The summit’s theme is Universal Sustainability. The operating framework of Universal Sustainability holds the key to unlocking the next wave of business innovation and growth, in terms of the economy, education, best green practices, the environment, science and technology, and social systems.

Universal Sustainability, in concept and by function, touches all aspects of human existence and through the application of science and research, this new economic and social discipline offers a comprehensive framework for improving the current 21^st century global society.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers to date are as follows:

• Jane Griffiths, Ph.D., is the first female Company Group Chairman of Janssen in EMEA, the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson 

Dr. Griffiths is a member of the steering committee of the Johnson & Johnson Women’s Leadership Initiative and the Senior Advisory Board of the EMEA Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA).  Other industry roles include member of the EFPIA Board, Vice-Chairwoman of the EFPIA Executive Committee and Chairwoman of the PhRMA Europe Committee.

A passionate conservationist, Dr. Griffiths is Chair of the Johnson & Johnson Global Pharmaceuticals Sustainability Council and is a Board member.  Dr. Griffiths is a member of the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Citizenship Trust in EMEA

• Robert L. Lattimer is the Senior Fellow, Diversity Studies, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey USA

Mr. Lattimer is considered as a leading authority regarding Universal Sustainability. He is the published author of Universal Sustainability: The Economy and Competitiveness 2012, and Universal Sustainability: The Next Form of Competitiveness, both of which are receiving a great deal of “buzz”

Mr. Lattimer serves as the Chief Strategy Officer, for the Sustainability Collaborative USA.

• Martin Charter is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Design, University for Creative Arts, Farnham-UK

Martin Charter, FRSA, is considered an authority on business and environment issues in corporate responsibility, and research. In addition, Martin is considered a highly regarded international speaker regarding Greener Marketing and Sustainable Solutions; presently, he directs a newly formed regional network focused on eco-innovation.

Other confirmed speakers and presenters will include the following:

• Ann Lee-Jeffs, Summit Co-Organizer and Founder/CEO Sustainability Collaborative SustaiNext

• Pierre McDonagh, Ph.D., Group Head Marketing & Senior Lecturer, Dublin City University, and Summit Co-Organizer

• Mr. Jack De Bokx, Senior Director, Johnson & Johnson WWEHS and Summit Co-Organizer

• Anne Scott, Deputy President, Dublin City University, Opening Address Day 1

• Dr. Anne Sinnott, Executive Dean of the Business School, Dublin City University, Opening Address Day 2

• Marius C. Claudy, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Business School, Dublin City University

• Padraig Murphy, Ph.D., Lecturer and Programme Chair MSc Science Communication, Dublin City University

• Arlene Finn, Program Manager, Smarter Travel Workforce

• Ronan Furlong, Director of Operations, The Green Way; Senior Development Manager, Commercial Department, Dublin Airport Authority, Dublin, Ireland

• Pat Brereton, Ph.D., Associate Dean Research, Faculty of  Humanities and Social Science, Dublin City University

Summit topics to be presented by speakers and presenters are as follows:

• Universal Sustainability: Its promise for a sustainable future.

• Global Health: Challenges and solutions

• Transformational Education: Solutions for third level

• The Green Economy: Showcasing best practices

• Mobility and Transportation: Solutions for managing environmental impact

• Food and Agriculture: Sustaining equitable growth

• The Global 21^st Century Society: Solutions toward a sustainable future

Who should attend this leading edge summit:

• Business and sustainability global leaders

• Global government leaders and public policymakers

• Higher education leaders and researchers

• EU grants holders and research awarding bodies

• Civil society organizations and non-government organizations

• Anyone interested in sustainable business practices

Why attend:

• To gain best practices and operating principles that addresses the opportunities and challenges within a greener society

• To be part of the discussion regarding the next generation of sustainability, Universal Sustainability

• Network with key thought leaders in major sectors of the global society

To register for SustaiNext-EU, please visit www.sustaiNext.wordpress.com

Members of the media:

Members of the news media who wish to cover the SustaiNext-EU summit will receive complimentary registration to the event, but must register. To pre-register, please send an E-mail request with your credentials to David.M.Doyle@dcu.ie.

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Sustainability Collaborative is an organization performing research, conferences, summits, and advisory services on Universal Sustainability, a second generation sustainabilty framework which aims to improve quality of human existance.

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