Storytelling x Data | 2nd Annual Event - Climate Communication Visualized

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Storytelling X Data Event:

A live discussion with visualization experts examining the power of visual communication.

​This panel discussion brings together experts at the intersection of analytics, design, and mission-driven communication to reveal how data-driven storytelling can do more than inform: it can inspire action, secure funding, and build trust.​Are you leading a climate-focused company or initiative and wondering how to make your data truly resonate?Climate data can be overwhelming: dense, technical, and hard to connect with emotionally. Our panelists will share how they translate complex datasets into compelling narratives that move stakeholders, attract investment, and galvanize public support.

​Whether you're a founder looking to better articulate your impact, a CEO aiming to deepen audience engagement, or a climate professional curious about the role of visual storytelling in today’s funding landscape—this session is designed with you in mind.

Speakers:

Jason Marsh: is the founder and CEO of Flow Immersive, building tools that turn data into immersive, interactive experiences. With decades of experience in software and interface design, including early work at Apple, he is redefining how teams engage with data, moving from static dashboards to shared, spatial systems of understanding.Elizabeth Rosenbloom is an information designer and geospatial specialist building immersive, data-driven, climate-focused experiences at the intersection of GIS, 3D visualization, and storytelling. With a decade of experience across environmental tech and spatial data, including work with Apple and The Nature Conservancy, she focuses on transforming complex systems into clear, actionable insight. As the founder of the School of Information Design, she helps professionals move beyond static maps and dashboards to create interactive, meaningful ways of understanding data.Brant Rotnem is a narrative strategist and data expert bridging the gap between climate science and high-impact storytelling. As Research Lead at Good Energy, he manages their initiative to support climate and petrochemicals narratives in television procedurals from Law & Order to The Pitt. He recently conducted a mega-analysis of climate messaging in scripted media for Yellow Dot Studios, founded by the Don’t Look Up production team. Brant is a multiple-award-winning filmmaker who launched the first micro-drama series on TikTok, and holds degrees in Environmental Politics and Sustainability from UC Berkeley and Harvard.Agenda:

5:30-5:45: Chat and mingle

​5:45 - Discussion starts

​6:30 - Discussion ends

​6:30-6:45: Q&A

​6:45-7:15: Networking

​By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.