Session
Join us on the farm in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Presented by The Momentum
Become fully immersed in hands-on and creative experiences exploring an ever-changing landscape to harvest more action in sustainability.
Friday March 24, 2023
10am - 4pm
Blue Schedule.
Registration / 9:45 – 10:00 am
Arrive early to enjoy a coffee and conversation as the Blue Session gets kicked off. At 10:30 we’ll be raffling off our first giveaway so make sure to get registered on time.
The Blue team will be sparking conversations with the early attendees and making sure all the experiences are ready to go!
Opening Talk / 10:30
Dave Winslow, Founder and Executive Producer of Blue and The Momentum will set the stage for the afternoon ahead and provide a vision for the future of Blue.
Get Inspired!
Speakers / 11am – 12pm
hosted by Parley for the Oceans
Eric Leidtke
UNLESS
Mia Helminiak
Nomadix
Ryan Harris
Ecobyry
Workshop Experiences.
Sessions / 12:45 – 3:15pm
hosted by our Experience Partners
Working With Our Hands
Demonstrating to the greater surfing community that there are greener and more sustainable surfboard production methods that will not compromise the performance of the modern-day surfboard– Experience in real-time with Ryan in a live glassing session.
A New Earth Project was born of a mission to rid the oceans, lakes and rivers of plastic pollution. A movement from Atlantic Packaging and featuring advocates from the outdoor sports industry (Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, Peter King, Cody Townsend, etc.) — they will guide us through innovations in sustainable packaging.
Sustainable Materials Workshop
Make products responsibly
Hosted by Ryan Harris
Sustainable Packaging Workshop
Packaging that is healthy for the planet
Hosted by A New Earth Project
Changing the Cycle of Products
Trained at Chef Rene Redzepi's “gastronomic mecca” in Copenhagen, Irving Zarate will give a master class on the art of upcycled food waste in his thriving fermentation installation at The Ecology Center.
Words have power – and drive the most influential campaigns. The Ecology Center’s silkscreening experience explores high-impact brand messaging statements while conveying the importance of front-line activism.
Hands-On Farm Lab
Eliminating waste through fermentation
Hosted by Campesino Cafe
Hands-On Print Lab
Make a statement with silkscreening
Hosted by The Ecology Center
Mini Masterclass in Sustainability
Derek Sabori is an industry expert who served as VP of Global Sustainability for the brand Volcom, built & taught sustainability-in-fashion curriculum for Orange Coast College. Derek will be offering an introductory session on his groundbreaking program.
Mini Masterclass
Gain foundational knowledge in Sustainability
Hosted by The Underswell
Regenerative Organic Farm Tour
Weaving through market garden and stone fruit grove, you’ll learn about regenerative agriculture and its role in the world as an incubator for fostering sustainable community and business.
Walk & Talk
Inspiring change through storytelling
Hosted by The Momentum
Round-Up:
Speakers Panel / 3:15 – 4pm
Hosted by Epik Brands
Social Hour / 4:00 – 5:00pm
Hosted by Surfrider Foundation
As the day starts to wind down, we will gather to hear a panel discussion with storytellers. A great opportunity to share experiences and find intersections.
What better way to end your Blue experience than networking with pioneers of sustainability while tasting farm-fresh hors d’oeuvres, hand-crafted batch cocktails and establishing lasting relationships? We are storytelling and sharing positive connections to spread the importance of sustainability.
Meet The Storytellers
Mia Helminiak
Nomadix
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Simplifying adventure. Creating less waste.
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Mia Helminiak has been working in the professional world since 2014. Mia began their career as the Director of Special Events and Catering at Bella Vista Social Club & Caffé. In 2015, they took on two roles simultaneously, Plant-Based Chef and Founder at CÓMO COMER and Events Lead & Customer Service Manager at Fit Company Institute. In 2019, they were appointed Director Of Community Engagement and Director of Customer Experience at Nomadix.
Ryan Harris
Eco By Ry
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Earth friendly surfboard shaping materials.
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Ryan Harris is a premiere ecoboard builder based in the South Bay, Los Angeles, and a pioneer of the movement working closely with Sustainable Surf and key to Entropy's Super Sap resin. From high performance shortboards, to alternative shapes and foil boards, eco tech builds and exceptional color work, Ry does it all.
Eric Leidtke
UNLESS
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Regenerative Fashion
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Founder of streetwear brand UNLESS Collective and a former Adidas brand executive, Eric is transforming the industry of fast fashion using a regenerative creation model with zero waste, zero plastic and zero harm for the planet.
Irving Zarate
The Ecology Center
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Being Circular with Fermentation
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Experienced Sous chef with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurants industry. Skilled in Menu Development, FOH operations, Labor Control, Inventory Management, Scheduling, and Menu Costing. Strong operations professional with a Associate's degree focused in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from The Art Institute of California-San Francisco.
Derek Sobori
The Underswell
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Where the industry meets on sustainability - Master Class
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Derek Sabori is an apparel industry veteran with more than 24 years in the action sports/lifestyle industry and two degrees (BA, MBA) from UC Irvine, Derek balances multiple roles, all revolving around sustainability & mindfulness, and the apparel industry.
Evan Marks
The Ecology Center
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Growing Regenerative Abundance
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Evan is a permaculture designer with a knack for ecological architecture. As Founder and Director of The Ecology Center, Evan knows how to turn an empty lot into a thriving, self-sustaining community.
Dave Winslow
The Momentum
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Stories of Sustainability
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Dave has 18 years of digital marketing experience with Dealer.com, Dealertrack and Epik Media and being Founder and CEO of EpikOne. Dave developed an appreciation for the earth, its people and fights for a brighter future with the creation of The Momentum, Dave has led his team through groundbreaking environmental conversations and strives to bring awareness and education through high quality sustainability content.
Don Meek
A New Earth Project
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A New Era of Packaging
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A New Earth Project is a strategic collaboration between outdoor enthusiasts and global packaging suppliers. Our mission is to rid the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers of plastic pollution.
Partners
Partner & Storyteller Snapshots
Josh ‘Bones’ Murphy’s The Scale of Hope
Eric Leidtke’s Unless Footware. All Plants, No Plastic.
Evan Marks at The Ecology Center
Sustainable Packaging Solutions from A New Earth Poject