Videos

What does resilience look like when it’s rooted in the land itself? On the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, former Governor Frank Keating joins his son Chip Keating for a deeply personal conversation on leadership, legacy, and land stewardship. As Oklahoma recovers from one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history, this keynote explores how the state’s traditions of courage, conservation, and community are shaping a new model for responding to environmental threats. Together, they reflect on the lessons of tragedy and triumph—how rebuilding isn’t just about structures, but about protecting the people and places we call home.

Can ocean innovation unlock Earth’s next great leap? From space stations to seafloors, explore the parallels between exploring outer space and protecting inner space. Discover how space tech is being adapted for ocean research, how underwater habitats are reshaping marine science, and how the final frontier may begin beneath the waves.

Swadhin Behera, Director of the Applications Laboratory at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, discusses advancements in weather and climate prediction, the crucial role of ocean data and AI in improving forecasts, challenges in reliable weather predictions, and his vision to create accessible digital tools for sustainable ocean management.

Oceanographer Ray Schmitt explains how he founded Salient Predictions to revolutionize rainfall and temperature forecasting using ocean surface salinity and how it’s improving weather predictions crucial for agriculture and energy.

Alexander “Sandy” MacDonald, author of “American Supergrid” and Chip Comins, CEO of AREI, discuss building a nationwide high-voltage direct current supergrid to reliably connect renewable wind and solar energy across the U.S.

Tim Gallaudet, Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and Former NOAA Administrator, discusses the critical importance of ocean exploration, conservation efforts, and science-based climate dialogue to protect our oceans.

Bill Brandt, Director of Strategic Integration at ASU Lightworks, addresses massive forest fire risks in the U.S. and explores how Arizona State University and the American Renewable Energy Institute are pioneering a circular economy.

Tonia Moya, Board of Directors, Green Cross International, discusses the organization’s founding, its mission for global environmental security, and how international collaboration is key for a sustainable future.

William Bridge, CEO of Global Green USA, explores the impactful global collaboration between Global Green, Green Cross International, and EarthX, highlighting their work rebuilding communities after climate disasters, advancing environmental solutions, and empowering diverse leaders through the Earth Day Women’s Summit.

Discover how Jeremy McCain, CEO of Ocean Currency Network, is revolutionizing ocean conservation by assigning financial value to nature’s ecosystem services and enabling island nations to monetize and protect their marine environments.

Sally Ann Ranney, Co-Founder & Chair of Global Choices, explains how the women-led nonprofit is fighting to protect the fragile central Arctic Ocean from industrial threats.

Henk Rogers, Founder of the Blue Planet Foundation and The Tetris Company, shares his journey from a life-threatening heart attack to leading Hawaii’s pioneering efforts for 100% renewable energy by 2045.

Climate scientist Roxy Matthew Cole discusses how changing monsoon patterns and rising sea levels driven by human-induced climate change are disrupting South Asia’s water security and agriculture.

Pat Wood, CEO of Hunt Energy Network, discusses how integrating flexible power storage, decentralized microgrids, and backup generation supports a cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable Texas grid.

Sid Miller, Texas Agricultural Commissioner and eighth-generation farmer and rodeo champion, discusses the evolution to Agriculture 3.0 and emphasizes the vital role farmers have as stewards of the land.

Troy Swope, Co-Founder of Terram Lab, discusses their mission to remove harmful chemicals and plastics from food packaging by developing plant-based, compostable coatings that support circularity and regenerative farming.

Mindahi Bastida, Founder of The Earth Elders, emphasizes the urgent need to restore ancestral wisdom and reciprocity with Mother Earth by reconnecting with nature, embracing collective responsibility, honoring indigenous knowledge, and fostering a spiritual, respectful relationship with the planet.

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, renowned guitarist turned Department of Defense consultant, shares how his musical creativity and nonlinear thinking have influenced defense innovation, how advancing nuclear energy is the way forward, and the importance of collaboration and unity in finding sustainable solutions.

Ketan Patel and Jon Miller explain how Force for Good is driving collaboration between financial institutions, governments, and innovators to direct global capital towards scaling profitable solutions that can achieve 90% of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Brands Founder, KoAnn Skrzyniarz, shares insights from 20 years of driving business innovation for environmental and social good.

Renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle reveals the vast unknowns of the ocean’s critical role in sustaining life and climate, warns of human-driven ocean degradation, and urges valuing nature beyond profit to ensure a sustainable future for our planet.