The 2026 Wall Street Green Summit is our 25th Anniversary of this annual event and one of the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance events in the world and will be held in New York City at the Cornell Club March 10th and March 11th 2026. Come to New York City and be a part of a Climate Finance and Technology center of excellence. ​​
The nexus of finance and technology.
​​Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, this conference covers cutting edge content and industry developments, featuring the leading practitioners in sustainability.
The 2026 Wall Street Green Summit agenda is focused on key topical areas of Climate Tech Invesiing Emergy Security and the Energy Transition, Carbon Markets, Clean Energy solutions to climate change, and Greening Clean Transportation.
"Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, the WSGS has become a premier platform for thought leaders, investors, and businesses to address the critical challenges and opportunities in building a sustainable future."
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- Isabella Wang for Impact Entrepreneur
This article originally appeared in Impact Entrepreneur Magazine
Event Topics
How AI is Transforming ClimateTech
Carbon Trading Platforms
Pricing Climate Risk Into Financial Markets
Fund Strategies for Sustainability
Energy Transition Solutions​
Emerging Hydrogen Economy
Creating New Insurance Products to Make Projects More Bankable
Reducing Embedded Carbon in Buildings
Energy Security and the Energy Transition
Energy Storage
Transitioning to Clean Transportation
Sustainability & The Supply Chain
Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Using Renewables for Data Centers
Carbon Trading & Finance
Nature Based Solutions for Carbon Offsets
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WSGS 2026 Schedule
March 10 and 11, 2026
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Day One
March 10th, 2026
Day Two
March 11th, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast
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Session One: ClimateTech Today
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Moderator: David Garrison, Founder & CEO, Climate and Capital Connect
8:30 - 8:50 AM: Setting the Stage for Sustainable Investing 2026
Peter Fusaro, Founder, The Wall Street Green Summit
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8:50- 9:10 AM: Insights into the ClimateTech Startup World
TBD
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9:10 - 9:30 AM: Where are Climate Investments Flowing Today?
TBD
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9:30 - 9:50 AM: How AI is Transforming ClimateTech Investing
Jeff Gitterman, CEO, Gitterman Wealth Management LLC
9:50 - 10:10 AM State of ClimateTech Today: The Latest Trends TBD
10:10 - 10:40 AM: Sponsor Break
Session Two: Sustainable Investing Now & Carbon Mitigation
Moderator: Paul Ellis, Sustainable Finance Podcast​
10:40 - 11:00 AM: Implementing the SDGs for SMEs
Michele Bongiovanni, CEO & Founder HRW Group
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11:00 - 11:20 AM: Pricing Climate Risk into Financial Markets
Pooja Kholsa, CEO & Co-Founder, Entelligent
11:20 - 11:40 PM AI and Climate: Measuring Climate Risk and Opportunities
Ron Dembo, Founder & CEO, riskthinking.AI
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​11:40 - 12:00 PM: Aligning Investable Opportunities with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Navroop Sahdev, Founder & CEO, The Digial Economist
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12:00- 12:20 PM Reducing Risk for a Brazilian Renewable Startup
TBD
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12:20 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
Session Three: Carbon Markets Today
Moderator: Terence Bolden, President & Founder, TLB Enterprise Holding Group
1:30 - 1:50 PM: Guest Speaker: Justin Fornal, Explorer in Residence , Energea
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1:50 - 2:10 PM: Latest Developments in Scaling Biochar for CDR?
Jason Dodier, CCO & Cofounder, GRAIN Ecosystem
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​2:10 - 2:30 Next Generation Environmental Credits Combining Carbon, Biodiversity and Water
Darren Wolfberg, Chairman, Co-Founder & CEO, Triangle​​
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2:30 -2:50 PM: What's Working in Blue Carbon Markets
TBD
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2:50- 3:10 PM: Developing Novel Financial Instruments for Regenerative Assets
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3:10 - 3:40 PM: Sponsor Break​
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Session Four: The Energy Transition Today
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Moderator: Scott Krady, Founder & CEO, Magnitude Inc.
3:40 - 4:00 PM: AI Development for Data Centers
TBD
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4:00 - 4:20 PM: Why CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) is Now Getting Commercial Traction
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4:20 - 4:40 PM: New Focus on Climate & Oceantech
TBD
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4:40 - 5:00 PM: New Structures in Plastic Abatement
Gabriel Thoumi, Founder & CEO, Responsible Alpha
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5:00 - 5:20 PM: How Supply Chain Data Empowers Decarbonization at Scale
TBD
5:30 to 7:30 PM:
Sponsored Cocktail Party
8:00 AM: Coffee Service
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Session Five: Clean Energy Solutions
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Moderator: Rob Parker, Managing Partner, Honu Hoku Advisors
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8:30 - 8:50 AM: What's the Role of Insurance for ClimateTech
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​8:50 - 9:10 AM AI Incubator for New York City
Brent Smith, Founder, Keel Ventures
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9:10 - 9:30 AM: ​Decarbonizing the Built Environment
TBD
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​9:30 - 9:50 AM AI Opportunities for MicroGrids
TBD
9:50 -10:10 AM: Insights on Clean Transportation and Electrification
Adam Ruder, Director, Clean Transportation at NYSERDA
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10:10-10:30 AM: Focus on Mexican Climatetech Startup
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10:30 - 11:00 AM: Sponsor Break
Session Six: New Ideas in Energy and Carbon Markets
Moderator: Tiago Brasil Rocha, Founder & CEO, GreenTech America Latina
11:00 - 11:20 AM: Monetizing Energy Storage
TBD
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11:20 - 11:40 AM: Using Advanced AI to Measure Emissions
Antoine Halff, Chief Analyst & Co-Founder, Kayrros
11:40 - 12:00 PM: Growing Convergence of Voluntary and Compliance Carbon Markets
TBD
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​12:00 - 12:20 PM: Can Nuclear Power Scale Rapidly Enough to Impact Climate Change
TBD
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch
Session Seven: Solving New Problems in Sustainability
Moderator: Julie Davitz, Founder/CEO, Plus Media Solutions
1:30 - 1:50 PM: Circular Supply Chains: The New Frontier for Climate Investment
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​1:50 - 2:10 PM Innovative Financing Strategies for Vehicle Electrification
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2:10 - 2:30 PM: When Will Hydrogen Scale Commercially?
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2:30 - 2:50 PM: How GenZ View Sustainability
Sophia Long, United Nations Associates Ambassador
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2:50 - 3:10 PM: Where is Solar Electrification Now
TBD
3:10 - 3:40 PM: Break​
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Session Eight: ClimateTech Funding Strategies
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Moderator: Tim Hoffman, Program Director, Climate Initiatives at Columbia Tech Ventures
3:40 - 4:00 PM: Exploring the Climate Fund Landscape
Karen Sheffield, Founder Managing partner, Pachamana Ventures
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4:00 - 4:20 PM: Addressing Climate and Human Health Risks
Lisa Lambie, Managing Partner, Maroon Ventures LP
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4:20 - 4:40 PM: Long/Short Public Company Sustainable Investment Strategy
Bill Page, Senior Portfolio Manager, Esses Investment Management
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4:40 - 5:00 PM: Private Equities Role in Sustainable Investing
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5:00 - 5:20 PM: Investing with Purpose and Impact
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5:30: Conference Ends
2025 Sponsors
​Thank you to our sponsors for their generous financial support.
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Our 2025 Media Partners
​Thank you to our partners for all their support and dedication to our shared mission!
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Our 2025 Cocktail Party Sponsors
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Covid 19 Guidelines for Wall Street Green Summit 2026
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Global Change Associates (”GCA”) considers the safety of our conference attendees to be our top priority. GCA will follow the Covid-19 guidelines and mandates set forth by the Cornell Club and New York City. These guidelines and mandates may change from time to time.
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By registering for this in-person conference, you acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public space where people are present. By attending our conference, you and any guests are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to Covid-19 and agree not to hold GCA or its speakers liable for any illness or injury.
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GCA has the right to remove anyone from the conference if they not follow the guidelines of the venue.
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