Program

Full 2020 Agenda

See below for session descriptions and speakers from our 2020 event.

March 4th
March 5th
March 6th

Strategies that Work: Climate Initiatives that Pack a Punch

Future Ready: Risk, Resilience, and Expanding Your Reach

The Pulse: Latest Trends and Innovation

Deep-dive instruction on applicable skills and decision-making for implementing specific climate solutions.

Climate Leadership Conference partners host interactive discussions highlighting best practices, emerging approaches and new research.

Once the formal conference program concludes, join us on March 6, 2020, as the Climate Leadership Conference hosts three tours of Detroit landmarks and institutions that are renowned for their sustainability.

8:00am

Conference Registration

8:00am - 6:00pm
9:00am
Workshop

What’s Really Behind a Carbon Neutrality Pledge?

Hosted by The Climate Registry

9:00am - 10:30am
Workshop

Voluntary RNG Markets and Trends

Hosted by Center for Resource Solutions

9:00am - 10:30am
Workshop

Applying Adaptation Standards and Exploring Development Needs in a Growing Resilience Marketplace

Hosted by American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP)

9:00am - 10:30am
Workshop

Getting Started: Reducing Supply Chain Emissions

Hosted by Center for Climate and Energy Solutions 

9:00am - 10:30am
10:30am

Coffee & Refreshments Break

10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am

Aggressive Climate Commitments: Lessons from Those Leading the Way

11:00am - 12:15pm

Transforming Cities to Mitigate Risk and Enhance Climate Resilience Infrastructure

11:00am - 12:15am

Innovative Financing for Low Carbon Solutions

11:00am - 12:15pm
12:15pm

Networking Lunch + Special Presentation

Current Trends in Climate Science

12:15pm - 1:15pm
1:30pm
Training

Reaching Renewable Goals: Getting to 100%, Engaging Corporate Leaders and Driving Change Along the Way

Hosted by Fifth Third Bank

1:30pm - 3:15pm
Training

The AAA Framework for Climate Policy Leadership

Hosted by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

1:30pm - 3:15pm
Training

Advancing Ambition in your Supply Chain: How to Set the Right Targets

Hosted by WSP

1:30pm - 3:15pm
3:15pm

Networking & Refreshments Break

3:15pm - 3:45pm
3:45pm

Opening Plenary Session

Welcome Remarks by Jerry Norcia, President & CEO, DTE Energy
Michigan’s Clean Energy Economy: Presented by Liesl Clark, Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Bright Spots in International Climate Leadership
Leading the Way to a Circular Economy

3:45pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm

Welcome Reception

5:30pm - 7:30pm
7:00am

Registration, Breakfast, Networking

7:00am - 8:30am
8:30am

Day 2 Welcome + Morning Plenary Session

Reading the Room: Understanding Climate Sentiments in a Pivotal Election Year, with guest speaker, Andrew J. Hoffman
Combating the Climate Crisis and Supporting a Positive Future for All

8:30am - 10:15am
10:45am

Leveraging Natural Climate Solutions to Mitigate Carbon

10:45am - 12:00pm

Moving Your Value Chain from Risk to Resilience

10:45am - 12:00pm

The Race Towards Net Zero

10:45am - 12:00pm
12:00pm

Networking Lunch + Special Presentation

CEO Climate Dialogue

12:00pm - 1:15pm
1:30pm

Accelerating Change Through Collaboration: Public/Private Partnerships

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Enhancing Corporate Disclosure to Drive Brand Value

1:30pm - 2:45pm

Transforming the Transportation Landscape

1:30pm - 2:45pm
2:45pm

Networking & Refreshments Break

2:45pm - 3:15pm
3:15pm

Strategy Exchange Sessions

Table Topics
Exchange Sessions
Networking Lounge Open

3:15pm - 4:15pm
4:30pm

Plenary Conversation

State Led Climate Action: An Update led by Julie Cerqueira, U.S. Climate Alliance
Accelerating the Clean Energy Revolution through Technology and Investment

4:30pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm

Reception

5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm

Climate Leadership Awards Dinner & Ceremony

Keynote from William Reilly, Climate Pioneer Awardee 

7:00pm - 9:30pm
7:30am

Breakfast & Networking

7:30am - 8:30am
8:30am

The Challenge of Reducing Scope 3 Emissions: Meaningful Supplier Engagement

8:30am - 9:45am

New Strategies for Resilient Local Economies

8:30am - 9:45am

Powering Forward: The Shift to Cleaner Fuels

8:30am - 9:45am
9:45am

Coffee & Refreshments

9:45am - 10:00am
10:00am

Closing Plenary Session

A Call to Action: Keynote by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
TECH Talk: Handprint Beats Footprint: How ICT Can Make a Big Contribution to Meeting the Climate Challenge
Beyond Zero: Introducing the Climate Take Back
What Climate Leadership Should Look Like in 2020

10:00am - 12:00pm
12:30pm

Tours

TCF Center Sustainability Tour
Little Caesars Arena Behind-the-Scenes Tour
O’Shea Solar Park Tour  

12:30pm - 2:00pm

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