Sustainability and circular economy provocateur, Dr. Leyla Acaroglu (A-jar-a-loo), challenges people to think differently about how the world works. She connects systems, sustainability and design together as tools for addressing the planet’s biggest challenges. As a designer and sociologist, she was named 2016 United Nations Champion of the Earth for her work in advancing science and innovation for sustainability and is a LinkedIn Changemaker and Instructor. She is a mainstage TED speaker and creator of the Disruptive Design Method. As an entrepreneur, Leyla founded and runs Disrupt Design (USA), Circular Futures (AU), the UnSchool and Circular Futures— two learning platforms for advancing the global transition to a circular and sustainable economy.
Speaker Sessions
The Pulse: Learn ∙ Connect ∙ Engage
1506
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
KEYNOTE - Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity
Session Summary:
Join acclaimed sustainability thought leader, Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, for an inspiring and informative keynote that will change the way you think about design, business and innovation. Through engaging stories and powerful insights, Dr Acaroglu will explore circular strategies that are disrupting the future of sustainable innovation, and how you can lead the charge.
