WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the success of its inaugural conference, ClimateTech Connect will return to Washington, D.C. on April 8–9, 2026, for its second edition, and today, organizers are proud to announce the newly appointed 2026 Advisory Council.
The 2025 conference drew top leaders from insurance, finance, government, and technology to explore the intersection of climate resilience and innovation. Participating organizations included J.P. Morgan, Chubb, American Family Ventures, American Express, Marsh McLennan, Swiss Re, Lloyd’s, Munich Re, NASA, USAA, Liberty Mutual, NOAA, FEMA, the EPA, and the National Institute of Building Sciences. With a highly curated senior-level audience and robust cross-sector dialogue, ClimateTech Connect quickly established itself as a must-attend convening for those shaping the future of climate adaptation.
“Technological innovation is essential for advancing climate resilience and adaptation, as it empowers communities and businesses with the tools and solutions needed to effectively respond to extreme weather and climate events, which are only growing in frequency and severity across the globe. We are thrilled to bring the second edition of ClimateTech Connect back to D.C.” stated Megan Kuczynski, Founder and CEO, ClimateTech Connect.
I am honored to serve once again on the ClimateTech Connect Advisory Council. The inaugural conference had relevant and timely topics, A-list speakers and engaged tech entrepreneurs. The diverse mix of interests reflected the urgent need for partnerships. The focus must be on risk reduction not simply risk transfer. I look forward to building the second edition of the conference with such an esteemed group,” Francis Bouchard, Managing Director, Climate, Marsh McLennan
ClimateTech Connect is proud to announce the esteemed 2026 Advisory Council:
- Francis Bouchard, Managing Director, Climate, Marsh McLennan
- Raghuveer Vinukollu, Head-Climate Insights and Advisory, Munich Re US
- Jerry Theodorou, Director, Finance, Insurance, and Trade Policy, R Street Institute
- Jacqueline Legrand, Founder and CEO, Maptycs
- Anil Vasagiri, Senior Vice President, Head of Property Solutions at Swiss Re
- Emilio Figueroa, Head of Insurance, Eventual Treasury and Eventual Weather
- Lisa Wardlaw, President and Founder, 360 Digital Immersion
- Sarah Russell, Managing Director, Bellwether at X, The Moonshot Factory
- Steve Weinstein, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Mangrove Property Insurance, Chair, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
- Denise Garth, Chief Strategy Officer, Majesco
- Jennifer Hoolehan Kyung, SVP, Business Performance Office, Nationwide
- Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance, ServiceNow
- Angela Grant, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Palomar Insurance
- Franklin Nutter, President, Reinsurance Association of America
- Dominique Roudaut, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc.
- Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, Innsure
- Andrew Eil, Climate Tech Advisory and Investor
- John Wilson, Academic Director, University of Connecticut Business School
With climate-related risks accelerating globally, ClimateTech Connect 2026 will serve as a vital platform for solution-driven dialogue and cross-sector alignment. Whether you’re in insurance, infrastructure, finance, government or emerging tech, this is the place to build the relationships and roadmaps that will shape our climate-resilient future.
Register now for the lowest rates offered all year. Click here for the speaker application form, and click here to submit interest for sponsorship.
ClimateTech Connect is where thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts will gather to advance climate adaptation and resilience strategies at scale. The conference brings together technological, engineering, and scientific innovations together with business leadership to mitigate the risk of and recover from increasingly frequent extreme climate events.
Conference attendees can expect two days of masterclass content including keynotes, TED-style talks, product demonstrations by early stage companies, pitch competition, focused roundtables, a vibrant expo, and immersive networking over breakfast, lunch and opening night gala reception.
About the venue: Located in the heart of Washington DC’s renowned Pennsylvania Corridor, the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is steps away from the National Mall, Lincoln Center and White House.
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