Energy and Climate Conference 2026: Powering a Resilient Future

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 available for the first month of registration until end of September or until early bird tickets sell out, whichever is sooner - grab yours before rates increase! Transportation: • Limited Parking available outside Klarman Hall for a fee • HBS bike map: https://www.hbs.edu/about/campus-and-culture/policies/bike-policy • Harvard Campus Map (select “explore” and then “transportation to see Bluebike locations, bike FixIt stations, and more: https://mapprod.cadm.harvard.edu/portal/apps/indoors/index.html?appid=2c3969f8d1b14147920610a68f6db713#?n=1743789728395 • CityMapper (MBTA and Harvard buses visible in one place + walking times + Bluebikes) https://transportation.harvard.edu/news/2026/08/harvard-shuttles-launch-citymapper Supported by Greentown Labs