Event poster for a climate summit in Maine, featuring mountains, trees, and a city skyline, with the text asking if we are ready for the future, scheduled for May 9th at Augusta Civic Center.

The Afternoon Conversations take place in two sessions. The first session begins at 1pm and the second session will begin at 2:45pm. Attendees have an option to choose one conversation in each session.

 1:00 pm     Choose One

 THE CRYSTAL BALL - WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE MAINE WE LOVE? How will climate change reshape the future of Maine’s weather, tourism, health, and natural resources?

CAN MAINE BECOME A CLIMATE-FRIENDLY LEADER? What could that mean for attracting and growing businesses and tourists?

CLIMATE MIGRATION It’s already begun, but what’s ahead, and are we ready?

2:45 pm      Choose One

 MAINE’S WORKFORCE What skills do we need for a sustainable, low-carbon economy?

 BECOMING THE SUSTAINABILITY LEADER IN YOUR  COMPANY   A conversation for sustainability directors and influencers

BUILDING THE GRID WE NEED    Is it possible to expand and modernize the electricity grid and electrify everything beyond a snail’s pace?

Collection of corporate logos grouped under sections labeled 'Heroes,' 'Leaders,' 'Champions,' and 'Stars,' including logos of Bangor Savings Bank, Central Maine Power, Unum, Hannaford, CIANBRO, Benchmark, Trane, Nautilus Solar, Androscoggin Bank, Great Plains Institute, L.L. Bean, Northern Light Health, Ramboll, Siemens, EcoMaine, Global Partners, Dirigo, Maine Community Foundation, Summit Natural Gas, ReVision Energy, FAME, CEI, Coastal Enterprises, Drummond Woudsum, Waypoint, GreenTech, and Woodard & Curran.

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