The 2011 LOHAS Forum continued a 15-year tradition by gathering thought leaders and speakers from across the green, sustainability, natural, and organic sectors. This year during the June 22 – 24 conference, staged at the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder, Colorado, a unifying message from many speakers focused on the urgency of now: a sense that this is the time for bold action to avoid cataclysmic consequences, whether introduced by population growth, climate change or declining oil reserves. Their concerns and cautious warnings also became tempered by optimism. Most of the visionaries expressed hopefulness that our species can transcend current threats, leading us toward a healthier, more humanistic future. Top speakers include Dr. Jean Houston; Casey Sheanan, CEO of Patagonia; Michael Besancon, senior VP of Marketing, Purchasing and Distribution of Whole Foods among many others.
