Schedule
As a public health precaution, the Smithsonian is postponing the Washington, D.C.-based summit to a later date. Instead, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day 2020, join us online for an Earth Optimism digital event that will showcase stories of both small and large-scale actions that frame the conversation and demonstrate that success is possible. The same speakers, the same content -- digitally! Stay tuned here and on our social media feeds for updates on how to watch online, and for a new date for our rescheduled in-person summit.
2020 Earth Optimism Digital Summit
Presented by the Smithsonian Conservation Commons
April 22-24, 2020
Live Feed Broadcast
*all times listed below in Eastern Standard Time
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Earth Optimism Film Night
In partnership with Tangled Bank Studios-HHMI and JacksonWild
Thursday, April 23, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Workshops
Deep Dive Workshops
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast Themes
Imagining the Future
Global Health
Sustainable Food
Climate Change & Coastal Cities
Species and Spaces
Friday, April 24, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Workshops
Deep Dive Workshops
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast Themes