Climate Day Welcome & Keynote: What Pollinators Reveal at the Intersection of Nature & Climate

Climate Day Welcome & Keynote: What Pollinators Reveal at the Intersection of Nature & Climate

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM · 30 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
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In this opening keynote, Dr. Samuel Ramsey explores the intersection of nature and climate, using pollinators as a powerful lens for understanding how ecological health, food systems, and climate resilience are deeply interconnected. Drawing on his research and experience as an entomologist and science communicator, Dr. Ramsey will illuminate what pollinators reveal about the state of our ecosystems, why their vulnerability matters for agriculture and food security, and how protecting living systems is essential to building a more resilient climate future.

Climate Day Schedule

Climate Day

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom

Climate Day: Unlocking a Constellation of Regeneration - Innovative Partnerships Enabling Regenerative Transition

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
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Emily Lafferty · Seven Sundays
Berklee Welsh · Simple Mills
Adam Kotin · Soil & Climate Initiative (SCI)

Climate Day: Centering Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in Climate Action Strategy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:15 AM to 9:55 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Courtney Pineau · The Climate Collaborative
Kiff Gallagher · SCS Global Services
Caitlin Leibert · Amazon Worldwide Grocery
Claire Loudis · Lotus Foods

Climate Day: Lightning Round - Critical Updates & Innovations Shaping Climate Action

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:55 AM to 10:40 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Sherry Frey · NielsenIQ
Beatriz Diam · Tradin Organic
Omar de Kok-Mercado · Mad Agriculture
Matthew Dillon · Organic Trade Association
Amber Sciligo, Ph.D. · Organic Trade Association

Climate Day: Leading with Conviction - How Strong Climate Values Can Drive Connection & Growth

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 10:40 AM to 11:25 AM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Courtney Pineau · The Climate Collaborative
Brad Liski · Tru Earth
Kate Williams · 1% for the Planet
Keith Bearden · Alter Eco Foods LLC
Lisa Curtis · Kuli Kuli

Climate Day Keynote: From Risk to Resilience - Rethinking Supply Chains for a Changing Climate

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:25 AM to 12:00 PM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Julia Collins · Planet FWD
Sam Kass · Acre Venture Partners / TROVE

Climate Day: Community Resource Fair

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 6

Climate Leaders Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
Courtney Pineau · The Climate Collaborative
Paul Lightfoot · Patagonia Provisions

Climate Day Workshop: Navigating Climate Risk with Open-Source Tools

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 3
Sheila Ongie · thinkPARALLAX
Emma Stein · Vita Coco

Climate Day Workshop: Developing a Corporate Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 3:10 PM to 4:00 PM
Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 3
Ariella Sela · Pure Strategies
Christina O'Keefe · Kerry

Climate Day: Unlocking Capital for Regenerative Agriculture - Financing Solutions for Smallholder Farmers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 4:10 PM to 5:00 PM
Christopher Gergen · Regenerative Organic Alliance
Andy Thornton · Silvan Ingredient Ecosystem
Amanda Hartt · Sol Organica
Mike Wenrick · PCC Community Markets

Climate Day Community Resource Fair & Reception

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Marriott, Platinum Ballroom 6