2020 PLANET FORWARD SUMMIT
OCTOBER 8-10
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE 2020 SUMMIT:
In response to growing concerns and uncertainty regarding the spread of COVID-19, we have postponed the 2020 Planet Forward Summit, originally scheduled to take place April 2-3, here in Washington, D.C., at George Washington University.
We have consulted with senior leaders and health officials here at GW, as well as with faculty and administrators from our Consortium schools across the country as we made this decision.
While we are saddened to move the event, we are committed to proactively safeguarding our attendees by discouraging unnecessary health risks associated with travel.
For now, please hold October 8-10 in your calendars for the rescheduled 2020 Planet Forward Summit here at GW and online. These dates are subject to change given this ongoing public health crisis, but we hope will be sufficient for a future conference meeting.
Our Storyfest grand prize winners were announced on PlanetForward.org on April 3, 2020, as originally planned.
Please stay tuned for more updates to follow about our rescheduled Summit. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at 202-994-4037.
— Frank Sesno and the Planet Forward Team
CLIMATE CHANGE:
THE STORY OF OUR GENERATION
Climate change is the story of our generation, and what defines that story is how we tell it – and the action we take because of it.
All around the world, new voices are emerging as powerful changemakers who are running against the clock to prevent irreversible shifts to our global climate. These are the new activists, innovators, policymakers and others who inspire audiences to take action in their local communities.
But, how do they drive their audiences to this critical point?
At the 2020 Planet Forward Summit, learn how the best environmental change agents use storytelling to transform their audiences from passive listeners to engaged doers.
The Summit takes place April 2-3, 2020 at the Jack Morton Auditorium where we gather students and academics, as well as corporate leaders, scientists, journalists and more for high-impact learning and networking.
Register today to reserve your seat at the 2020 Planet Forward Summit.
GET INSPIRED
Learn why inspirational stories are the most motivational - and effective - to drive action.
GET EDUCATED
Learn the very best in communication techniques that you can apply immediately to your environmental stories.
GET MOBILIZED
Learn how you can create a movement for the planet on your campus and in your community.
GET CONNECTED
Connect with leading journalists, policymakers, innovators and more and apply for exclusive internship and job opportunities.
4 REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE SUMMIT
MEET THE SPEAKERS
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LODGING
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