Location: Please note this joint event takes place at Greentown Labs, 4200 San Jacinto, in the Ion District.

Greentown Labs and the Ion present a fireside chat and networking event to discuss climate change and its impact on communities of color.

Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including communities of color. Experts, innovators, entrepreneurs and the public will come together to discuss the ways in which climate change is impacting communities and to explore potential solutions.

In addition to the fireside chat and networking reception, local startups will be on hand to display and discuss the solutions they are working on to this global issue.

Who should attend

Community members interested in climate change and solutions

Entrepreneurs and corporate innovators interested in the energy transition

Government agencies

Non-profit organizations

Agenda

5:30 p.m. Networking and visit tables

6:00 p.m. Panel Begins

7:00 p.m. Networking and visit tables

7:30 p.m. Event concludes

Moderator:

Herb Lozano, DEI Sr. Program Manager, Greentown Labs

Panelists include:

Kenneth Williams, CEO, GROW: Green Resources & Opportunities Workforce

Jhana Porter, Founder + CEO at frakktal

BlackStreet is a month-long series of Black History Month events in the Ion District to celebrate and spotlight the contributions of Black innovators.

Parking Instructions

Visitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 San Jacinto Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot, located in front of the Greentown Labs building