Ami Vitale: Keynote Speaker at Seramount’s Global EmERGe Conference
May 13, 2025
Return to EventsJoin National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale May. 13 at 9:30am at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, New Jersey as she shares her personal stories as keynote speaker on the first day of Seramount’s EmERGe, a conference that empowers Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and their leaders to increase their impact to the business. From documenting the heartbreaking realities of war to witnessing stories of resilience and innovation, Ami emphasizes the delicate balance between humanity and wildlife and the urgent need for conservation. Vitale’s work connects viewers to critical local conservation issues of global importance, underscoring our interconnectedness with one another and the natural world.
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