
Who
Visionary leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, academicians, artists and policymakers join the annual World Woman Sustainability Agenda during the World Sustainability Day celebration in San Diego.
Why
The World Woman Sustainable Agenda calls for action to address the impact of climate change on women and girls, forging a gender-responsive plan for a sustainable future – a bold, transformative path forward.
when & WHERE
Thurs, Oct 26th, 2023
11:00 am -6:00 pm
UC San Diego Park & Market
1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101

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WORLD WOMAN FUTURE FORUM
SEPT 19, 2022
MICROSOFT, 11 TIMES SQ, NEW YORK

NORMAL IS OVER
CHANGE IS HERE
The “normal” era is done. Change is here for a sustainable planet that empowers women and girls.
Climate change affects women and girls in many ways. It’s time to demand radical transformation with gender-responsive policies, women’s leadership, equal resources, and inclusive decision-making.
Together, we can overcome challenges and create a planet that benefits everyone.
BOLD IDEAS for
sustainable FUTURE
World Woman Sustainability Agenda fosters collaboration and multistakeholder impact, redefining global responsibility and cooperation in pursuing a sustainable and gender-balanced future. With a focus on #EqualFuture, it aims to create a harmonious planet, flourishing economy, and peaceful world.

HER SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA
Sustainability & Gender Equality
Energy Equality & Just Transistion
Inclusive Innovation & Technology
Waste Management
& Circular Economy
Healthier
Planet
Green Building
Movement
Science
& Sustainability
Big Data
& ESG
headliners

TRACKS
IT'S TIME TO BUILD INCLUSIVE GREEN ECONOMY

CELEBRATE WORLD WOMAN HEROES
To recognize the important work and support extraordinary women heroes who have dedicated their lives to transforming the lives of women and children; have the courage to fight, the power to survive, and the leadership to inspire, they become the recipient of the World Woman Hero Awards. During the World Woman Sustainability Agenda will celebrate our heroes for their commitment to gender equality in a bold new way.
AGENDA
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Sarah AlegreWeekend Weather Anchor/Reporter, FOX 5 San Diego
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Rupa DashCEO, World Woman Foundation
Join our panel as we explore the intersection of women's health and planetary well-being. Discover innovative solutions and holistic strategies to reimagine women's health while nurturing a healthier planet.
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Cynthia Gyamfi-BannermanDepartment Chair, UC San Diego Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences · UC San Diego Health
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Shira Abeles SinghInfectious Disease Specialist Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Sustainability, UC San Diego
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Elle MariDirector of Urban Food Equity for the UC San Diego Center for Community Health
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Tia RossFounder, Nextlevel Vitality
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Sarah HassaineHead of Diversity & Inclusion, Resmed
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Megan CamaisaCo-founder Calidi Biotherapeutics
Engage with our leading women in tech in charge of equality and an inclusive future that fuels economic growth and sustainability for everyone. Gain wisdom from their trailblazing experiences, forging a path to a prosperous, equitable future in a bold new way.
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Zabrina JohalDirector Business Development and General Atomics
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Juli MoranManaging Director, Life Sciences, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
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Lee WillsChief Diversity Officer, ASML
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Paula SylviaProgram Director - Aquaculture & Blue Technology,Port of San Diego
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Marrianne WilliamsonPresidential Candidate
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Aayati Dash KarCo-Founder, Queendom Metaverse
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Noemi Otilla Osuna GallardoCommissioner. Commissioner's Term of Office. The California Energy Commission
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Genevieve ShiromaCommissioner, California Public Utilities
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Adria FoxCEO @C4GS-ZEDlife
In light of the ongoing energy transition, this discussion will lay the foundation for examining the proactive steps taken by the energy sector to achieve a sustainable global future by embracing electrification and digitization.
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Denise MelvilleHead of Sustainability, BMW, North America
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Courtney B. JenkinsVice President and General Manager and VP, Head of Distributed Energy Solutions, ENGIE North America
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Renée YarmyProgram Director, Maritime Sustainable Development, Port of San Diego
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Genevieve ShiromaCommissioner, California Public Utilities
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Andrea D. McGaryAdministrative Law Judge, California Public Utilities Commission
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Aurora WinsladeDirector of Sustainability, Edison International
Uncover the blueprint for crafting equitable and sustainable communities in this insightful panel discussion. Learn from experts who will share strategies, innovations, and best practices for designing a future where everyone thrives while safeguarding our planet.
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Diane MossChief Executive Officer · Project New Village
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Amani ShahCo-Founder, Second Serve
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Edna Patricia HernandezBinational Senior Advisor, ITJ
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Sister Maria MuhammadFounder, I Am Green
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Stacey Lankford PenningtonStrategic Advisor, World Woman Foundation Founder, SLP Urban Planning
Uncover the blueprint for crafting equitable and sustainable communities in this insightful panel discussion. Learn from experts who will share strategies, innovations, and best practices for designing a future where everyone thrives while safeguarding our planet.
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Louie Nguyen, CFAChief Investment Officer, Mission Driven Finance
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Stephanie HughesFinancial Advisor, Tax Financial Group
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Sheila Gujrathi, MDBiotech Executive, Physician Scientist
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Kristina YuArchitect, Educator, Leader
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Adriana Eguia AlanizRegional Vice President, Vesta Industrial Real Estate
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Morgan P. AppelAssistant Dean Education and Community Outreach Division of Extended Studies, UC San Diego
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Colleen FitzSimons, PMP, LEED AP+, GPRExecutive Director San Diego Green Building Council
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Denise Melville, Head of Sustainability, BMW, North AmericaWORLD WOMAN HERO
THE VENUE
UC SAN DIEGO PARK AND MARKET
Park & Market brings UC San Diego downtown—in a glorious new state of the art building in East Village. Here, experts, community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries will mingle and confer

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WHY ATTEND
GET INSPIRED.
GET EMPOWERED.
Surround yourself with savvy leaders with diverse backgrounds, passions, and pursuits for a day of dynamic exchanges and innovative business ideas. They’ll have you energized and empowered to build a thriving economy, sustainable planet and inclusive world women and girls.
GET EQUIPPED.
Have your most-pressing world challenges, concerns, and questions addressed in this open forum. You will receive practical advice, feasible solutions, and innovative ideas on how to fund, launch and solve humanity’s grand challenges that women and girls face around the world
IN SPOTLIGHT
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