HEC UK Blockchain Club - Blockchain and Sustainability - Online
The HEC UK Blockchain club is delighted to invite you to their online conference:
Blockchain and Sustainability - Save the date
Wednesday 28th September - 5pm (UK Time)
Online
The blockchain technology has all the features to underpin the implementation and success of sustainability projects. But at the same time, the technology still raises many controversies about its perceived threats towards sustainability, in particular due to its environmental footprint.
The panel composed of professionals from the blockchain infrastructure, VC community and sustainability experts will aim to provide a reality check about such controversies and address how blockchain could be made more sustainable. Above all, it will also cover how blockchain could be used as a catalyst for sustainable projects.
About the Panelists :
Maria Eisner Pelch is an innovation and ESG expert bringing sustainable solutions to Web3. With 6 years of experience working with bleeding edge technologies, Maria is helping blue-chip companies pioneer solutions in the intersection of climate and blockchain technologies.
With a background from IBM and Deloitte, Maria has led numerous use case implementation of advanced technologies in heavy-legacy companies. She earned her MSc in Innovation and Business Development from Copenhagen Business School, with adventures to Harvard University, INSEAD and National University of Singapore.
Vanessa Grellet is a Managing Partner at Aglaé Ventures.
Vanessa is a Global Executive with over 20 years of expertise in the Financial Services and Tech industry. At Agla Ventures she manages the Web 3 focused fund. Prior to joining Aglae she has Head of Portfolio growth at CoinFund and Executive director at ConsenSys where she focused on driving adoption for Ethereum based products, Strategic initiatives, Alliances and Channels. She was involved in setting up the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), the Accounting Blockchain Coalition (ABC) and the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition (BSIC). Prior to ConsenSys she was a Strategy Executive at NYSE focused on investments and M&A and a key member of PwC’s global wealth management team. Vanessa is a Founding Board member of AABC focused on Blockchain and Art, a member of the Advisory Council of ConsenSys, a Milken Institute Associate, a contributor to the World Economic Forum Digital Future Council and part of Cointelegraph’s list of 100 most influential people for 2022. Mrs. Grellet graduated Cum Laude from Law School (Paris II Assas) and Business School (HEC).
Brad van Voorhees is a co-founder of the Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol, a market mechanism that financially rewards bitcoin miners using verified clean energy, and allows asset managers and corporates a way to add “Proof of Sustainable Mining” to their bitcoin holdings. Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol’s mission is to “Make Bitcoin Our Planet’s Most Powerful Climate Positive Asset.”
Prior to founding SB Protocol, Brad was Director of Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing at VF Corporation (The North Face, Supreme, Vans) (NYSE: VFC) where he spent eight years building the company’s global sustainability department. During his tenure with VF, Brad held roles based in Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, and lead a team of forty associates covering Sustainability Operations for all of APAC and EMEA. Brad has extensive experience with topics such as renewable energy, resource efficiency, and government engagement. Beyond his corporate role, Brad is a long-time entrepreneur and early-stage investor in various venture-backed startups.
Stefan Renton leads sustainability for Polygon.
He believes blockchain sustainability to be about more than operating responsibly; he sees blockchains and distributed ledger technology supporting and scaling lasting positive impact on the world, helping create a healthier, fairer, thriving planet.
We look forward to seeing you then!
