Media Registration
Attention media professionals! You don't want to miss the opportunity to be part of the discussion toward a more resilient future. Join us at the ICR Conference, where the focus is on building resilient communities and scalable solutions.
This year's ICR25 theme, "Partner, Accelerate, Launch," calls on leaders and innovators to join forces, accelerate real solutions and successfully launch these groundbreaking solutions. Join us to spotlight the urgent need for scalable innovations in addressing the impacts of growing challenges in resiliency.
Submit your registration request today to be the first to report on the latest advancements that are making our planet healthier and more sustainable. We look forward to having you with us!
Technical Program Overview
Media professionals are invited to review the ICR technical program and learn more about a gathering of the brightest minds in sustainability, mitigation, and adaptation. The event features keynote speeches, platform and poster presentations, as well as panel discussions.
Program Themes
| ADAPTATION | ||||
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| Investing in Resilient Infrastructure | Risk Assessment for Government, Commercial, Civilian Resilience | Transitioning Nature-based Solutions (to Market) | Innovative Technologies for Resilience | Prioritizing Resilience: Policy, Collaboration, and Environmental Impacts |
| MITIGATION | ||||
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| Market Mechanisms (technology & process) for Carbon Neutrality | Solutions for Challenges to Health | Carbon Capture & Storage: Scaling | Investing in Future Energy Solutions | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Resiliency |
| SUSTAINABILITY | ||||||
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| Entrepreneurship in Sustainability | Water and Air Quality Technologies | Nutrition, Food Security, and Agriculture | Strategies for a Successful Sustainable Economy | Translating Science into Effective Policy & Community Acceptance | Critical Materials | Global Deployments in the Age of Research Security |
ICR25 Keynote Speakers and Panelists
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Johan Bergenas
Senior Vice President of Oceans at World Wildlife FundJohan leads a diverse team and global programming cutting across ocean health, climate resilience, and environmental security in the Arctic, Eastern Pacific, Asia-Pacific, and Southwest Indian Ocean, markets and finance, and technology and innovation. Prior to joining WWF, Johan worked for Paul Allen’s Vulcan, representing the organization in Washington, DC, and working globally to develop, launch, and scale science, technology, environmental, and national security programs. Johan has co-founded and served as CEO of a technology start-up, and he has also led programming at the intersection of the environment, national security, and technology at the Stimson Center and the Monterey Institute. -
Nancy J. Balkus, P.E., SES
Deputy Assistant Secretary, the Air Force for Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, Headquarters U.S. Air ForceNancy J. Balkus, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Infrastructure, Energy and Environment, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia. She provides executive leadership on all matters pertaining to formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets for Air Force built and natural infrastructure, environmental, and installation energy. These include facility management, military construction, utilities privatization, energy security, contingency energy, and environmental compliance and restoration. -
Zeshan Muhammedi
Founder and Managing Partner at MBX CapitalZeshan is founder and Managing Partner of MBX Capital, a $100M early-stage firm focused on human and environmental health. Current areas of interest include: applied AI in healthcare, advanced materials, computational chemistry, brain science, and environmental remediation. -
Dr. Rene LeBlanc
Vice President, Growth and Product Strategy, Lithium AmericasDr. Rene LeBlanc has 21 years of experience in a variety of development and production operations as well as commercial experience in supply chain development for the energy storage industry. He joined Lithium Americas after managing efforts to develop the critical materials for Tesla Inc’s battery supply chain, and more than a decade of production operations for FMC Corporation’s Lithium Division. Rene earned his Bachelors and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina. -
Mark Lauby
Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)Mark G. Lauby is the senior vice president and chief engineer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Mr. Lauby joined NERC in January 2007 and has held several positions. Prior to joining NERC, Mr. Lauby worked for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for 20 years. Mr. Lauby began his electric industry career in 1979 at the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool in Minneapolis, Minnesota. -
Nelson Yip
Director of Strategic Planning (Resilience and Sustainability), Con EdisonNelson Yip has nearly 25 years of experience in utility operations, engineering, planning and energy policy. He is shaping Con Edison’s resiliency plans and clean energy and sustainability strategy. As director of Strategic Planning, he advises senior leaders and their teams on building safe, reliable, clean and resilient infrastructure. He fosters innovative, sustainable and industry-leading solutions, while enabling effective decision-making and considering equity. -
Justin Philpott
Partner and Patent Attorney, Banner WitcoffJustin helps clients protect inventions across a wide range of technologies, from wireless communications and TVs, to agrivoltaics and EVs. As a member of the Intellectual Property Owners Association he has served as panel moderator for its Green IP Committee, and he was named as a “Voice for a Green Future” by Sagacious IP in its 2024 GREEN100 Report. Prior to joining Banner Witcoff, Justin was a patent agent and patent attorney at Jones Day and a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Justin has a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rutgers University and a law degree from Georgetown University.
Past Speakers and Panelists
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Richard W. Spinrad, Ph.D.
Under Secretary of Commerce, Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA AdministratorRichard (Rick) W. Spinrad, Ph.D., was sworn in on June 22, 2021 as the under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and the 11th NOAA administrator. Dr. Spinrad is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the agency and its over 12,000 employees, including developing NOAA’s portfolio of products and services to address the climate crisis, enhancing environmental sustainability and fostering economic development, and creating a more just, equitable, diverse and inclusive NOAA workforce. -
Franco Amalfi
Director, Sustainability Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships - North America, CapgeminiFranco is a sustainability expert and digital transformation global thought leader with more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of sustainability and digital transformation. He is currently the director of sustainability strategic partnerships and initiatives for Capgemini. He is responsible for working with hyperscalers and climate techs to bring to market innovative sustainability solutions to customers in all industries in North America. Prior to joining Capgemini, Franco was the Head of Sustainability Strategy, Global Public Sector for Google Cloud. -
John Conger
President of Conger Strategies and Solutions, LLCJohn Conger is President of Conger Strategies and Solutions, Director Emeritus of the Center for Climate and Security, Senior Advisor to the Council on Strategic Risks, Senior Advisor to the International Military Council on Climate and Security, and a Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors. -
Sherri Goodman
Senior Fellow, Environmental Change & Security Program and Polar Institute, Woodrow Wilson International CenterSherri Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program and Polar Institute, and Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security, is credited with educating a generation of U.S. military and government officials about the nexus between climate change and national security, using her famous coinage, “threat multiplier,” to fundamentally reshape the national discourse on the topic. Sherri serves as Vice Chair of the Secretary of State's International Security Advisory Board and on the EXIM Bank's Council on Climate. -
Anthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist, Lecturer, and Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, the Yale School of the EnvironmentAnthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D. is the founder and Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. He is an internationally recognized expert on public climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy support, and behavior, and the psychological, cultural, and political factors that shape them and conducts research globally, including in the United States, China, India, and Brazil. -
Ben Reinke
Vice President of Global Business Development, X-energyAs Vice President of Global Business Development, Dr. Reinke leads the Business Development organization at X-energy and is responsible for end-to-end commercial reactor business development and sales – strategy and marketing, analytics, organizational management, customer relationship development, contract negotiations, capture management, and early-phase project management. -
Mónika Serrano
Resilience Program Manager, Turner Construction CompanyMónika Serrano leads Turner Construction's resilience program and brings 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Passionate about addressing climate change, she actively promotes climate adaptation in the built environment. Mónika serves on the Board of Advisors for the National Institute of Building Sciences, is a member of the ASTM Property Resilience Assessment task force, and contributes to the LEED v5 Resilience Working Group.
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