2026 EmpowerEarth 7th Annual Earth Empowerment Series

 

EmpowerEARTH 2026 – Official Agenda
6th Annual Brightside Earth Empowerment Conference
Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
Virtual via ZOOM | Day: 11 AM–3 PM EST | Evening: 7–9 PM EST

Register Today for the ZOOM link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1309535218089?aff=oddtdtcreator

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DAY ONE – FRIDAY, APRIL 25
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST ZOOM
Theme: Celebrating Earth and its Citizens

• Opening Prayer & Scripture: Rev. Pastor Elton R. Brewington

• Keynote Speaker/Sponsor: Bill Pekny, A Tale of Two Climates: One Real. One Imaginary
  (1) Science vs. Consensus
  (2) Weather vs Climate
  (3) Weather-related changes since 2024
  (4) Climate Control Knobs
  (5) Energy and Climate; Net Zero policy
  Summary: Bill Pekny is the author of A Tale of Two Climates: One Real, One Imaginary. Bill’s career in science spans over 50 years in the U.S. Armed Forces and the aerospace industry.

• Campfire Chat: “Let’s Talk All Things Climate” – Interactive Panel
  Topics: Extreme weather events, and policy responses

• Climate Consciousness: Our Call to Action

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST
Masterclass: Sustainable Living & Eco Innovations

• Clean tech, gardening, waste reduction, green business models

• Case studies of successful eco-entrepreneurs

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST
AI, Social Media & Video Marketing Masterclass

• Brightside tools for content creation

• Scheduling, editing, storytelling for climate messages

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Transportation - Trucking - Vehicles - Air-Land-Sea Roundtable

• Featuring Reginal Brewington (Veteran, AI Careers)

• Green supply chains, fair trade, eco-shipping

• Hosted by Elton & Elizabeth Clare Brewington

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Evening Networking & Shopping Lounge

• Live product pitches, small business showcases

• Raffles, giveaways, virtual networking rooms

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DAY TWO – SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Theme: Creators for the Planet – Film, Arts, Books & Digital Empowerment

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST ZOOM
Theme: Climate: A Tale of Two Climates: One Real. One Imaginary

• Opening Prayer & Scripture: Rev. Pastor Elton R. Brewington

• Keynote Speaker/Sponsor: Bill Pekny
  Pollution Today
  (1) What's in the air we breathe
  (2) Natural vs. human-caused pollution
  (3) The Greenhouse Effect
  (4) USA pollution history
  (5) Chem-trails & Geo Engineering
  (6) The Endangered Finding
  Summary: Bill Pekny is the author of A Tale of Two Climates: One Real, One Imaginary. His career spans over 50 years in the U.S. Armed Forces and the aerospace industry.

• Campfire Chat: “Let’s Talk All Things Climate” – Interactive Panel
  Topics: Extreme weather events, and policy responses

• Climate Consciousness: Our Call to Action

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST
Eco-Filmmaking & Visual Storytelling Panel

• “Earth on Screen” – Documentaries, shorts, climate cinema

• Indie filmmakers + Brightside Shorts Screening

• Open Mic & Audience Q&A

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Artists for Earth: Creativity with a Cause

• Public art, murals, digital design, NFTs for good

• Art as protest, healing, and education

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Authors Roundtable: Writing for Impact

• Self-publishing tips, book launches, literary activism

• Live readings from Brightside Authors

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Brand Your Voice: Speak, Write, Sell & Succeed

• How to become a speaker or published author

• Making money through content, coaching, events

• AI tools for creators, book planners, speaker sheets

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ESTCreative Showcase, Swag & Networking

• Celebrate Earth

• Product giveaways, featured vendors

• Brightside Video Channel Sneak Peek

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DAY THREE – SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Theme: Faith, Worship & Earth Healing
Hosted by ZOOMGenerations Ministries Worldwide

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Praise & Worship: Pray for Planet Earth

• Healing music, spoken word, intercessory prayer

• Led by Pastor Elton R. Brewington + special guests

• Reflections on stewardship, peace, and purpose

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION

• Access to all sessions

• Networking rooms & Swag Bag entries

• Daily Chances To Win a copy of Bill Pekny's Book A Tale of Two Climates more to come!!!

• Live & replays via Brightside YouTube Channel On-Demand

Want to Present or Upgrade to Vendor Access?
Email: brightsidesocials@gmail.com
Text/Call: 919-891-0145

Visit: www.discoverbrightside.com

Speakers 

Bill Pekny is the author of A Tale of Two Climates: One Real, One Imaginary. He holds physics M.S. and B.S. degrees from Georgia Tech and DePaul University, plus graduate study in physical meteorology and numerical analysis at Florida State University and the University of Utah, and a visiting scholar appointment at the Ginzton Laboratory of Applied Physics at Stanford University.

Bill's career in science spans over 50 years in the U.S. Armed Forces and the aerospace industry.

His career highlights include: Project Stormfury with the U.S. Navy Hurricane Hunters; applied atmospheric physics and meteorology research; LASER RADAR development; new product testing in various atmospheric environments; aviation optics and electronics; global climate research; and more.

About the Book:
A Tale of Two Climates: One Real, One Imaginary (Two Climates LLC, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-73493-960-6, $34.59) is available from major online booksellers.

REGINAL G. LYERLY, Staff Sergeant, United States Army Retired

 

**Reginal served in the US Army for 23 years. He served as a Religious Affairs Noncommissioned Officer. This field specializes in helping Army Chaplains to ensure free exercise of religion for its servicemembers and their families. Over his career, he has supported Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. He’s currently the owner/operator of RGL Marketing, LLC and works in the areas of credit restoration referral and consulting. His passion is helping others achieve their goals and live better lives through improved knowledge of financial literacy and awareness.**