2025 Fall Symposium Registration
Think and Do: Climate Challenges and Solutions | October 1 - 2, 2025
James B. Hunt Jr. Library | Duke Energy Hall
NOTE: AS OF SEPTEMBER 25TH, WE INVITE YOU TO REGISTER FOR OUR TALKS/SESSIONS, BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO GUARANTEE FOOD/REFRESHMENTS FOR YOU THIS CLOSE TO THE EVENT. We welcome you to enjoy the food if there is enough.
Join the KIETS Climate Leaders Program for our 2025 Fall Symposium highlighting climate challenges and solutions.
All symposium sessions, poster presentations, and the innovation showcase are held in Duke Energy Hall located on the second floor of James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State University's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Thanks to generous support from NC State University’s Sustainability Fund, R.L. Rabb Science and Society Symposia endowment, Eastman Chemical, and the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science, there is no cost to attend this symposium.
To ensure responsible use of funds, notify Catherine Cole (crcole@ncsu.edu) of any cancellations as soon as possible, but no later than September 21, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Wednesday October 1, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 am | Workshop Registration Opens |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Communications Workshop |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Lunch (for workshop participants only) |
| 12:30 pm | Registration Opens, Poster set-up |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Keynote Speaker – Georgann Eubanks and Donna Campbell |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Facilitated Table Discussions on Communications |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Networking Break |
| 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Panel 1: Sustainable Proteins |
| 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm | Climate Leaders Program Lightning Talks |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Poster Session and Reception |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Innovation Showcase and Reception |
Thursday October 2, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:15 am – 8:55 am | Registration and Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Panel 2: Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery |
| 10:30 am – 10:45 am | Networking Break |
| 10:45 am – 11:45 am | Keynote Speaker – Costa Samaras |
| 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm | Lunch with Themed Tables |
| 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Panel 3: City Design and Tourism |
| 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm | Networking Break |
| 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Panel 4: Energy Grids |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Reception |