We invite all EarthX attendees to experience The Environmental Experience at EarthX this year.

With over 150 speakers across 8 stages, the event will feature tiny homes, an EV showcase, and a wide range of demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities.

Your EarthX badge grants you free admission. Additionally, complimentary entry is available for anyone who uses the Rotary code when registering specifically for The Environmental Experience.

 

 

Monday, April 20

Opening & Morning Sessions

9:00 AM — Where Capital Is Missing: Underfunded Climate Sectors with Near‑Term Demand (Amy Henry, Thomas Tougaard, Rick Davis, Springna Zhao) — Stage 6
10:00 AM — From Idea to Investable: What Incubators Look for in Successful Startups (Thomas Henry, Adam Schlenger, Karen Jensen) — Stage 6
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Oceans Documentary (David Attenborough) — Stage 4
11:00 AM — The Great Wealth Transition (Jackie Moe, Kelci Zile) — Stage 6

Afternoon Program

1:00 PM — Opening Remarks (Barry Rassin) — Stage 1
1:30 PM — Asian Chamber of Texas (Mohammed Farshori) — Stage 1
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM — Raise the Round Startup Showcase — Stage 7
1:30 PM — The Positive Environmental Impact of Plant‑Based Foods (Mike S.) — Stage 3
2:00 PM — MOU: Asian Chamber & USGCC (Michelle Thatcher) — Stage 1
2:30 PM — Amplify Your Impact by Driving Strategic AI Adoption (Kathleen D’Angelo) — Stage 1
3:00 PM — The 4‑7‑8‑17 Program: A Framework for Sustainable Performance & Well‑Being (Sophia D’Angelo) — Stage 1
3:30 PM — Nepal Medics (Patrick Bancke) — Stage 1
4:00 PM — Rotary VIP Presentations — Stage 1
4:30 PM — One Million Drops: East Meets West – A Rotary Partnership — Stage 1

Evening

5:30 PM — Coming Days Preview (Wade Nomura) — Stage 1
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Braver Angels Community Debate: Climate Solutions from Communities — Stage 4
6:00 PM — Barry Rassin Keynote — Stage 1

Tuesday, April 21

Early Afternoon

1:00 PM — Reforestation Guatemala (Wade Nomura) — Stage 1
1:30 PM — The Blue Carbon Gold Mine: Why Mangroves Matter (Serge Dedina) — Stage 1
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM — Braver Angels Community Debate: Nuclear Power & Climate — Stage 4
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Tijuana River Project (Jenny Parker, Fay Crevoshay, Marko Kärkkäinen, Serge Dedina) — Stage 1

Concurrent Sessions & Panels

1:00 PM — Carbon Revenue Opportunities for Private Landowners (Pete Compton) — Stage 3
1:30 PM — Renewable Energy Panel — Stage 4
2:00 PM — Democracy on the Line: EPR & Civic Policy Updates — Stage 4
2:30 PM — Ocean Health Panel — Stage 4
3:00 PM — India Perspective (H.E. Kithsiri Athulathmudali) — Stage 1
3:30 PM — Mexico River Projects (Bricia ElAwar) — Stage 1

Late Afternoon & Evening

4:00 PM — Rotary Reef (Steve Bender, Sophia D’Angelo) — Stage 1
4:30 PM — Circular Economy: Reducing Waste & Reusing Resources — Stage 4
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM — Youth Leadership Program — Stage 1
5:30 PM — African Diaspora Panel — Stage 4
5:30 PM — Closing Remarks (Tracy Stayton) — Stage 6

Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)

Midday

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Oceans Documentary — Stage 4

Early Afternoon Highlights

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM — Across the Aisle: Governing in a Defining Decade (Nathan Johnson, Drew Darby; Moderator: Tsion Amari) — Stage 1
1:30 PM — Soil Health and Food Security Panel — Stage 5
2:00 PM — Fireside Chat: Rotary & Braver Angels (Barry Rassin, Maury Giles) — Stage 1
2:00 PM — Lunch Out of Landfills (Joe Richardson) — Stage 6

Thematic Panels & Talks

2:30 PM — Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Elections (Maia Cook, Matt Howerton) — Stage 1
2:30 PM — Gamifying Sustainability (Danny Sudman) — Stage 4
3:00 PM — Regenerative Agriculture Panel — Stage 5
3:00 PM — The Fight Against Climate Change in Guatemala (Ángel Lavarreda) — Stage 7

Closing Sessions

3:30 PM — Rotary Xperience Awards — Stage 1
4:00 PM — Misinformation, Media & the Environment (Anahita Dalmia) — Stage 1
4:30 PM — Reflection Roundtable: Our Greatest Environmental Opportunity — Stage 5
5:00 PM — Closing Remarks (Barry Rassin, Wade Nomura) — Stage 1