Accelerating the Transition

2026

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

April 18–20, 2026

The Kickoff Event of San Francisco Climate Week 2026

Registration Rates

Early Bird Pricing Ends February 16, 2026.

Our Mission

Accelerating the Transition 2026 unites leaders from businesses, government, and the nonprofit sector to fast-track clean energy innovation and implementation

We aim to remove barriers slowing the shift to a just, cost-effective, and sustainable energy future by:

Catalyzing public–private partnerships that drive clean energy investment.

  • Showcasing cutting-edge climate technologies and solutions.

  • Streamlining policies and permitting to accelerate deployment.

  • Inspiring decisive local and state climate leadership nationwide.

Together, we’re building the momentum for a cleaner, more resilient, and prosperous future.

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

TimeSession
7:30 AM – 4:00 PMRegistration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM – 9:50 AMWelcoming Remarks and Opening Plenary Keynotes
10:00 AM – 10:50 AMPlenary: Clean Energy Transition — Opportunities, Successes, Policies, and Stakes
11:00 AM – 11:50 AMPlenary: Critical Obstacles to Clean Energy Expansion — Moving Faster Through Public-Private Collaboration
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch
1:00 PM – 1:50 PMPlenary: Overview of the Day’s Three Conference Tracks
2:00 PM – 2:50 PMConcurrent Breakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 1: Financing the Clean Transition
3:00 PM – 3:50 PMPlenary: Energy Efficiency & Energy-Efficient Design — Our Greatest Energy Resource
4:00 PM – 4:50 PMConcurrent Breakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 2: Reducing Building Sector Emissions
5:00 PM – 5:50 PMConcurrent Breakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 3: Clean Power Supply, Utility Reform & Transmission Modernization
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMDinner Break
7:30 PM – 9:00 PMFree Public Lecture – Topic to Come
TimeSession
7:30 AM – 4:00 PMRegistration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM – 9:50 AMPlenary Session – Track 4: Smart Urban Development & Transportation
10:00 AM – 10:50 AMPlenary Session – Track 4: Transportation Electrification
11:00 AM – 11:50 AMPlenary Session – Track 4: Light Rail & High-Speed Electrified Rail
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch Break
1:00 PM – 1:50 PMPlenary Session – Track 5: Reducing Industrial Emissions & Accelerating Industrial Innovation
2:00 PM – 2:50 PMPlenary Session – Track 5: Industrial Energy Efficiency Opportunities
3:00 PM – 3:50 PMPlenary Session – Track 5: Repurposing Captured Industrial Carbon
4:00 PM – 4:50 PMPlenary Session – Track 5: University-Driven Climate Innovation & Industrial Carbon Storage
5:00 PM – 7:30 PMDinner Break
7:30 PM – 9:00 PMFree Public Lecture – Topic to Come
TimeSession
7:30 AM – 2:00 PMRegistration
8:00 AM – 8:45 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM – 9:50 AMOpening Plenary — Track 6: Natural Climate Solutions
10:00 AM – 10:50 AMBreakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 6: Forest Protection & Restoration
11:00 AM – 11:50 AMBreakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 7: Environmental & Climate Justice
12:00 PM – 12:30 PMLunch Break
12:30 PM – 1:30 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 8: Climate Resilience & Sustainable Communities
1:30 PM – 2:30 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 9: California’s Front-Runner Clean-Transition Efforts
2:40 PM – 3:30 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 9: Key Implementation Challenges
3:30 PM – 4:25 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops — Track 9: California’s climate justice and climate resilience efforts
4:30 PM – 5:30 PMClosing Keynote: Strategies for Accelerating the Clean Transition at the State and Local Levels — Lessons Learned
5:30 PM – 7:30 PMDinner Break
7:30 PM – 9:00 PMEvening Reception & Party – Location: 9Zero Climate Hub & Co-Work Space
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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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Sponsoring Organizations

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Don’t miss your chance to participate in Accelerating the Transition. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing ending February 16, 2026. Register now to reserve your seat in person or virtually.

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