The What’s Next Lecture Series takes a provocative look at innovation from business, policy and social change vectors, providing inspiration, insight, and the tools needed for succeeding in the next decade. The year-long series will feature topics that include Energy, The New Workplace, Innovation in Research & Development, and Gaming & Social Media. The What's Next Lecture Series Audio Archive A collaboration between: UC Santa Cruz, NextSpace Coworking + Innovation, and the City of Santa Cruz The Revolution of Work Lecture 3 - Recorded June 24, 2010 - LISTEN The nature of work is fundamentally changing. Technology, demographics, an increased emphasis on environmental sustainability, and a renewed quest for good, old-fashion sanity are driving this once-in-a-century shift in how, where, and why we work. The panel discusses how this shift will (or maybe won’t?) make us more productive, happy, and profitable. Panelists include best-selling author Rom Brafman; Joyce Shimizu, VP of Innovation at Plantronics, and Beau Trincia; Senior Environments Designer at IDEO. Sandy Skees, CEO of Communications4Good will moderate. Innovations in Energy: New Sources, Crucial Savings, & How We’ll Finance It Lecture 2 - Recorded April 28, 2010 - LISTEN The panel featured Dr. James L. Sweeney, Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency at Stanford University, Daniel Shugar, CEO of Solaria Corporation, and JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Energy.Paul Rogers, managing editor of Quest on KQED and the Natural Resources & Environment Writer at the San Jose Mercury News moderated the panel as they explore current trends and recent innovations in renewable energy production, business and residential efficiency devices and programs, and the investmentopportunities and trends driving opportunity and adoption . Doing Well By Doing Good Lecture 1 - Recorded Feb. 18, 2010 - LISTEN The panel features Peter Meehan, CEO of Newman’s Own Organics, KoAnn Skrzyniarz, CEO of Sustainable Life Media, and Thomas W. Van Dyck, CIMA; Senior Vice President, Socially Responsible Investing at RBC Wealth Management. Sandy Skees, CEO of Communications4Good, will moderate the panel as it explores trends and success factors in companies with a social and environmental mission. These outstanding speakers provide current thinking, best practices and trends in sustainability and social innovation, examining how brands and the media are framing this business shift. Topics include an exploration of how businesses are responding to the social, environmental and economic challenges of today’s world with innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities.