Saturday — Panels & Breakouts
Media and Immersive Experience (MIX) Center | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Included with Festival Pass
Panels, workshops, and creative sessions run concurrently across classrooms and studios.
Attendees are welcome to move between sessions as space allows.
Classroom #1 (Room 324)
1:00 PM-
2:00 PM
Sustainable and Non-Toxic Art
Learn how artists can use sustainable and non-toxic materials to create environmentally responsible work.
Host: Karen Boone
2:00 PM-
3:00 PM
Compost as a Solution for the Water Shortage
Learn how composting can improve soil health and help address water conservation challenges.
Host: Arizona Compost Council
Classroom #2 (Room 334)
1:00 –
2:00 PM
Home Grown Partnerships: Sourcing Local
Discover the importance of sourcing locally and building partnerships that support community-based sustainability.
Host: Jon Buford
2:00 –
3:00 PM
Voter Registration Workshop
An interactive session focused on empowering communities through voter education and registration.
Host: Kyleigh Brown
3:00 –
4:00 PM
Podcasting to Raise Awareness
Learn how podcasting can be used as a powerful tool to educate, inform, and inspire audiences.
Host: Mike McMahon
Soundstage 2 (Room 117)
10:00 –
11:00 AM
From Concept to Final Project: The Journey of Prairie Prophecy
A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of developing a film from idea to final production.
Host: Perennial Films
11:00 –
1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 –
2:00 PM
Sustainable Production for Entertainment
Explore how film and media productions can reduce their environmental footprint through sustainable practices.
Host: Collin O’Brien
2:00 –
3:00 PM
Thunderbird School of Global Management
A discussion on global leadership and sustainability initiatives shaping the future of business and society.
Host: Sarah Adams
3:00 –
4:00 PM
Telling Stories through Photography
Explore how photography can be used to tell impactful stories and highlight environmental issues.
Host: Jon Buford