Accelerating the Transition

2026

A Unique, Action-Oriented National Conference on Achieving a Swift Clean-Energy Transition Primarily through Nonfederal Action

April 18–20, 2026

The Kickoff Event of San Francisco Climate Week 2026

Registration Rates
Registration Rates

Our keynote speakers represent some of the most respected voices in clean energy, policy, and climate innovation — sharing insights that inspire action and leadership across sectors.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Jennifer Granholm

16th U.S. Secretary of Energy

Former Governor of Michigan

Mark Z. Jacobson

Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Director

Stanford Atmosphere/Energy Program

Bill Shireman

CEO and President

Solution Citizen

Co-Curator

EarthX Congress of Conferences

Wade Crowfoot

Secretary

California Natural Resources Agency

Carla Peterman

President & Executive Vice President, Customer & Corporate Affairs

PG&E Corporation

Amory B. Lovins

Cofounder and Chairman Emeritus

Rocky Mountain Institute

Nancy Skinner

Commissioner

California Energy Commission

Former State Senator and Climate Policy Leader

For a complete list of Plenary and Featured Speakers, please visit the Speakers page.

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Sponsoring Organizations

Platinum Sponsors

We’re proud to collaborate with a diverse network of leading organizations advancing clean energy, sustainability, and climate resilience.

 Participating Organizations

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Agenda

Conference Tracks

See which clean-energy technologies are being deployed today, where they’re getting stuck, and what needs to change for broader adoption.

Technology & Deployment

Meet public agencies, project developers, and funders working on real projects.
Learn how deals get structured and what it actually takes to move them forward.


Partnerships & Financing

Discussions with policymakers and practitioners on what’s working, what isn’t, and why.
Focused on implementation, tradeoffs, and lessons learned — not theory.

Policy in Practice

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ATT Student Fellowship & Volunteer Program

Accelerating the Transition is committed to ensuring that the next generation of climate leaders has access to the networks, ideas, and opportunities shaping the future of the clean energy transition.

Through our Student Fellowship & Volunteer Program, a limited number of students and emerging professionals will receive complimentary access to the conference.

Apply here
Apply here