The College of Design Presents
Biomimetics24: Nature-Inspired Design and Development
Past event
Oct 08, 2024
The inaugural Biomimetics International Industry Strategy Symposium: Nature-Inspired Design and Development (Biomimetics24) will advance the biomimetics industry and accelerate the adoption of nature-inspired innovations. This convening will be transformative in the global quest to build a sustainable future inspired by nature’s genius.
Hosted at the University of Minnesota, this industry strategy symposium will convene the global biomimicry community, composed of academia, researchers, policymakers, native nations, and businesses. This event is the first of its kind to gather key players across the growing industry and will promote and catalyze: industry dialogue, cutting-edge research, best practices, collaboration and partnerships, standardized methodologies, and economic action at scale in the many emerging fields of biomimicry.
Participants will enjoy: inspiring and substantive networking, knowledge sharing, and advocacy across diverse biomimicry applications from construction and health to textiles, consumer goods, AI, education, and more. For a detailed list of speakers and more, visit Biomimetics24.
Speakers
Dr. Shashank Pryia
Vice President, Research and Innovation
University of Minnesota
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Stephanie Grota, Vice President
Responsible Sourcing & Sustainable Capabilities
Target Corporation
Dr. Peter Niewiarowski
University of Akron
Professor of Biology / Niewiarowski Lab
Devry Boughner Vorwerk
Founder + CEO
DevryBV Sustainable Strategies
Dr. Prasad Boradkar
Dean, College of Design
University of Minnesota
Dr. Emilie Ross-Rood
Professor, Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
College of Biological Sciences, Snell-Rood Lab
University of Minnesota
Blaine Brownell, FAIA LEED AP
Professor and Director, David R. Ravin School of Architecture
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Thomas Fischer
Director, Minnesota Design Center & Professor, Architecture
University of Minnesota
Dr. John Pournoor
Chief Executive Officer
Government Analytica LLC
Marc Swackhamer
Professor and Chair
Department of Architecture
College of Architecture and Planning
University of Colorado Denver
Chris Campbell
Founder and CEO, Simplifi Automation
Matthew Aghai
Managing Director
Viridian Ecosystems
Dana Thompson
Founder, and CEO of Heti Products
James Beard Award-winning Restaurateur, Social Impact Entrepreneur
Arnoud de Villegas
Managing Director
Viridian Ecosystems