Why You Should Attend Our EMA IMPACT Summit

EMA IMPACT, a premier two-day sustainable business Summit in Los Angeles, is about the tremendous potential of a green economy. IMPACT covers every aspect of getting game-changing innovations to the public as quickly as possible. From scientists and entrepreneurs with actionable solutions to corporate leaders ready to implement and influencers eager to raise awareness, IMPACT is the only green business summit where you'll find every critical element in one room. At IMPACT, we challenge our exclusive group of attendees to network, brainstorm and develop plans that will help our planet, health, and economy.

Are you ready to be part of the solution?

“Run-of-the-mill sustainability conferences are everywhere. Nowhere else but IMPACT will you find such a unique confluence of business, academia, the public sector, and Hollywood influencers.”

Doug Coleman

Mobility Services, Digital Transformation & Mobility, Toyota Motor North America

More than a Lecture

The two-day sustainable green business summit includes leaders and change-makers from the business, environment, education, and entertainment industries. **At IMPACT, you can expect to make connections with CEOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, scientists, influencers, artists, and more.** Pretty much everyone you need to get a significant innovation to the public will be in the room.

What Happens at IMPACT

IMPACT includes keynote speeches, one-on-one conversations with thought leaders, panel discussions, networking activities, and six presentations vying for the title of EMA Future Innovator of the Year and a $50,000 grant.

EMA’s Future Innovator of the Year Challenge

2019 Winner

Learn more

“EMA IMPACT Summit is a powerful forum for entertainment, businesses, and tech leaders.”

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks

President & CEO, Earth Friendly Products, maker of ECOS

“The event was nothing short of spectacular.”

“Innovation is really what we need more of in this world,” -Jaden Smith

“Solutions from Jaden and the other speakers at the IMPACT Summit are more needed than ever.”

“The show itself proved to be a mix of emotional calls to action.”

“The EMA IMPACT Summit brings together passionate, innovative leaders sharing the most current solutions for making the world a better place. This is a can't miss event for everyone who cares about the environment and our planet.”

Georgetown, Texas Mayor Dale Ross

Presenting Sponsor

2019 Event Sponsors

Biossance / City National Bank, an RBC company / Diamond Producers Association
EcoPod / Earth Friendly Products, maker of ECOS / Friedman Family Charitable Trust
H&M / John Paul Mitchell Systems / JUST Water / Kellogg Garden Products
LAcarGUY Family of Dealerships / LADWP / Montage International / Santa Rita / Star Waggons

“The EMA IMPACT Summit renewed my hope for the planet.”

T. A. Barron
Author and Earth Advocate

2019 Program Overview

Day 1: May 29th

9:00am
BREAKFAST/REGISTRATION
9:50am
WELCOME REMARKS
Debbie Levin, CEO, Environmental Media Association

Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Montage International
10:00am
PANEL - How Does Your Garden Grow?
How the EMA School Garden Program is growing eco-stewards
Moderated by: Lance Bass
Participants: Kerri Eich, Rob Herring, Kathy Kellogg Johnson & Jennifer Nickerson
10:30am
PANEL - Go Green Make Green $
Has consumer demand created a new era of corporate responsibility
Moderated by: Mike Sullivan
Participants: Elena Carretero, Joey Gonzalez, Catherine Gore & Shara Ticku
11:00am
NETWORKING BREAK
11:20am
CONVERSATION - Rise Up!
The youth movement is fighting climate change
Moderated by: Karrueche Tran
Partcipants:
Genesis Butler, Kendrick Eagle & Jamie Margolin
11:40am
PRESENTING SPEAKER
Doug Coleman, Mobility Services, Digital Transformation & Mobility, Toyota Motor North America
12:00pm
LUNCH
1:00pm
Address by Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti
1:15pm
PANEL - Our Most Precious Stone
What the diamond industry is doing to preserve our natural resources
Moderator: Melissa Magsaysay

Partcipants: Emmanuelle Chriqui, Kristina Buckley & Karla Welch
1:45pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tom Szaky, CEO, TerraCycle & Loop
2:05pm
PANEL - Waste Not
How the business community can solve our global waste crisis
Moderated by: Tom Szaky
Participants:
Shannon Bart, Fernando Nilo, Henry Pino, Kate Wilson & Mark Yamauchi
2:35pm
NETWORKING BREAK
2:50pm
CONVERSATION - The Why
Authentic legislation and how to fight for your beliefs
Mark Gold & Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
3:10pm
CONVERSATION - Save Our Winters
Can winter sports survive climate change
Moderated by: Robert O’Connor
Participants:
Chris Davenport, Phil Graves & Maura Olivos
3:30pm
NETWORKING BREAK
3:45pm
PART 1 - Future Innovator of the Year Challenge
JUDGES: Debbie Levin, David Margulies, Mike Sullivan, Drew FitzGerald, Angus Mitchell & Mark Yamauchi
 
WELCOME RECEPTION

Day 2: May 30th

9:20am
BREAKFAST
9:35am
INTRO –
Shay Sethi, CEO, ambercycle
9:40am
PANEL - Deconstructing Fashion
Changing clothes through sustainable fashion innovations
Moderated by: Malin Akerman
Participants: Diana Amini, Erik Bang & Emily Scarlett
10:10am
CONVERSATION - Healthy Planet Healthy People
How climate change is impacting our health
Introduced by: Wendie Malick
Participants: Dr. Jay Lemery & Gina McCarthy
10:30am
NETWORKING BREAK
10:40am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Marianne Williamson, 2020 Presidential Candidate
11:10am
PANEL - Women Entrepreneurs Kicking Ass
The challenges and rewards of starting a sustainable business while being a mom
Moderated by: Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
Participants: Alexx Monkarsh, Sarah Wright Olsen, Anna Schafer, Amy Smart & Marci Zaroff
11:40am
CONVERSATION - Precious Plastic
Re-imagining plastic waste
Jaden Smith & Dave Hakkens
12:00pm
LUNCH
1:05pm
PANEL - IMPACT Investing
Why investing in our green economy is investing in your future as well
Moderated by: Garrett Melby
Participants: Clay Dumas, Dipendar Saluja, Johanna Wolfson & Mohammed Zia
1:35pm
SPEAKER
David H. Wright, LADWP, General Manager
1:45pm
CONVERSATION - The Water Box
Safe drinking water – Flint and beyond
Moderated by: Debbie Levin
Participants: Jaden Smith & Drew FitzGerald
2:10pm
NETWORKING BREAK
2:20pm
PANEL - Enviro Hollywood Superstars
The power of content educating the global audience
Moderated by: Constance Zimmer
Participants: Paul Baribault, Bill Gerber, Jonathan King, Debbie Levin & Kevin Reilly
2:50pm
INTRO - EMA Future Innovator of the year Challenge
Swarnav Pujari, CEO, Touchlight Innovations
2:55pm
PART 2 - Future Innovator of the Year Challenge Finals