LMU Innovation Symposium
Shaping the ClimateTech Transformation
March 21, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Exploring the transformative power of technology and innovation in addressing climate change, advancing AI, and leveraging data analytics.
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Keynotes & Panels
Keynote - Harnessing Technology for Climate Action
Join Clément Cid, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Mitico, as he explores how cutting-edge technology can combat climate change through innovative carbon capture solutions. Discover the challenges and opportunities in driving sustainable progress and achieving carbon neutrality.
Clément Cid, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO - Mitico
Panel 1 - Innovations in ClimateTech: Bridging Technology and Sustainability
Delve deeper into the innovations driving the climate tech sector. This panel will explore the latest research advancements in technology that are addressing climate change and promoting sustainability.
Clément Cid, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO - Mitico
CJ Kim, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - UCLA
Eric Lee, Senior Vice President - Aligned Climate Capitol
David Packer, Founder and Chief Innovator, WAE | Hydrogen On-Demand & AI-Energy Systems
Moderated by Eric Strauss, President's Professor of Biology - LMU; Founding Executive Director of the LMU Center for Urban Resilience (CURes)
Panel 2 - AI and ClimateTech: Innovations and Impact
This panel will discuss the latest innovations in AI that are driving climate technology and the data behind it. Panelists will share insights on how AI is being used to develop sustainable solutions, improve environmental monitoring, and enhance climate resilience.
Rajit Gadh, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science
Kayvon Moshiri - Ventures Associate, Plug and Play Tech Center
Sourav Roy, Vice President - Speridian Technologies
Chris Stern, Head and Managing Director, Trimble Ventures
Moderated by Ana Mangal, Clinical Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics - LMU College of Business Administration
Panel 3 - The Business of ClimateTech: Opportunities and Challenges
This panel will focus on the business aspects of climate technology. Discussions will include market trends, investment opportunities, regulatory challenges, and strategies for scaling climate tech solutions.
Church Lewis, Managing Director - Atlas Technology Group LLC
Adrienne Lindgren - Senior Vice President, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
Scott "Will" Wollack, Vice President of Operations - Caelux Corporation
Moderated by Sunil Murthy, Vice President Strategic Marketing & Business Development - Transient Plasma Systems; Clinical Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship & Director of MS in Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Innovation Program - LMU College of Business Administration
Agenda
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
| 9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Morning Keynote - Harnessing Technology for Climate Action |
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Panel 1 - Innovations in ClimateTech: Bridging Technology and Sustainability |
| 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Transition - Break - Networking |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Panel 2 - AI and ClimateTech: Innovations and Impact |
| 11:15 a.m. | Provost's Address: LMU Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas Poon |
| 11:25 p.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Panel 3 - The Business of ClimateTech: Opportunities and Challenges |
| 12:05 p.m. | Concluding Remarks - LMU College of Business Administration Dean Dayle M. Smith |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Close - Networking Lunch |
About the 2025 Innovation Symposium
Since its inception in 2022 within the College of Business Administration (CBA) and the Office of External Relations, the LMU Innovation Symposium, led by the Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) department, has become a premier interdisciplinary event. The symposium showcases cutting-edge topics and innovations in technology across various industries, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among academia, industry leaders, and innovators.
Partnerships have included the LMU School of Education, the LMU School of Film and Television, and the LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering, highlighting the event's broad appeal and commitment to interdisciplinary engagement. Each year, the symposium brings together thought leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in technology, making it a must-attend event for those passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future.
Revisit previous symposia:
2024 Innovation Symposium: Disruption and Innovation in Entertainment
2023 Innovation Symposium: Disruptive Technologies and Education
2022 Innovation Symposium: Transforming Business in the Digital Age
Getting Here
The Playa Vista Campus is located at The Brickyard complex in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. A free shuttle service from the LMU Westchester campus is open to the public, and is a convenient option for people commuting between campuses. You can board the shuttle at the University Hall flagpoles, or at Lawton Plaza, just opposite the library. The campus is located on the second floor, and is accessible via Elevator Lobby 1 on the east side of the building, opposite Playa Vista Central Park and above Sweat Yoga. The pedestrian entrance is just west of the corner of S. Lake Center Drive and W. Waterfront Drive.
Free parking will be available at the venue for symposium attendees. Please keep your ticket and bring it with you to the registration table. Public entrances to the parking structure are located on W. Waterfront Drive and S. Lake Center Drive. Free street parking is available around the complex, but may be limited at peak times.