The WBUR Festival: Full Schedule

11:30am EDT

Visioning a Better Climate: An Interactive Session with Grist

Friday May 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

Student Lounge @ 855 US-20, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Leaders in climate journalism invite you to imagine a healthier and more equitable future for the planet — and to help map the paths to get there.

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Speakers

Lisa Jurras-Buchanan

Director of Content Operations, Grist

Lisa Jurras-Buchanan is committed to imagining better worlds and building towards them. With Grist, she has worked to connect climate leaders, build community, and envision climate solutions that are possible both today and in the future. She also aims to distribute resources and wealth, and infuses jo... Read More →

Tory Stevens

Manager of Climate Fiction & Brand Partnerships, Grist

Tory Stephens is a storyteller, strategist, and climate justice advocate. At Grist, he co-founded Imagine 2200 and has produced two anthologies of climate fiction, Afterglow and Metamorphosis. He now focuses on publishing climate fiction year-round and building partnerships that connect culture, justice, and climate solutions, with a belief in imagination as a tool for collective power... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Student Lounge

Climate & Environment (Sponsored by WHOI)

3:00pm EDT

Networking Reception Presented by Takeda

Friday May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Student Lounge @ 855 US-20, Boston, MA 02215, USA

OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES

Join a networking reception and engaging discussion as part of the Health & Wellness track, hosted by Takeda. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. More details to come.

Sponsored by:

Friday May 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Student Lounge

Health & Wellness (Sponsored by Takeda)

The WBUR Festival

11:30am EDT

Lisa Jurras-Buchanan

Tory Stevens

3:00pm EDT

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