Below are climate tech and sustainability conferences for the remainder of 2023 and early 2024 that we expect will provide insightful information on all things climate, renewable energy development and financing, sustainability and other important categories contributing to the clean energy transition. FischTank PR works with many brands to support their conference attendance and speaking strategy, and keeps its eye on upcoming events and trade shows to ensure our clients are aware.
Electrify 23 – August 10, 2023 – Virtual
“The decarbonization of transportation is accelerating, driven by economics, regulatory demands and climate goals. It’s critical to stay up-to-date on the confluence of market forces to ensure your operations are efficient and sustainable.
Electrify is an online, collaborative experience that deepens connections between leaders decarbonizing and electrifying fleets. Interact with the transport electrification community through exclusive small-group discussions, live broadcasts from innovative facilities and case study sessions that get you up to speed on emerging trends and best practices.”
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Ases Solar 2023 – August 8-11, 2023 – Boulder, CO
“The American Solar Energy Society’s cutting-edge conference series introduces attendees to the leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs moving the industry forward. With the solar energy and energy efficiency sectors changing at an unprecedented pace, this conference helps participants understand the changes and uncover the billion-dollar opportunities.
ASES supports the global initiative that a world equitably transformed to 100% renewable energy is an urgent necessity. Through the ASES National Solar Conference, SOLAR 2023: Transforming the Energy Landscape for All, we will elevate public, institutional, and governmental awareness of the critical role solar energy is playing in the global energy landscape.”
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Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forums Rockies and West 2023 – August 16-18, 2023 – Denver, CO
“Energy Innovations” is the focus of this year’s 19th annual LDC Gas Forums Rockies and West. This is the premier event where 250+ industry professionals convene in Denver in August to network, conduct dealmaking, and assess/analyze the West U.S.A. natural gas market via industry expert presentations, Q & A and follow-on discussion. The primary theme for discussion is initiatives paving the way for transition of the market to lower carbon content (renewable fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture and sequestration, etc.). Additional standard LDC Gas Forum topics include midstream project updates, virtual pipeline initiatives, producer capabilities, marketer perspectives, and LDC/end user expectations, in addition to market fundamentals analysis.”
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Carbon & ESG Strategies Conference – August 30 – 31, 2023 – Houston, TX
“Hart Energy LIVE presents the premier oil and gas conference focused on managing carbon emissions and adopting ESG initiatives as the industry embraces this ongoing energy evolution. With an influx of federal funds and some pressure from shareholders, energy companies are looking to invest in carbon and environmental projects like never before.
The Carbon & ESG Strategies Conference will highlight carbon capture and storage projects and technologies onshore and offshore, direct air capture, enhanced oil recovery, responsibly sourced gas, renewable natural gas, federal funding challenges and insurance issues, ESG initiatives, regulatory concerns and much more.”
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RE+ Renewing What’s Possible – September 11-14, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV
“RE+ offers business opportunities and education for many industries within the energy industry—solar, storage, wind energy, electric vehicles and electric vehicle infrastructure, microgrids, and hydrogen and fuel cells.
Developed by the nation’s leading solar energy organizations, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial approach to renewing best practices across the clean energy landscape as the marketplace evolves.”
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CREtech New York – September 19-21, 2023 – New York, NY
“Join us at CREtech New York, where the intersection of Real Estate, Innovation, and Sustainability happens.
The largest and most important real estate technology event in the world. We’ve got more buyers and decision-makers attending than any other PropTech event. The CREtech New York Conference and Expo will be just like the CREtech live events you know and love.
NEW in 2023, CREtech is teaming up with the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week NYC to produce a day dedicated to decarbonizing the built world. Expect world-class real estate, corporate, and venture leaders to deliver meaningful insights about the Race To Net Zero.”
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Greenbuild 2023 – September 26-29, 2023 – Washington, DC
“Greenbuild International Conference + Expo is the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting-edge solutions to improve resilience, sustainability and quality of life in our buildings, cities and communities.
This year’s theme highlights the decades-long legacy and unwavering commitment of the green building movement to transforming the built environment to serve, prepare and protect our communities in a rapidly changing world.
Join us to create a more sustainable and resilient future, commemorate the USGBC’s 30th anniversary and mark the debut of LEED v5, the latest iteration of the LEED green building program that advances decarbonization, equity, health, biodiversity, and resilience in the built environment.”
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5th Annual Conference on EV Charging Infrastructure US – October 4-5, 2023 – New York City, NY
“Global Transmission Report will organize its 5th annual conference on EV Charging Infrastructure US on October 4-5, 2023 at New York Marriott Downtown. The conference will highlight programs, opportunities, technology and solutions to build a resilient, efficient and equitable charging infrastructure in the US. The conference will bring together policymakers, regulators, utilities, charging infrastructure developers, auto OEMs and technology providers to discuss the challenges and explore solutions for building the envisioned charging infrastructure in the country.”
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Energy Efficiency as a Resource (EER) – October 16-18, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA
“EER is the premier U.S. conference on policies and programs to reduce utility customers’ energy waste and help utilities meet climate goals and infrastructure challenges. Together we’ll strategize about using innovative technologies and policies to enable efficiency programs that deliver greater greenhouse gas reductions, improve bill affordability and health for low-income customers, and embrace more electrified and grid-interactive equipment in our homes and buildings.
The EER conference will bring together a large, diverse group of the nation’s leading players in the utility energy efficiency arena, including attendees from utilities and program administrators, regulatory commissions, state government, consultants, manufacturers, environmental organizations, consumer groups, and research institutions.”
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Clean Energy Technology — October 23-24, 2023 – San Antonio Texas
“The Hart Energy Live Clean Energy Technology Conference focuses on transformative technologies, the companies behind them, and their strategies to overcome below-ground and above-ground challenges. This two-day conference will debut in October, allowing executives to interact with experts from the geothermal, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, solar, and wind sectors to help reach a common goal: lower emissions.”
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GridTECH Connect Forum – October 23-25, 2023 – Newport, RI
“GridTECH Connect Forum enables the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and expertise to further innovation surrounding the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER). Spanning solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, microgrids, virtual power plants, demand response, and more, GridTECH Connect Forums provide intimate and productive experiences to assure connections are meaningful and ideas are transformative.
Now more than ever, we need to collaborate and work seamlessly together to achieve our ambitious clean energy and climate goals. GridTECH Connect offers regionally tailored content to inspire change through collaboration between utilities, developers, regulators, and solutions providers to ensure a smarter, cleaner, and more flexible electricity grid.
Break down the silos holding back the energy transition with one- and two-day events that allow you to meet and engage with subject matter experts and senior-level decision-makers all looking to advance DER interconnection.”
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Verge 23 – October 24-26, 2023 – San Jose, CA
“VERGE 23 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis.
Join the growing VERGE ecosystem of more than 5,000 professionals for this solutions-oriented event. By attending, you’ll gain access to inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions and tutorials, innovative exhibit displays, networking events and more.”
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2023 Southeast Energy Summit – October 25-27, 2023 – Atlanta, GA
“The obstacles and opportunities for an energy efficient future have never been greater than they are right now. The Southeast Energy Summit brings over 250 energy industry professionals together to build a healthier, more efficient and prosperous region.”
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Solar & Storage Finance USA – November 7-8, 2023 – New York, NY
“2023 is set to be a defining year for solar, storage and Solar Media’s 10th edition finance summit.
Last year saw the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which brings together an estimated $370 billion in federal funding over the next ten years to facilitate clean energy transition in the US. The IRA has immediately impacted the long-term outlook of the solar and storage industry.
Challenges remain as the sector continues to decode the updated tax credit structures, navigate the hurdles of the current inflationary environment and keep projects to schedule.”
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Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) – November 12-15, 2023 – Sacramento, CA
“The Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) conference is the premier conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
The focus of this year’s BECC conference is on driving transformation – new ideas, new policies, new methods of changing behavior towards mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
BECC participants and presenters represent a variety of backgrounds and communities (research, academia, business, consultants, utilities, government, and the nonprofit sector). BECC strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in our conference content, attendees, and speakers.”
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gridCONNEXT 2023 – December 5-6, 2023 – Washington, DC
“The signature event of the GridWise Alliance, gridCONNEXT® assembles a cross-section of experts from business, utilities, and government. During the two-day conference, keynote speakers, panelists and showcase exhibitors explore critical policy issues enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy and spotlight grid innovations supporting the transition.”
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Reuse 23 – December 7, 2023 – Virtual
“Reuse represents an enormous opportunity. By reducing demand on natural resources and the amount of waste we produce, reusable packaging is a critical strategy for living within planetary boundaries.
Join us for the debut of Reuse 23, an online experience exploring the success stories, strategies and thought-provoking ideas for moving away from single-use packaging towards a thriving system of reuse. Throughout this event, you will learn from and connect with the innovators, policymakers, packaging professionals and brand and retail leaders who are trailblazing the reuse transition.”
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InterSolar North America – January 17-19, 2024 – San Diego, CA
“Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America offers clean energy professionals an unmatched opportunity to gain critical insights, make impactful connections, source quality products—and have fun.
Conference sessions will highlight the readiness of solar and storage as available and immediate climate solutions—delivering information on critical issues. Join small-group discussions, enjoy lively exhibit hall happy hours, and connect in common spaces to share knowledge, build connections, and have fun.”
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Cleantech Forum North America – January 22-24, 2024 – San Diego, CA
“Cleantech Forum North America connects the latest generation of start-ups with investors and corporates looking for new partners. From co-investors to GPs and LPs, you’ll meet partners who can take you in new and exciting directions. Learn from our analysts, and each other, about trends and innovation driving the ecosystem forward.”
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AESP Annual – February 5-8, 2024 – San Antonio, TX
“Program managers, marketers, evaluators, consultants, policy experts, and manufacturers in clean energy and efficiency gather to design to build the future. AESP’s Annual Conference program marries diverse perspectives with unrivaled expertise to create a learning experience that can’t be replicated.”
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GreenBiz 24 – February 12-14, 2024 – Scottsdale, AZ
“GreenBiz 24 is the premier gathering of sustainable business leaders seeking hands-on, tangible solutions. Join this growing community to recharge and learn what’s next in decarbonization, biodiversity, supply chains, strategic communications and much more — so you can continue to accelerate your impact and your career.”
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DistribuTech International – February 26-29, 2024 – Orlando, FL
“DISTRIBUTECH International® is the leading annual transmission and distribution event that addresses technologies used to move electricity from the power plant through the transmission and distribution systems to the meter and inside the home.
We’re the premier annual event for transmission and distribution, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power our homes and businesses. Our conference and exhibition offer a wealth of education, information, and solutions that drive the industry forward. Explore the latest in electricity delivery automation, energy efficiency, and demand response.
Join us at DISTRIBUTECH International® and be part of the driving force shaping the future of transmission and distribution. Together, let’s create an electrifying experience that powers progress and transform the way we live.”
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