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Register: Kansas City Symposium

Register: Kansas City Symposium
Original Event Date:
September 19, 2024
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19/9/2024

2024 Kansas City Symposium presented by Green Sports Alliance

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‍Click here to DOWNLOAD the Impact Report

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Where: CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO

When: Thursday, September 19th from 8AM to 5PM

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The Green Sports Alliance is hosting a Symposium focusing on the Built Environment and Energy Decarbonization at the groundbreaking CPKC Stadium, home of the KC Current and the world’s first dedicated stadium to women’s sports. Join us in Kansas City, the hub of many major architect firms building sports stadiums in the US.  

This one-day workshop will highlight our Building for the Next Generation Playbook and our Energy Decarbonization Playbook, explore the latest innovations, and feature industry-leading experts and boundary-pushing projects.

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‍Programming Agenda:

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Location: Pitch Club

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Registration & Refreshments

8:00 am - 8:30 am

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Exhibitor Booths

8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Programming begins

Green Sports Alliance Introduction

8:30 am - 8:35 am

  • Roger McClendon- Executive Director, Green Sports Alliance

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Welcome to Kansas City

8:39  am to 8:54 am

  • Diana Dehm- EMCEE 
  • Cecilia Tapia- Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Region 7 EPA

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Kicking off the KC Symposium

8:55 am - 9:05 am

  • Stefanie Tomlin, General Manager, CPKC Stadium

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Commit to Early Excellence

9:07 am - 9:37 am

  • Scott Jenkins- Former Board Chair, Green Sports Alliance
  • Andrew Kesel- Director of Architecture, Generator Studio
  • Sara Greenwood- Principal, Greenwood Consulting
  • Cassie Morrison- Senior Project Manager, JE Dunn Construction
  • Andrea Mulvany- Operations Director, Venue Sector, Henderson Engineers

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Demonstrating Leadership in the Built Environment

9:39 am to 10:09 am

  • Dawn Brown- Sr. Manager of Stadium Tours, Education, & Sustainability
  • Chris DeVolder- Senior Principal, Director of Sports, Rec, & Entertainment, HOK
  • Carlie Bullock-Jones- Founder & Principal, Ecoworks Studio

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Networking break

10:09 am to 10:29 am

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The Right Time to Select the Right Turf

10:30 am to 10:35 am

  • Rob Mitchell- Vice President of Business Development, AstroTurf Corporation
  • Diana Dehm- EMCEE

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Ensure Maximum Benefit to the Local Community

10:38 am to 11:08 am

  • Maria Sapienza- Director of Analytics and Planning Operations, Chicago Cubs
  • Courtney Mueller- Director of Public Engagement, St. Louis City SC

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ROI in Energy Efficiencies

11:11 am to 11:41 am

  • Jason Stone- Vice President of Stadium & Site Operations, Kraft Sports & Entertainment
  • Jason Clark- Managing Director, Built Environment, 3R Sustainability
  • Avignon Greene- Architect, Senior Associate, POPULOUS

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LUNCH

11:40 am to 12:35 pm (55 minutes)

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1st round of Breakouts

12:45 pm to 1:15 pm (30 minutes)

2nd round of Breakouts 

1:25 pm to 1:55 pm (30 minutes)

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Breakout 1: Smart Energy Management (Pitch Club)

  • Ian McDoom- Director of Engineering, Chase Center / Golden State Warriors
  • Claire Miller- Microgrid Solutions Architect, Schneider Electric

Breakout 2: Built For the Future (Aux Locker Room)

  • Elaine Aye, Strategic Advisor, Sustainability, RWDI
  • Brandon Hamilton- Vice President of Stadium Operations & Facilities, Kansas City Chiefs

Breakout 3: Decarbonizing Turf (Southwest Sidelines Club)

  • Brock Wilson- Director of Sales & Marketing, Mid-America Sports Construction
  • Kirk Grego- Owner, Mid-America Sports Construction

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Renovate Sustainably

2:05 pm to 2:35pm

  • Ashley Gladney- Sustainability Program Manager, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
  • Gabrielle Fleming, SSI & Sustainability Manager, APTIM
  • Erica Muhlenbruch- Senior Interior Designer, Perkins&Will

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Kansas City Leadership

2:40 pm to 3:10 pm

  • Scott Jenkins- Former Board Chair, Green Sports Alliance
  • Brandon Hamilton- Vice President of Stadium Operations & Facilities, Kansas City Chiefs
  • Courtney Shivers- Account Manager, Partnerships Marketing, Kansas City Royals
  • Mark Handler- Corporate Partnerships, Sporting KC
  • Josh Blackford- General Manager, Sporting KC

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Closing Remarks

3:12 pm to 3:17 pm

  • Aileen McManamon, Board Chair, Green Sports Alliance

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Closing Performance

3:19 pm to 3:30 pm

  • AY Young, CEO, Battery Tour
  • Mimi Nichole, Singer, Battery Tour
  • Angel Gibson, Artist, Battery Tour
  • Andrew Boydston, Artist, Battery Tour

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STADIUM TOUR (limited to 20 spots)

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

  • Lead by Scott Jenkins, Former GM of CPKC Stadium

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HAPPY HOUR in SouthWest Sideline Club

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm 

  • 1 drink ticket per attendee for wine and beer
  • Cash and carry 

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“Triangle Tour” (continued networking) optional 

5:00 pm +

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Kansas City Current ticket on September 20th at the Group Rate!

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