Climate Correction
October 3, 2019
8:00AM-6:00PM
Student Union
Pegasus Ballroom
Student Admission – $15.00
Educator Admission – $45.00
General Admission – $75.00
October 3, 2019
Student Union
About the event
Debating The Reality Of Climate Change Is History
VoLo Foundation, in partnership with the University of Central Florida, invites you to the Second Annual Climate Correction, a conference and expo dedicated to sharing and collaborating on climate change solutions. Last year’s event filled the auditorium with attendees eager to learn from industry experts, like David S. Vogel, Katharine Hayhoe, Alex Slocum, and many more. In 2019, prepare to be blown away by cutting edge research and innovation; join us where crisis and opportunity intersect. If you have an interest in renewable energy, sea-level rise, clean eating, and sustainable living this conference is for you.
Download this year’s booklet here!
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2019 Speakers & Panelists
The Industry's Top Leaders
Journalist and Senior Correspondent,
Telemundo Network - Sachamama
Director for Program in Atmospheric
Sciences, University of Georgia
State House Representative (D-47),
Florida House of Representatives
Director of Sustainability & Resilience,
City of Orlando
Senior Policy Advisor, Consultant,
Ocean Conservancy
Senior Strategic Director, Natural
Resources Defense Council
A Free event
Engagement & Art Expo
Want to get involved in climate solutions, but don’t know where to start? The Climate Correction (CC) Engagement and Art Expo is your answer. Join us at the CC2019 Expo, where you can engage in current conversations and resolutions with leading organizers, researchers, and businesses. Discover where your skills are needed and sign up to participate and accelerate real-world climate solutions. All this while finding inspiration for a sustainable future among the works of local artists.
This event is free and held from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM. Refreshments will be served.
Student Showcases
VoLo VISTA Award
$10,000
VISTA Award is for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Adaptation in climate solutions within Florida. VoLo is calling for proposals from undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time at any US college or university. Finalist individuals or teams will present their ideas at the Climate Correction conference.
Conference attendees will assist VoLo’s founders in determining the project that best drives positive change in climate solutions. The university affiliated with the winning project will receive a $10,000 gift from VoLo, to help the student(s) grow the project’s efforts.
The submission period has ended.
CC Artist Award
$750, $500, $250
At Climate Correction 2019, we are highlighting the visuals that inspire change. We believe that meaningful art can connect us with our senses and that the response can prompt action within communities.
The 2019 theme is “Present Issues, Future Solutions”. Submit your piece highlighting community or technology-based solutions, real or imagined. All mediums are accepted, including ceramics, digital, metalwork, recycled materials, photography, and beyond. We encourage student artists to use underlying messages and include environmental, social, and economic concepts that may often be overlooked.
The submission period has ended.
2019 Agenda
Schedule at a Glance
See the full program for this year’s conference, including the agenda, speakers, and breakout sessions.
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Registration and Breakfast
9:00AM - 9:35AM
Opening Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies Chris Castro, Conference organizers Abigail Axelrod and Yara Watson Colon
9:35AM - 10:05AM
Are We Experiencing A New Normal With Extreme Weather?
Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia Director for Program in Atmospheric Sciences
10:05AM - 10:30AM
Implications of Environmental Policy
Jennifer Morris and Sebastian Eastham, Research Scientists for Massachusetts Institute of Technology
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 11:45AM
Farm-to-Atmosphere: Visions of Zero Hunger and Climate Action Panel
Jack Beuttell, Co-founder & Board Member, Kunoa; COO, Indrio Brands
11:45AM - 12:45PM
Buffet Lunch by Arthur's Catering
12:15PM - 12:45PM
VoLo VISTA Award Panel (lunch session)
12:55PM - 1:00PM
Afternoon Session Announcements
1:00PM - 6:00PM
Climate Correction Engagement and Art Expo Opens
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Breakout Session A
2:15PM - 2:45PM
Break
2:45PM - 3:45PM
Breakout Session B
3:45PM - 4:15PM
Break
4:15PM - 4:25PM
Set Your Goals
Thais Lopez Vogel, VoLo Foundation Trustee and Co-founder
4:25PM - 4:30PM
Award Presentations
4:30PM - 5:00PM
Keynote - Climate Change and the Global Community
Vanessa Hauc, Journalist and Senior Correspondent, Telemundo Network; Co-founder, Sachamama
5:00PM
Closing remarks
6:00PM
Climate Correction Engagement and Art Expo Closes
2018
Testimonials
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Climate Program Manager Rod Braun discussed strategies for carbon mitigation using nature-based solutions at the Climate Correction conference in Orlando. Green solutions can provide emission reductions needed to keep global temps under 2˚C by 2030. #ClimateCorrection2018
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Being part of the solutions for climate change starts with ideas that foster conversations and lead to bigger and better ideas. The Climate Correction conference and expo puts bright minds in the same room to stimulate critical thinking to solve Earth's greatest challenges. | Toxicity, Elemental Impact.
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Press from #ClimateCorrection2018 continues to reach millions. Check out this segment from @TeamTelemundo_ and the stunning interview with our #cofounder @VogelLopez. Follow link to see entire video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N70jeNHE1s
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The Climate Corrections conference was a premier solutions-based networking and learning opportunity. This conference was a powerful day bringing together leading voices to inspire us all to be the best climate heroes we can be.
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“To the youth: Use your voice, your vote, your pursestring” wise words from @Yoca1000 at #ClimateCorrection2018 @UCF @VoLoFoundation
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Great #Climate Correction conference hosted by the VoLo Foundation & @UCF We have solutions and can do better and not a minute too soon! #ClimateChange is here and we need #action and #solutions @IDEAStweetsUs @castroideas @citizensclimate @CLEOInstitute #Floridastrong
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Being at the Climate Correction Expo was eye-opening for me. I appreciate that panelists could speak so candidly about the real effects of climate change and tangible ways we can all be part of the solution.
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Location
UCF Student Union
Pegasus Grand Ballroom
12715 Pegasus Dr.
Orlando, FL 32816
Parking passes will be provided to campus visitors. Instructions will be emailed to all attendees via Eventbrite prior to October 3.
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