca Lucore, RLucore Consulting (formerly Covestro)
Format: Panel discussion followed by a 10-minute interactive Q&A.
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Networking Break and Exhibition Walkabout
Use this time to stretch, grab a coffee, and visit exhibitor booths showcasing cutting-edge sustainable technologies and solutions. Meet representatives from participating companies and discover potential partnership opportunities.
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Clean Tech Innovation Panel: Startups Shaping Tomorrow
Hear from a diverse group of clean tech startups that are redefining what’s possible in the sustainability space. Learn about their breakthrough technologies, funding journeys, and how they’re addressing pressing environmental issues.
Startups Featured: Danelia Osio, Kloopify, George Skoptsov, H-Quest, Labit Chordin, Thar Energy, [Startup 4 TBA]
Introduction: Jeanne Barrett, Schneider Downs
Moderator: TBA
Format: Panel discussion followed by a 10-minute interactive Q&A.
11:45 a.m. | Forum Wrap-Up and Action Steps
Closing Remarks: Summarize the key takeaways from the forum and share actionable insights and next steps for participants to drive sustainability in their organizations.
Call to Action: Encourage attendees to continue the conversation and collaboration beyond the event.
11:50 a.m. | Forum Adjourns
Continue informal networking with peers or explore local dining options to keep the discussions going.

About the Keynote Speaker:

Ivo Stivoric, Vice President, Google X – The Moonshot Factory
Ivo Stivoric is a Vice President at X, the moonshot factory where he runs a portfolio of projects focused on radical new approaches to tackling climate, sustainability and justice issues. For the last nine years, Ivo has incubated dozens of moonshot technologies, projects and teams, while also forging strong partnerships with organizations outside of X to help bring these nascent ideas and technologies to life. Some of the Alphabet companies and projects to emerge from Ivo’s portfolio include moonshots for industrial robotics, connectivity, the electric grid, ocean health, the supply chain and waste.

Before joining X, Ivo was Vice President of Research and Development at Jawbone, where he delivered new consumer and healthcare applications for wearable and sensor technologies. Ivo has worked in the wearable computing space since 1991, including co founding BodyMedia alongside X’s Captain of Moonshots, Astro Teller. He has over 90 patents to his name and was recognized as one of 40 innovators building the foundation of the next-gen electronics industry by EE Times. He holds an M.S. in Interaction Design and a B.F.A in Industrial Design with a concentration in sculpture, both from Carnegie Mellon.

Cost:

Member and Catalyst Connection Client Price: $75 ($80 after November 1, $85 on-site)
Non-Member Price $225 ($230 after November 1, $235 on-site)
50% off for PTC member entrepreneurs, please contact Monica