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SUMMARY:World Water Day Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nGlobal Minnesota is pleased to partner with Swiss company Georg Fischer for this year’s World Water Day Roundtable under the theme “Water 2050.” \nThis insightful conversation will peer into the future of water\, examining global trends that drive our collective efforts to consume water responsibly. Katrina Kessler\, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency\, will deliver opening remarks\, followed by expert presenters and panelists from Freshwater Society\, General Mills\, Georg Fischer\, Kurita America\, Pentair\, and Veolia. They will share international best practices on water treatment and address the question: “what can we learn by collaborating across borders?” \nParticipants will also enjoy an opportunity to get acquainted with–and receive a facility briefing from–Corporate Member Georg Fisher\, which acquired Uponor in 2023. Registration includes coffee and continental breakfast. \nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nKatrina Kessler\nCommissioner\, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency \nChrissie Walsh\nRegional Head of Environmental Sustainability\, GF Building Flow Solutions \nSPEAKER PRESENTATION \nT.J. Stroebl\nMarket Development Leader\, Kurita America \nPANEL DISCUSSION \nMichelle Stockness – Moderator\nExecutive Director\, Freshwater Society \nHardisha Fairbanks\nGlobal Impact Regen Ag & Animal Welfare\, General Mills \nErik Hanson\nVice President – Strategic Operations\, Veolia \nKatrina Kessler\nCommissioner\, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency \nOriana Raabe\nVice President of Sustainability\, Pentair \nLeisa Thompson\nGeneral Manager\, Environmental Services\, Metropolitan Council \nSteve Young\nSenior Director R&D\, GF Building Flow Solutions \nRegister \nSpecial member pricing open to Global Minnesota individual members and employees of Global Minnesota Corporate Members. \nNew Member Special! Thinking about joining Global Minnesota to support international engagement and receive benefits all year long\, including discounts to events? Click the registration button below and select the $75 New Member option to become a Global Minnesota member and attend for FREE. Learn more about membership benefits here. \nCorporate Member Resources: Open the link to see how Global Minnesota corporate members offer expertise\, services\, or technology that can help with your organization’s sustainability goals. \nShowcase your company’s leadership in advancing sustainability and unlock exceptional marketing opportunities by sponsoring this event. \nThank you Georg Fischer for sponsoring this event! \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation or need more information\, please contact Steve Jaffee at  sjaffee@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/world-water-day-roundtable/
LOCATION:Georg Fischer\, 5925 148th St W\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
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