This plenary session for the first World Congress on Sustainable Engineering is designed to set the stage for the exciting programming of sessions pertaining to all aspects of sustainability and how this important concept affects the chemical engineering profession as well as most other walks of life in today’s world. The session will consist of presentations from invited speakers who will discuss their views on sustainable engineering. A spectrum of speakers from academia, industry, and government have been invited to present overarching, high-level technical, and visionary talks that will prepare the audience for discussions that will occur in more detail during subsequent sessions throughout the week. Please note that this session description will be updated as speakers are confirmed.

Topical B: 1st Annual World Congress on Sustainable Engineering

Environmental Division (09), Forest and Plant Bioproducts Division (17), Sustainable Engineering Forum (23)