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The conference begins at 9:00 a.m. with keynote speaker Meredith Bandy, vice president of investor relations and sustainability for Albemarle. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from business and academic experts during 19 breakout sessions which begin at 10:00 a.m.\u00a0 \u201cWe are excited by the opportunity for our students to learn more about sustainability initiatives in south Arkansas and discover ways they can be part of expanding the impact made,\u201d said Dr. Robin Sronce, dean of the Rankin College of Business and chair of the planning committee. \u201cWe are looking forward to meaningful discussions with the community about the next steps in sustainability efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n