Madison, WI –The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters and American Family Insurance are proud to announce their partnership on the upcoming Climate Fast Forward 2024 conference, a transformative event that will bring together diverse stakeholders to address urgent climate challenges and foster inclusive solutions. The conference will take place on November 14-15, 2024 in Rothschild, WI.
Climate Fast Forward 2024 conference brings together the broadest audience of any climate change conference in Wisconsin, including change makers, seasoned professionals, new voices, and diverse audiences representative of the Wisconsin people who are and will continue to be most impacted by the effects of climate change in our state. Conference attendees will work collaboratively to confront roadblocks and identify immediate and long-term actions that will move Wisconsin forward in combating climate change. This is the third Climate Fast Forward conference, and the first one to take place outside of Madison. This year’s conference will reach Wisconsinites from the Northwoods who have often been left out of conversations around climate change solutions in the state, while still gathering diverse audiences from Wisconsin’s largest cities.
“We are excited to host this landmark event in partnership with American Family Insurance,” said Erika Monroe-Kane, Executive Director at The Wisconsin Academy. “Climate Fast Forward 2024 is more than just a conference—it’s a call to action for all Wisconsinites. By bringing this event to Rothschild, we’re ensuring that the voices from every corner of our state, especially those who have been historically underrepresented in climate discussions, are heard and included in shaping our future. Together, we will create collaborative solutions that reflect the needs and strengths of all our communities, moving Wisconsin towards a more sustainable and resilient future.”
The Summit will feature Dr. Kyle Whyte as a keynote speaker. Dr. Whyte is a faculty member at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability and is a U.S. Science Envoy, a co-Chair of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment, and a member of the Indigenous and Local Knowledge Task Force of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. The conference will also feature panels of experts researching the impacts of climate change in Wisconsin, as well as transformative solutions.
“We are proud to partner with The Wisconsin Academy for this event. We believe in order to become more resilient, it requires active participation and collaboration from all sectors of society,” said Nyra Jordan, AVP Community and Social Impact for American Family Insurance. “By coming together at this conference, we can collectively champion opportunities to support each other and our communities to address the impacts of a rapidly changing climate and advance solutions for the future of Wisconsin and beyond.”
Registration for Climate Fast Forward 2024 is open, with early bird registration ending on September 23rd. Visit https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/climate-fast-forward-2024 to register and to learn more about this innovative conference.
Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #CFF24.
| About the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters The Wisconsin Academy creates opportunities for people to connect, learn, and collaborate to improve Wisconsin life through a variety of experiences and events in the sciences, arts, and letters. The Wisconsin Academy showcases contemporary Wisconsin art at the James Watrous Gallery, examines science and culture in Wisconsin People & Ideas magazine, and explores pathways to a sustainable future through its Climate and Energy Initiative. Academy Courses and public talks provide opportunities to learn and explore, while making connections with curious and creative people across Wisconsin. The Academy recognizes excellence through the annual Fiction & Poetry Awards and Fellows Awards for leadership in and across disciplines. We also support the Wisconsin Poet Laureate and many other endeavors that help the Academy create a better world by connecting Wisconsin people and ideas. |
| About American Family Insurance Based in Madison, Wisconsin, American Family Insurance has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investment and creative partnerships to address societal challenges. We act on our belief in diversity and inclusion by constantly evolving to meet customer needs and preferences. American Family Insurance group is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance group, ranking No. 243 on the Fortune 500 list. The group sells American Family-brand products, primarily through exclusive agency owners in 19 states. The American Family Insurance group also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. Across these companies the group has nearly 113,000 employees nationwide. |
