17TH ANNUAL
CREATING A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE CONFERENCE
October 23 - 24, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Community Power Without Borders
Building Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities
SPEAKERS
Benita E. Lefft
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Optus Bank
Representative T. Robert Reese
State House Representative
Melanie Allen
Chief Executive
Officer, Hive Fund
Karenna Gore
Founder & Executive Director, Center for Earth Ethics
About the Conference
The Creating a Climate for Change Conference is an annual gathering that brings together community members, leaders, advocates, educators, health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and organizations to share ideas, build partnerships, and advance solutions that strengthen communities.
This year's theme, Community Power Without Borders: Building Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities, highlights the power of collaboration and community-driven action. Through engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, participants will share knowledge, explore innovative strategies, and build partnerships that support healthier, stronger, and more sustainable communities.
Creating A Climate For Change Conference
October 23 - 24, 2026
Conference Venue
312 S. Ravenel St
Florence, SC 29506
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