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NEXT UP webinar series

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.

Future-Ready Solutions

Rebecca Ryan, Founder of NEXT Generation Consulting, is a globally recognized futurist, best-selling author and economist. 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 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!

Webinars in this series

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

Managing Climate Risks: Tools for a Resilient Tomorrow

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.

The Next Generation of Energy Solutions

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.

The Art and Science of Trans­form­ing Data into Action

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.

Meet our key presenters

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Lauren Miller

Climate Resilience Practice Leader

The driving force behind CDM Smith’s climate resilience team, Lauren has expertise in vulner­a­bil­ity assessments and adaptation plans to help clients effectively prepare for and adapt to the challenges of extreme weather impacts.

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Matt Goss

Energy and Power Leader

The driving force behind CDM Smith’s energy and power 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

Chief Digital & Innovation Officer

Jennifer is our 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. 

Meet our subject matter experts