A gathering of LGBTQ+ climate leaders focused on meaningful growth, learning, & enduring connection.
Gathering climate leaders from coast-to-coast
In 2027, we’re hosting summits on both the West Coast near San Francisco, and on the East Coast near NYC.
Summer 2027
Bay Area, CA
West Coast
SUMMIT
October 5–7, 2027
Hudson Valley, NY
East Coast
SUMMIT
So much more than an ordinary conference.
No stale panels in windowless rooms. Just dynamic sessions designed to foster genuine connections—including introductions, curated breakouts, and nature walks. Build sincere, enduring relationships that enrich personal and professional growth.
Gather in Solidarity
Shared identity unlocks trust, joy, and belonging—fast. That foundation lets us focus on real collaboration.
Unplug to Connect Deeply
Immersive, restorative, and screen-free. Put down devices to be fully present.
Innovate Cross-Sector
Public, private, and NGO leaders working across climate, sustainability, and clean energy in buildings, transport, and industry.
Past Speakers
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Andrew Hall
Chief Revenue Officer
New Leaf Energy -
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Carrie Tongarm
VP & Associate General Counsel
Convergent Energy & Power -
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Christina Ho
VP Strategic Planning
Con Edison -
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Danny Marquez
Director, Fleet Electrification
Walmart -
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Darryl Carbonaro
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer
Generate Capital -
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Drew Murphy
Chief Executive Officer
Trio (formerly Edison Energy) -
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Elijah Hutchinson
Executive Director
New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice -
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Janson Mao
General Counsel | EVP, Capital Markets
Catalyze -
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Jeff Riles
Senior Director of Energy Markets, Americas
Microsoft -
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Jennifer Pettineo
Director of Capital Markets
EDP Renewables North America -
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Joanna Klitzke
Head of Procurement & Ecosystem Strategy
Stripe / Frontier -
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Julio Friedmann
Chief Scientist
Relae -
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Kati Kallins
Global Head of Sustainability
Adobe -
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Katie Knue
General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
NorthStar Clean Energy -
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Kim Karris
Chief Growth Officer
Elemental Impact -
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Lou Mark
Senior Sustainability Manager
Autodesk -
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Mark Miness
Global Head of Investor Partnerships
Galvanize Climate Solutions -
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Mary King
Senior Vice President, Venture
Aligned Climate Capital -
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Mauricio Serna
SVP & Global Head of Sustainability
Starwood Capital -
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Melinda Baglio
Chief Legal Officer
CleanCapital -
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Mike Cipresso
Chief Commercial Officer
Rubicon Carbon -
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Oliver Sellers-Garcia
Green New Deal Director and Commissioner of the Environment Department
City of Boston -
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Patrick Taylor
Commercial Lead, Advanced Energy Technology
Google -
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Paul Snow
Managing Director | Head of Renewables, Americas
HSBC -
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Peter Gardett
Chief Executive Officer
Noreva -
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Shereen D'Souza
Senior Program Officer, Climate
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Stefan Lehmann-Karp
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures
Morgan Stanley
PAST SPONSORS
“I built comfort, learned so much, and started important relationships with other queer climate leaders—a community I never thought I would find.”
Alexander Meeks
Director
Milken Institute
“Connecting with other queer people in the decarbonization space was something I really needed. In this space, I felt belonging and inspiration.”
Christina Ho
Vice President Strategic Planning
Con Edison
“A group of highly engaged queer decarbonization leaders gathering for two days of discussion, strategy, leadership, and knowledge sharing.”
Mary King
Senior Vice President
Aligned Climate Capital
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