2017 Rethinking Animals Summit PROGRAM Saturday May 6, 2017The New York Academy of Medicine at 1216 5th Avenue Introduction Bonnie Wyper Founder, Thinking Animals United Videos Keynote Speakers Paula Kahumbu, PhDCEO, WildlifeDirect Carter & Olivia RiesFounders,One More Generation (OMG) Video Panel Discussion The Threat To Human Health Our treatment of animals around the world is making us sick Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals: Moderator Jim RobbinsContributor,New York Times Speakers Dr. Scarlett MagdaFounding President,Veterinarians International Aysha Akhtar, MD,MPHNeurologist, Public Health Specialist Anna CumminsCo-Founder & Global Strategy Director,5Gyres Video Panel Discussion The Threat To Global Security How we contribute to terrorism and international crime through the exploitation of animals. Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals: Moderator Crawford AllanSenior Director, TRAFFIC, WWF Speakers Azzedine DownesPresident and CEOIFAW Gary A. FloryAgricultural Program Manager, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Mark Spalding, JD President The Ocean Foundation View Panel Discussion The Threat To World Economy The long-term costs of short-term thinking. Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals: Moderator Andrew RevkinSenior Reporter,ProPublica Speakers Carl Safina, PhDFounding President,The Safina Center Philip LymberyCEO,Compassion in World Farming David E. Guggenheim, PhDFounder & President,Ocean Doctor View Panel Discussion The Threat To Environmental Sustainability Are we consuming to kill the planet? Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals: Moderator Erica GoodeContributor,New York Times Speakers Mary RiceExecutive Director,EIA International Gene BaurPresident & Co-Founder,Farm Sanctuary Susan Shaw, DrPHFounder & Executive Director, Marine & Environmental Research Institute View Panel Discussion The Threat To Our Happiness The high price we pay for anthropocentric behavior. Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals: Moderator Steven M. Wise Esq.President,Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc. Speakers Rev. Fletcher HarperFounder, GreenFaith Will TraversPresident,Born Free Foundation,Born Free USA Beth AllgoodU.S. Country Director,IFAW Sunday May 7, 2017The New York Academy of Medicine at 1216 5th Avenue Videos Keynote Speakers Jeremy CollerFounder, Coller Capital,Jeremy Collar Foundation,FAIRR Rebecca RileySenior Attorney,NRDC View Panel Discussion Business for Sustainable Solutions Making a profit while protecting the environment and biodiversity. Moderator Jane LawtonDirector,Global Community & Development,The B-Team Speakers Mike NilanCEO, TreeZero.com Ashley JablowVice President,Development & Impact,Vizzuality Gavin McIntyreCo-Founder & Chief Scientist,Ecovative Design Mike KorchinskyFounder,Wildlife Works, Inc. View Panel Discussion Biodesigning Our Future Changing how we maintain life and growth on the planet. Moderator Jennifer JacquetEvironmental Scientist,Writer Speakers Isha DatarCo-Founder and CEO,New Harvest Matthew MarkusFounder and CEO,Pembient David BenjaminFounder,Living Architecture Lab Philip RossCTO and Co-Founder,MycoWorks Video Remarks Stephan BognarProgram Director,US National Park Service / Oxford University,Women Leaders In Conservation View Panel Discussion Tapping The Global Citizen The power of individuals to change the world. Moderator James DeutschWildlife Conservation Director,Vulcan Philanthropy Speakers Stephen KohnFounder,National Whistleblower Centre Mary Ellen HannibalAuthor,Citizen Scientist Sam RiversFounder,Allott Alex Dehgan, PhD, JDCo-Founder,Conservation X Labs Video Moderators Wrap-Up Annette Lanjouw, Drs.Co-Executive Director,The ARCUS Foundation