The Billie Eilish-co-founded climate sustainability conference Overheated is getting fired up again. The musician will appear as a speaker at the forthcoming event scheduled for Nov. 3 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. She will be joined by more than a dozen panelists assembled to engage in important conversations about climate change and sustainability practices.
Although tickets are sold out, the event will be live streamed on YouTube from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST via the official Billie Eilish channel.
“I am thrilled that we can bring this unique event to Billie‘s US fans. And to people from all over who can watch the livestream. At this time, more than ever we need everyone to be a climate activist,” Eilish’s mother Maggie Baird, who founded the plant-based food initiative Support+Feed. Earlier this year, the musician told Rolling Stone: “I have never had an interest in being a role model, ever,” she says. “If you’re going to think I’m a role model, think I’m a role model in terms of trying to save the environment, and being more conscious of the way that you live, and your carbon footprint, and your contribution to animal agriculture.”
Overheated is presented in collaboration between Eilish and Support+Feed. The initiative has maintained a consistent presence on the musician’s tours, on top of her publicly advocating for sustainability in the music industry. Fans are encouraged to choose plant-based food options when possible and support their goal of combating food insecurity. The upcoming conference is an opportunity to bring fans, artists, and activists together while amplifying climate solutions.
Eilish and Baird will both appear as special guests, along with Saad Amer, Corinea Austin, Xiye Bastida, Daniel Blackman, Brea Baker, Abre’ Conner, Quintin Crumpler, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Helena Gualinga, Wawa Gatheru, Isaias Hernandez, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Jamila Norman, Samata Pattinson, Maya Penn, and Angela Watts. Additional panelists and speakers will be announced in the lead up to Overheated.
The scheduled panels include “Environmental Justice 101,” “The Stories We Tell,” “What We Eat Matters,” “Fashion Your Future,” “Climate Optimism,” and “Your Vote, Your Power.”
“Overheated is a space for climate activists, thought leaders, artists and music fans to unite, amplify their efforts, and inspire others with practical tips and accessible resources for addressing the climate crisis. Overheated is built from the idea that we can all make a difference,” an event description reads. “With a focus on optimism and joy, Overheated equips audiences with the tools and resources to build on what they have learned, and bring new ideas and inspiration to their communities back home.”
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