The Summit: Connect. Collaborate. Impact Local. 

The Summit brings together businesses, nonprofits, government, and community members for cross-sector panels and conversations that create new peer networks and accelerate implementation of climate solutions.

Building on four days of virtual learning and consultation, the Summit brings together climate leaders from across North Carolina for one focused day to accelerate collaboration. This is where we turn conversations into expanding networks and cross-sector partnerships that drive measurable impact on climate and resilience. 

Leave with new allies, actionable next steps, and the cross-sector relationships needed to advance climate solutions in your community and beyond. 

This is how North Carolina leads the climate transition. 

• Build corporate strength by connecting business leaders with new networks and proven strategies 

• Spark cross-sector collaboration with business, nonprofits, and government to drive measurable action 

• Transform ideas into implementation through structured networking and partnership building 

Keynote Speaker

Jonathan Moch
Senior Advisor for Climate and Energy Policy
in the Office of North Carolina Governor Josh Stein

Emcee

Chris Michaels
WRAL Meteorologist

Summit Speaker Previews

Matt Abele
Executive Director
NC Sustainable Energy Association

Rowan Parris
Regional Sustainability Manager
Turner Construction

Pete Stuart
Sr. Managing Director, Impact, NASCAR

Dr. Melody Hunter-Pillion
Interim Director, Southern Oral History Program at UNC Chapel Hill and Correspondent for PBS NC