Saturday evening's program will be dedicated to the theme of sustainability and include a speech by renowned climate change journalist Mark Hertsgaard as well as the announcement of the inaugural NCIIA Sustainable Practice Impact Award. This award will recognize companies or individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in developing clean technologies, implementing sustainable practices in their businesses or providing exceptional educational opportunities to university students. The award reflects The Lemelson Foundation and NCIIA's strong commitment to supporting technological innovation that improves the world.
