National Geographic Society CEO To Speak At Appalachian Energy Summit
National Geographic Society CEO Jill Tiefenthaler will give the keynote address at the 2023 Appalachian Energy Summit, hosted by Appalachian State University’s Office of
Sustainability on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts.
The talk is free and open to the public, with reserved tickets available at the Schaefer Center box office. Attendees are encouraged to secure their tickets early.
Tiefenthaler will share how the Society is building on its legacy of dauntless exploration by creatively leveraging cutting-edge science and storytelling — from historic scientific expeditions to award-winning filmmaking — to illuminate the threats from climate change and biodiversity loss and protect the wonders of our world.
Following her address, App State professor and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Baker Perry will share his experiences during expeditions to Mount Everest and the Tropical Andes.
Free tickets for the keynote address are available at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers Street, Boone, or call 800-841-2787 (ARTS) or online at TheSchaeferCenter.org.
