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NEXT UP: A future-forward webinar series

NEXT UP: A future forward webinar series featuring visionary thinking and innovative solutions
 
Our "Next is Now" multi-webinar series offers insights into the latest industry trends and strategies. Learn from renowned futurist Rebecca Ryan about what's coming next and how to stay ahead. Engage with our experts to explore practical strategies and innovative solutions that are happening now.

Earn PDHs while learning from some of the brightest minds solving the biggest problems in infra­struc­ture and the environment.

partnering with Rebecca Ryan. "Ten years from now, I want to hear you say, 'Yeah i saw that coming.'"
Future-Ready Solutions
Globally recognized futurist, best-selling author and economist Rebecca Ryan, joins our panelists and brings a wealth of experience and a visionary perspective to future trends and challenges that our communities, organizations and teams will face in the coming decade. Learn how you can plan innovative solutions and make a lasting impact!
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webinar events

Webinar featuring Rebecca Ryan and Lauren Miller
Managing Climate Risks: Tools for a Resilient Tomorrow
On-Demand

This webinar will reveal how climate science can make infra­struc­ture and the environment more resilient against extreme weather events. Our experts will share tools and methods to prepare for major storms, extreme heat and more that can help secure funding and implement strategies and risk assessments. Earn a PDH and gain insights from Rebecca Ryan, a profes­sional futurist, and Lauren Miller, CDM Smith climate resilience practice leader.

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Webinar featuring Rebecca Ryan and Matt Goss
The Next Generation of Energy Solutions
On-Demand

Join this webinar to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of clean energy. Learn how ground­break­ing geothermal and utility thermal energy network projects are being implemented for communities, businesses and utilities. Navigate tech­nolo­gies and strategies for energy storage that are crucial for a sustainable future. Earn a PDH while experts Rebecca Ryan and Matt Goss share insights on these critical topics.

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Webinar featuring Rebecca Ryan and Jennifer Prescott
The Art and Science of Trans­form­ing Data into Action
On-Demand

Join this webinar to discover how to identify your most valuable data, how to build value from the insights discovered and how to keep your data safe and secure. Learn about different tools and tech­nolo­gies that are available to help unlock your orga­ni­za­tion even before you start digging into the data. Earn a PDH while gaining insights from futurist Rebecca Ryan and Jennifer Prescott, Chief Digital & Information Officer.

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Meet our Presenters

Rebecca Ryan
Rebecca Ryan
Futurist Expert
A top 50 profes­sional futurist, economist, best-selling author and entre­pre­neur. Founder of NEXT Generation Consulting, she partners with government leaders nationwide, outlining strategies in urban planning, economic development and workforce development to prepare communities for future trends and challenges. She is joining our elite panel of experts to reveal ground­break­ing insights on the future of these critical areas and how we can stay ahead of the curve.
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Lauren Miller
Lauren Miller
Climate resilience visionary
The driving force behind CDM Smith’s climate resilience team. With her unpar­al­leled expertise in vulner­a­bil­ity assessments and adaptation plans. She is dedicated to making climate resilience a reality for our clients by providing you with invaluable insights and actionable strategies to help you effectively prepare for and adapt to the challenges of extreme weather impacts.
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Matt Goss
Matt Goss
Clean energy leader
The driving force behind CDM Smith’s clean energy team. Matt spearheads the strategic development and execution of high-impact projects in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection and energy sectors. With a keen eye for innovation, he collab­o­rates with global colleagues to identify top-tier technical resources, craft cutting-edge project approaches and implement state-of-the-art digital and technology solutions.
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Jennifer Prescott
Jenn Prescott
Digital innovation pioneer
CDM Smith’s Chief Digital & Information Officer is a powerhouse in digital trans­for­ma­tion. Given the trans­for­ma­tional importance of digital on our industry’s future, she will share her unpar­al­leled expertise in analytics, machine learning and artificial intel­li­gence, offering insights on how to apply this knowledge to your needs. Passionate about technology, Jennifer constantly explores new devel­op­ments and envisions future possi­bil­i­ties.
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Meet our Subject Matter Experts

Timothy Adams
Tim Adams
Risk Assessor
Portrait of Rina Dalal
Rina Dalal
Resilience Collaborator
Meet Rina
Timothy Adams
Tim Adams
Risk Assessor
Portrait of Rina Dalal
Rina Dalal
Resilience Collaborator
Meet Rina
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