According to reports around 18 billion pounds of plastic is leaked into oceans every year. Ocean pollution threatens not only the extinction of marine life, but also irreparable damage to the global ecosystem. Protecting Our Oceans webinar will share insights into how ocean life can be preserved and protected. The webinar will cover: 1) Global impacts of plastics in the ocean Reducing at the source - Consumer practices, regulation, policies New technologies being used around the world - Identifying: Geospatial technologies - Clean up solutions: specialized harvesters - Recycling: reuse 3) The future of the issue of plastics in the ocean, discussion with participants - How can young people help? at micro and macro levels - Funding and economic aspects - Innovation

If there was a time for the sport to be re-imagined, and for the business model for sports management to be upended, COVID-19 fast-tracked it. It’s been a teary ride with fixtures and global competitions missing fandom, adrenalin, and engagement. What’s the stadium of the future going to look like, it's been a sports-shaped hole in our lives during the lockdown, and leading organizations are trying everything to kick it off once again. How will fandom, competition, and engagement change in post-lockdown sports? - Understanding the physical interaction and behaviors of attendees at a Grand Prix. - Measuring the impact of F1 fan activations and merchandise at a Grand Prix. - Using sensors to improve the fan experience at F1 races. Speaker: Matt Roberts, Global Head of Insights, Formula 1

Detroit has struggled with the problem of racial discrimination and segregation of marginalized communities, including people of color. The poverty rate in Detroit is three times higher than the national average and child poverty rates are upwards of 43%. Economic mobility is a key focus area for city officials, yet the programs introduced are making little headway for most families who are losing ground with each passing year. Precious time they really cannot afford to lose. The city needs revitalization programs, backed by evidence and data to drive reform programs in healthcare, workforce, housing and revitalization, jobs and economy, and police. Speaker: Dr. Alaina Jackson, Program Director, Detroit Revitalization Fellows

The need for next gen cybersecurity has been amplified with the advent of COVID-19. The pandemic has necessitated strong cybersecurity frameworks to sustain through these unprecedented times where new habits of the digitally entrenched customer are opening new doors to digital vulnerability. Already this year there have been numerous issues of hacking, malware, and cyber security concerns by governments and telecommuting providers. This webinar examines the deep dark web and the need to innovate and create new ways of operation. Speaker: Dan Lohrmann, CISO & Chief Strategy Officer, Security Mentor, exCISO, State of Michigan

Museums been hit hard by COVID-19. The industry is hoping the long months of frustrating indoor lifestyle will cause customers to flock back once normalcy returns and a vaccine is available. The big question is – will it? And what changes do we foresee museum owners making to ensure they mitigate the erosion of cultural and heritage values the world can ill-afford at this stage. Jervais will explore that as they ready to open up their venues in a post-COVID world, what visitors should expect when the curtains lift. What technologies have been embraced by museums to deliver amazing experiences? - How COVID has accelerated the need to digitalise the museum sector - The implications of digitalisation – issues of accessibility, changing business models - Beyond COVID – the broader implication of societal trends in technology and the impact on museums Speaker Jervais Choo, Deputy Director, National Heritage Board Singapore

The Covid pandemic has made it very difficult for children in marginalized communities to get access to basic needs like education, food, and work. We need a post-COVID playbook for helping governments, authorities, support centers, deal with the challenges of youth in their communities to ensure generations are not wasted. Teenspire Global Mission’s “Empathy and Inclusion for a Sustainable Future” webinar will help you understand: · What should the post-COVID playbook for empowering marginalized youth incorporate? · What role can we play in supporting marginalized children in our communities · The need for strong frameworks that can stand the test of times Speaker: Professor Cindy Kiro, a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2021 New Year Honours, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Māori, University of Auckland, Former New Zealand Children's Commissioner