Energy and Climate Conference 2026: Powering a Resilient Future

2026-11-08 · 08:30:00 · Boston

Klarman Hall

Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02163

Hosted at Klarman Hall in Boston, this full-day gathering convenes energy leaders and investors to explore climate resilience, energy security, and breakthrough clean technologies.

Powering a Resilient Future: Innovation, Security and Action, a student-run conference at HBS

Join us for a thoughtful and dynamic day of programming exploring the future of energy resilience and climate action. As the world confronts intensifying climate risks and evolving energy security challenges, this conference brings together leading voices from industry, policy, academia, and venture capital to examine how innovation and action intersect to build a more resilient future. Through a mix of keynote conversations, expert panels, and pitch competition, attendees will dig into the pressing questions shaping the energy and climate landscape today, from grid resilience and clean energy innovation to the policy and security dynamics redefining the sector. The pitch competition will spotlight standout climate tech startups, giving founders the stage to showcase bold solutions in front of investors, industry leaders, and peers. Don't miss the chance to see what's next in climate innovation. Whether you're a student, founder, investor, or industry professional, this is a chance to connect with a community committed to driving meaningful progress on some of the most urgent challenges of our time. Schedule: Our morning keynote speaker is Lord Browne, Chairman and Co-founder of BeyondNetZero, and former CEO of BP and afternoon keynote speaker is Rick Needham, CCO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Stay tuned for full panel and speaker announcements. Tickets: Early bird pricing availa

Founder brief

Who should attend

Climate tech entrepreneurs, clean energy operators, and students will find high value here, particularly those seeking feedback from venture capitalists or looking to track policy and grid resilience shifts.

What happens

Starting at 08:30, the program delivers keynote addresses from BeyondNetZero chairman Lord Browne and Commonwealth Fusion Systems CCO Rick Needham alongside expert panels. A dedicated pitch competition provides selected startups a stage to present bold climate solutions directly to judges and peers.

Who's in the room

Organized by the Energy and Environment Club at Harvard Business School, the crowd brings together venture capital investors, climate tech founders, industry executives, policymakers, and graduate students focused on environmental progress.

How to prepare

Founders planning to pitch should refine a concise presentation emphasizing technical viability, market defensibility, and climate impact. Attendees looking to network ought to review the major themes in energy security and formulate clear questions for the keynote speakers and venture investors.

Organizer: Energy & Environment Club - A Student Club at Harvard Business School

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At a glance

Tickets
32.5 – 53.5 USD
Theme
Powering a Resilient Future: Innovation, Security and Action
Refunds
No refunds
Sectors
Climate energy

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